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Senate Presidency: Gemade Disagrees With Saraki Group, Claims Lawan Has Support of 40 APC Senators-Elect

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 […]

Reps Speakership: Middle Belt Group Drums Support For Dogara

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 […]

Wither Ideology From Nigerian Politics?

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 […]

Dino Melaye Wants Allowances, Salaries Of Legislators Reduced

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 […]

Onasanya Retires As Firstbank Group Managing Director

*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 […]

Jonathan Sends Confab Reports To NASS For Approval

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 […]

Delta Unable To Raise Funds For Transition As Accountant General Absconds

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 […]

Open Letter To President-Elect: How Not To Reform a Nation – Part 1

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 […]

Group Says Jonathan’s Request To Be Peace Ambassador Is immodest

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 […]

Police Arrest Man Over Sudden Death Of Banker’s Wife

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 […]

Drama In Edo As Oshiomhole Suspends LGA Chairman Minutes After Taking Oath Of Office

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 […]

Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala Emerges BBC Women’s Footballer Of The Year

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 […]

Capacity Building: Firstbank Trains Journalists In London

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 […]

Amaechi Promises To Protect Rivers, South-South Interest

*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 […]

Speaker Tambuwal Resigns, Hands Over to Deputy Speaker Over Transition

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, […]

Court Orders NDLEA Officials To Vacate Kashamu’s House, No We’ll Not Leave –NDLEA

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 […]

Uduaghan Attributes His Administration’s Success To God

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 […]

Exclusive Report – Fuel Scarcity, Power Crisis: Enugu Residents Rain Curses On Jonathan

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 […]

Soldiers In Shameful Fuel Racket In Lagos As Scarcity Lingers

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 […]