By Ganiyu Nasirudeen, Abuja – The outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan has formally presented handover notes to his successor, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd). The handover note which was the summary of Jonathan’s five years administration, was made available during Buhari’s visit and tour of the presidential Villa, led by President Jonathan, who said he has done […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka – The Governor Willy Obiano, led government in Anambra state, has banned the operation of private and commercial motorcycles as well as tricycles from major highways in the state, with effect from June 1, 2015. Dr. Uju Nwogu, Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, made this known to newsmen in Awka, […]
By Our Reporter – The incoming President of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) is back from London and has embarked on tour of the Presidential Villa, FCT Abuja. The retired General, who is to be sworn in Friday, arrived the Villa Thursday, 11.00 am. Ahead of the tour, the outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan and the […]
By Eze Chukwuemeka Eze – PREAMBLE – For a man to clock the golden age of 50 in a country like Nigeria where the life expectancy is much lower surely calls for a celebration. My good friend and political leader, Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, therefore has every reason to roll out […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Yenagoa – For allegedly engaging in various forms of anti-party activities during the last general polls, the Bayelsa State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled nine of its members. Decision for the expulsion was contained in a statement issued by the state acting chairman of the party, Chief Serena […]
The philanthropic works being undertaken by the Dangote Foundation to support Kano state government has hit the mark of N4.2 billion, the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Zouera Youssoufou has disclosed. Of this amount, a whopping sum of N1.2 billion is spent annually on a feeding project, a special purpose vehicle designed by the […]
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 […]
