Ayo Balogun, Lagos In response to the New Year broadcast by President Goodluck Jonathan that he would fight corruption more in 2014, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has tasked the president to implement a 5-point programme against corruption if he is truly committed to fighting the problem to a standstill. The group said […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The year 2014 will determine Nigeria’s destiny, says Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God. He adds that 2015 will be a mere formality as this year will determine the turn of event for the nation. Speaking at the Redemption Camp on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria, at the Crossover Service, […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has said plans have been concluded for the publication of states’ rating on road safety management as part of measures to instigate improved investment and engagement of states in the country, in road safety matters. The Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the Federal Road Safety […]
In commemoration of the New Year, the Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi has pardoned 21 prisoners serving jail term in the state with various degree of offence. Out of those freed, 4 were condemned to death while 5 were serving life imprisonment. Those condemned but regained their freedom were Bashiru Popoola, Mukaila Salawu, Obinna John, […]
Rivers State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, says the position recently expressed in public by King Disrael Gbobo Bob-Manuel, the Amanyanabo of Abonnema, over disputed oil wells in Soku of Akuku Toru local government of the state amounts to “betrayal of his people.” Bobmanuel had reportedly expressed “satisfaction” […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured Nigerians that the party is ready, willing and determined to make all the necessary sacrifices to reverse the prevailing gloomy situation in the country and bring about the much-needed change for the better in the interest of the long-suffering citizens. In a New Year message […]
…Says Decampee Members’ll Soon Return The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has allayed fear over the defection of some members of the party into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tukur said with the measures being put in place in the PDP along with President Goodluck Jonathan, those who defected from the PDP […]
Ruth Bamidele President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday en joined politicians in the country to place national interest above every other motives in the new year 2014, adding that they should make Nigeria great and leave a better country to the next generations. The President made the call while speaking at the Catholic Church in Area 3, Abuja, where he […]
Femi Kehinde The Governor of Rivers State Chibuike Amaechi has stated that there is no personal quarrel between him and President Goodluck Jonathan despite widespread believes that the two are sworn enemies. In a statewide New Year broadcast delivered by the Governor, he noted that he only has some misgivings against certain actions of the […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state, and Chairman Progressive Governors Forum, has urged Nigerians to pray for God’s intervention in the raising of selfless National leaders as late Nelson Mandela of South Africa. Nigeria according to him, Nigeria is in dare need of National leaders that will be celebrated by other world […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State says the main problems confronting the Nigeria nation are rooted in ethno-religious intolerance and advocated unity of purpose among the citizens as a means to solve the nation’s problems. In his New Year message to Lagosians, Fashola said the problems currently bedeviling the country were mainly […]
The African Examiner In his New Year message to Nigerians, President Goodluck Jonathan has declared that Foreign travel by government personnel will be reduced as part of government’s efforts to block financial leakages in the system. He said “this directive shall apply to all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government.” The president also […]
A youth group operating under the auspices of the Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum has blasted Lagos Human Rights Lawyer Mr Femi Falana for criticizing the Supreme Court judgment quashing Chief Bode George’s ex-convict status. The group in a statement signed by its convener Comrade Olufemi Lawson noted that the leaner Senior Advocate of Nigeria allowed […]
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha has enjoined Nigerians to remain hopeful and optimistic for better days ahead in the country. In a message to mark the start of the new year, the deputy speaker said the challenges of security, growth and development besetting the country only calls for greater […]
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has commended the government and people of Yobe State for the peaceful and credible manner in which the recent Local Government election held in the state. In a New Year message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Malam Imam Imam, Tambuwal […]
The African Examiner The President/CE of Dangote Group and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote who was recently ranked by Forbes as the most powerful and richest man in Africa has joined a growing list of global CEOs on the most popular micro blogging platform ‘Twitter’ with his verified account, @AlikoDangote. The business mogul who has become a […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta state has said that his administration’s “Delta beyond Oil policy” was borne out of the need to save the state from over dependence on oil money. He explained that the main objective of the policy was to ensure that the state economy was resuscitated and conducive environment […]
By Femi Kehinde Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has opened up on how he helped Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike to become a minister and later went on to betray him. Amaechi spoke on Sunday night at the 199th Convention of the Ikwerre Cultural Organisation, Wat Ahai Ogbakiri in Emohua Local Government […]
…Describes Judgment As “Expression of Class Solidarity” Ayo Balogun, Lagos Activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has faulted the Supreme Court’s acquittal of Chief Bode George and others, quashing their ex-convict status, saying that the apex court wrongfully carried out the action. Falana, in a statement said the verdict of the Supreme […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka over the death of his daughter, Iyetade at the age of 48. The president, in a statement issued and signed by Dr. Reuben Abati, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity said his entire administration mourned the departure of […]
