Reps withdraw bill criminalizing refusal to sing mational anthem
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas (file image) Abbas, alongside Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and other federal lawmakers, passed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law in May at the separate chambers By John Idoko Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has withdrawn the controversial Counter Subversion and Other Related Bill, […]
Bauchi governor insensitive to plight of citizens – Dogara
Yakubu Dogara (file image) Dogara: Governor Mohammed is a crass opportunist who exploits people and situations for personal gain By Ahmed Ahmed Former Speaker House of Representatives, and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon Yakubu Dogara, has faulted the leadership of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, allegimg that it was not […]
Edo group restates Okpebholo’s development plans
Senator Monday Okpebholo (file image) A group, Okpebholo Change Movement, has explained why the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has not chosen to run from pillar to post with his work plan for the development of Edo State. “Edo requires a governor with sound vision, dedication and focus, one who will bring […]
Obaseki appoints Eboigbe as Edo SSG, Ogie quits
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State (file image) Eboigbe served as former Special Adviser to the Governor on Budget and Economic Planning and later as Commissioner for Finance By Valentine Amanze Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has appointed Joseph Eboigbe as the new Secretary to the Edo State Government after the resignation of Osarodion […]
Obi mourns victims of #EndBadGovernance protest, decries poverty rate
Peter Obi (file image) Obi: It is crucial for us, the leaders, to urgently address the issues that sparked and fueled these protests By Valentine Amanze Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed grief over Nigerians, who died during the 10-day #Endbadgovernance protest, which ended on Saturday […]
Nwifuru tasks leaders in Ebonyi on youth empowerment
Governor Francis Nwifuru (file image) By Nweze Anaga, Abakaliki Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, has tasked opinion leaders across the state to support his efforts by empowering youths in their communities instead of using them as thugs. Nwifuru said that youth empowerment would enable them contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of […]
Nigeria sitting on keg of gunpowder – Obasanjo
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo (file image) Obasanjo: Most of those in government should right now be behind bars or in gallows By Valentine Amanze Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the nation was sitting on keg of gunpowder, while advocating for moral rearmament and positive reorientation among Nigerians. Obasanjo raised the alarm in Abeokuta, […]
Protest: Ukrainian Embassy, CIA, others behind Russian flag waving – Fani-Kayode
Femi Fani-Kayode (file image) Fani-Kayode: The protesters’ objective is to create chaos and pull down the government By Valentine Amanze Nigeria’s former Aviation minister and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the Ukrainian Embassy, CIA, and some politicians of behind the waving of Russian flag by the ongoing protesters of bad […]
Protest: Obi seeks arrest, prosecution of ethnic bigotry promoters
Peter Obi (file image) Obi: Tinubu ignored victims of excessive actions of security operatives By Valentine Amanze Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Tinubu of not showing sufficient empathy towards Nigerians affected by the excessive actions of some security operatives during the nationwide ongoing […]
Oshiomhole can’t sweet-talk Tinubu’s administration out of its failures – Edo govt
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (file imge) Edo has largest oil palm devt in Africa as evidence of Obaseki’s agric revolution The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media, Crusoe Osagie, has lambasted the state’s immediate past governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, for allegedly disparaging Governor Godwin Obaseki’s agricultural reforms and the state’s feeding programme for […]
