Ayodele Afolabi , Abuja – As groups rooting for Senators Bukola Saraki ( APC Kwara Central) and Ahmad Lawan ( APC Yobe North) for senate president continue to tango, the Unity Forum group supporting Lawan, yesterday claimed to be having 40 senators of the All Progressives Congress (APC ) in its fold. The group which […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – As the battle for the Speakership of the incoming 8th House of Representatives intensifies, a group under the aegis of Federation of Middle Belt People (FMBP), has thrown its weight behind the aspiration of Hon. Dogara Yakubu as the Speaker of the 8th session. The group said Hon. Yakubu, who is […]
By Agabus Pwanagba, Jos -The democratic history of Nigeria cannot be found less interesting when placed side by side to those of the proponent nations of Britain, USA, France, etc except for its peculiarity in terms of deficiency in ideological leanings which under ideal situation ought to be one among major determinants of identity and […]
Senator-elect, Otunba Dino Melaye, said he has never been a government contractors and will not be one even as he called on Nigerians to pressurize the incoming Assembly to reduce exuberant salaries and allowances of Nigerian legislators. Melaye who will be representing Kogi West Senatorial District under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), spoke […]
*Highly Reputed As Architect Of The Modern Firstbank Mr. Bisi Onasanya is set to retire at a high point of his career as Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc and Nigeria’s most valuable banking brand, at the successful completion of his tenure. His retirement takes […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – President Goodluck Jonathan has forwarded reports of the 2014 National Conference to both the Senate and the House of Representatives for consideration and approval. Jonathan in a letter addressed to the Senate President, David Mark, said the reports of the Confab which held between March and August last year, having been […]
The May 29, 2015 handover of government in Delta State may flop as the state government is unable to raise funds for the event. This followed the absconding of the state’s Accountant General, Cyril Agbele. Agbele, according to reports, had absconded from office since last week. He has also reportedly switched off his phone. Sources […]
By Niyi Ogundiji – The minimum expectation of a man is the provision of the three basic means of livelihood which was recommended by the United Nations (UN) as the right of citizens to life. Any nation that excludes these three basic needs of life: food, shelter and clothing in her reformation is bound to […]
By Niyi Adeyi – The last week declarations last week by the outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan to be an advocate of peace has been considered “immodest, belated, hypocritical and an absolute afterthought”. The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) in a statement issued Wednesday by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, held that Mr. President’s latest request to […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – The Enugu state police Command says its Criminal Investigation Department has arrested one Obinna Okonkwo over the sudden death of his wife, Uchenna Okonkwo, who allegedly committed suicide recently in Nsukka area of the state. According to the state police public Relations Officer, PPRO, Ebere Amarizu who dropped the hint in […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Benin- City – There was a mild drama in Edo state on Tuesday, as Governor Adams Oshiomhole, announced the suspension of the new Chairman of Etsako West Council Area of the state, Mr Alassa Mohammed, few minutes after he assumed office. African Examiner reports that Oshiomhole swore- in the chairman the previous […]
By Niyi Adeyi – The Nigerian female football star, Asisat Oshoala, has been named the first Nigerian BBC World Service Footballer of the year. Oshoala, after weeks of nomination, defeated other nominees, including Spain’s Veronica Boquete, German Nadine Kessler, Scot Kim Little and Brazilian Marta to emerge the current winner. In a brief reaction after […]
As part of its intervention programme and in sync with its engagement strategy for brand building and media empowerment, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has sponsored 10 journalists for a weeklong training in London, United Kingdom. The training programme which started three years ago with 15 journalists selected across media houses and writing beats to […]
*Says Buhari will resist impunity in Rivers Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has promised Rivers people and the South-South that he will join hands with the President-Elect, Muhammadu Buhari to improve their living standard and promote development. Amaechi also assured the people that the Buhari led administration will resist impunity and abuse […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, has relinquished his position and handed over to his Deputy, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, in view of the approaching transition to a new administration, at both State and Federal levels. Hon. Tambuwal, who is the Governor-elect of his home State Sokoto, […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Tuesday ordered the officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to immediately vacate Lekki Lagos residence of the Ogun State Senator-elect, Prince Buruji Kashamu. Justice Ibrahim Buba, in his ruling held that the agency’s conduct was sub-judice, asking it to order […]
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has stated that the peace enjoyed in the state was as a result of prayers and the power of God. Speaking at a special thanksgiving service of the Government House Family to celebrate God’s Goodness on his administration for the past eight years at the Government House Chapel Monday […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – The ongoing fuel scarcity being experienced in parts of Nigeria, has worsened in Enugu state, as a litre of the essential commodity is now between 350 to 400, just as motorists in the area have continued to rain curses on outgoing president Goodluck Jonathan, for failing to address the sad […]
By Niyi Adeyi – The stifling lingering fuel scarcity nationwide, took another serious dimension Monday night when some men of the Nigerian Army caused confusion in the outlet of an independent oil marketer (Capital Oil) in Berger area of Lagos, as well as engage in fuel rackets. The Military men who arrived the outlet already […]
In furtherance of its expansion plan in African countries, Leading Cement manufacturers, Dangote Cement Plc will next week Thursday commission its 2.5million mtpa cement plant in Ethiopia as the company inches towards the mark of 40million mtpa total production capacity globally before the end of 2015 Located in Mugher District, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic […]
