The implementation of the much publicised Residency Card in Ondo state, otherwise known as Kaadi Igbeayo will begin on July 2nd this year, government has announced. The state Commissioner for Information, Hon Kayode Akinmade in a statement on Tuesday said ownership of the card will, from the said date, become a condition for residents of […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA – Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state on Tuesday sent 19 names to the House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as commissioners. The nominees include: Mr. Emmanuel Onwe, Mrs Elizabeth Ogbaga, Mr. Augustine Nwankwegu, and Mr. Uchenna Orji. Others are: Mrs. Rebecca Ogbuewu, Chief Sabinus Nwankwegu, Chief Emma Uguru, Chief Sunday […]
On Monday, June 22, Mr. Nyesom Wike, briefed the media and made numerous allegations. These allegations are the same ones that Mr. Wike set up a commission of inquiry to investigate. However in keeping with Rt. Hon Chibuike Amaechi’s commitment to good governance and to transparent and accountable stewardship to Rivers people, we will reiterate […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos- The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that with the way Lagos PDP is going, it is doomed for failure as it seems not to have grasped the rudiments of productive politics in its desperation to grab power for furthering their well known looting tendency. The […]
By Chuks Ehirim – It was a day of rage for Abuja based journalists who cover the National Secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) as they had a raw deal in the hands of Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajumobi, who, on Tuesday,used derogatory words on them, for asking him to make comment on the […]
Chief Press Secretary to the Abia State Governor, Mr. Godwin Adindu, has explained that the reason his boss cut down his salary and allowances by 50 percent is to demonstrate his sincere feeling of compassion towards the plight of workers and the entire citizenry of the state who are affected by the global economic crisis […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed says, due to the prevailing challenges facing the country, only leaders with the temperament, disposition and candour of President Muhammadu Buhari can see Nigeria through the woods. Governor Ahmed in a statement on the state of the nation described the administrative strategy of deep and wide consultation, critical appraisal of divergent views on […]
By Nwaorgu Faustinus – Non-indigenes in Rivers State under the aegis of Endangered Non Indigenes Forum in Rivers State (EINFRS) have cried out to President Muhammadu Buhari, , following the threat by Governor Nyesom Wike to crack down on them as part of his determination to deal ruthlessly with associates and loyalties of the immediate […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – The Lagos State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has asked Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to immediately set up a panel to probe the administration of former Governor Babatunde Fashola. The party wondered why Fashola is not being investigated, saying Ambode must immediately commence probe of the former governor’s eight […]
The immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has described the so-called probe of his administration by his successor Nyesom Wike, as a sham, a fraudulent witch-hunt meant to deceive the public. In a statement released by the former Governor’s Media Office Sunday, Amaechi described Wike as a sick man who […]
…Says Defection Is Motivated By Greed The Bayelsa State Government has reacted to accusations by some defectors and a body known as the Bayelsa People’s Consultative Assembly against the state government and its decision to quit the ruling People’s Democratic Party to join the opposition party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a recent advertorial […]
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Following a court judgment in favour of retirees of the popular Hill Station Hotel Jos, all moveable property of the hotel, were Friday taken away to the Industrial Court in the State capital as ordered by court. The Hotel is one of the early hospitality centres in Plateau, which started […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia – Abia state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has revealed that his administration is now fully set to commence demolition of all illegal structures in parts of the state, starting with the commercial city of Aba. In a statement signed and issued by his Chief Press Secretary CPS, Godwin Adindu, the governor, admonished […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has sacked the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSPDC), Mr Taofeek Abiodun Oki over suspected case of fraud. Ambode also approved the sack of three Principal Officers of the corporation. In his replacement, the governor […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Onitsha – At least, four students of the Federal Government-owned Metallurgical Training Institute (MTI), Onitsha were Thursday allegedly shot by the police with one in critical condition during a violent protest staged by the students. The students started violent protest over poor hostel accommodation and rejection of the school’s Diploma certificate by […]
By Tom Garba,Yola – A fresh crisis is brewing in Adamawa APC as some members have kicked against names of those picked in their areas as commissioners nominees. Already members of the APC in Numan and Fufore local government areas of Adamawa State have vowed to resist those nominated from their areas. They are protesting […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has descended heavily on the Caretaker Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, over the sack of 344 Lecturers of the Rivers State Polytechnic recruited in September 2014 by the immediate past administration of Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. “This is madness taken too far,” Rivers APC […]
By Collins Amadi – The immediate past Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mrs Ibim Semenitari has condemned the Rivers State Government for breaking into her residence in Port Harcourt using policemen armed with machine guns. In a statement Issued on Thursday and made available to newsmen, the former commissioner stated that the armed […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Asaba – Authorities of the Delta State Polytechnic, Uzoro has announced the expulsion of 233 students of various departments over cultism and sundry acts. Rector of the institution, Dr. Steve Obioreh, in a statement he personally signed, and made available to newsmen, disclosed that majority of the affected students, were involved in […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – The Enugu House of Assembly has approved the list of 12 Special Advisers submitted to it by the State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. The 24 man Assembly made the approval during the inaugural plenary session. Leader of the house, Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu who presented the Governor’s request justified it was important […]
