Imo people are dying of hunger in the hands of Governor Rochas Okorocha . But like some strange figure from another planet, he seems absolutely unconcerned of the enormity of the problem. Every act of his demonstrates his lack of respect for the people he rule, and his gross underestimation of the level of political […]
Dear Mr. President, As the gentle breeze reaches you, we bring our plight to your attention as we anticipate your promise to end corruption, impunity and insecurity in Nigerian. It will be insane for any of us to start complaining now, as we are all aware of PDP misuse of the country’s wealth for sixteen […]
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 […]
Like I have always said, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan of Nigeria is a good man. His administration will be ending on the 29th May 2015. But please Sir, before you leave, do everything humanly and spiritually possible to give Nigeria fuel. It will be very sad to do otherwise because Nigerians may still require your […]
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday Spoke with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the Nigerian presidential election, which is scheduled for March 28. The Vice President commended President Jonathan and General Buhari for signing the Abuja Accord in mid-January as a show of their commitment to non-violence throughout […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos – A civil society group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has dragged the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to court over failure to provide information about spending of the alleged missing N30 trillion, which represents some accruable income to the Federal Government in the past four years. The suit filed […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Asaba – The Delta state chapter of the ruling peoples Democratic party PDP, has announced the expulsion of the former speaker of the State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei, and ex-Secretary to State Government SSG, Obarisi Omo-Agege, from the party. According to the party, the action was taken against the two former […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – As politicians intensify their political campaigns ahead of the forthcoming general elections, the Enugu state police command has warned the gladiators against any form of violence, insisting they must play the game according to the rule. “There is need for members of the public, particularly party faithful and stalwarts to […]
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has been challenged to explain to the people of Ngor Okpala local government area how he spent the sum of N6.6billion that accrued to the council in the last three and half years. Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives and Imo State PDP Governorship Candidate Chief Emeka Ihedioha who gave […]
In the first tenure of Ayodele Fayose, the Ekiti state was engulfed with violence and attacks on those he was unable to carpet into his political bondage. Such people included the chairman of Ado-Ekiti local government Taye Fasuba. Later, the battle moved to his deputies and then the house of assembly. Although Ekiti was being […]
By Dr. Kayode Fayemi We commend Professor Chukwuma Soludo for his insightful and incisive article published in the Vanguard Newspaper of January 26th under the above title. We agree with Professor Soludo that if the political parties, including ours, must justify the overwhelming enthusiasm of Nigerians about the 2015 elections we must remain focused on […]
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that it hopes that Mr. Joseph Mbu was not redeployed to Zone 2 for the purpose of doing the political hatchet of the PDP in the February election, warning that such will backfire in Lagos and the South West. The party said that […]
I was shocked to read a press statement from Wadata Plaza issued by a so called Professor Wale Oladipo, secretary of the PDP, saying that General Muhammadu Buhari is a semi illiterate jackboot. It is no wonder that our education system has fallen so low, else how can one explain a professor making such a […]
By Chuks Ehirim In spite of claims from the camp of the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, that all is well between the Governor and the Presidency, sources said the alliance between APGA and President Goodluck Jonathan for support in the 2015 general elections may be heading for a crash. Recall that Governor […]
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, has restored all the privileges of former Governor Olusegun Oni, which were stopped by the administration of Dr Kayode Fayemi. A statement in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Idowu Adelusi, said Governor Fayose took the step in appreciation of the contributions of past leaders […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen The Nigeria Police Force has been urged to beef up security around the country’s oil facilities and personnel in the sector. Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Joseph Dawah made this demand during a courtesy visit to the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Suleimon Abba in […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Following the potato blight disease which has destroyed over 1000 hectares of Irish potato farms in Plateau State, the University of Jos (UNIJOS) is partnering the State Government on investment to stamp out the disease. UNIJOS Vice Chancellor (VC), Professor Hayward Mafuyai, said the collaboration became necessary in order to fight the […]
On invitation from the United States (US) President Barrack Obama, President Goodluck Jonathan leaves Nigeria early Sunday for Washington DC for a 3-day United States-African Leaders Summit. Mr. President will join Obama and about 50 other participating African leaders for discussions on key areas such as expanding trade and investment ties, promoting inclusive sustainable development […]
The dream of sustainable growth and development of the country can only be realized through promotion of indigenous creativity and less investment on the innovations of other countries. The country must therefore urgently begin to sponsor and encourage the youths and the private sector to be innovative so as to be able to compete conveniently […]
Less than three weeks to Osun Governorship election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged its members were being denied from receiving their Permanent Voters Cards (PVC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials. In a statement issued in Benin on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party which lamented […]
