Former chairman, Nigerian Economic Summit Group and president, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Dr Sam Ohuabunwa is interested in succeeding President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.In this interview, he spoke about his New Nigeria Group Agenda/ movement, the current situation in the country among other topical issues. What is your take on the deteriorating security situation … [Read more…]
Son of one of the most prominent founding fathers of Enugu State, Dr Josef Umunnakwe Onoh has stated that zoning of governorship positions in the state started from the inception of the state, in 1991 when the state was created.A squabble broke out in Awgu, last week, when one of the stakeholders of the Peoples … [Read more…]
The Federal Government’s total borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria through Ways and Means Advances has ballooned to N15.51tn, rising by 2,286 per cent in six years, data collated from the CBN have shown.The N15.51tn owed by the Federal Government to the central bank is not part of the country’s total public debt stock, … [Read more…]
Governor Aminu Masari has urged Katsina State citizens resident in areas prone to activities of bandits to acquire weapons and defend themselves.Masari noted that it is morally wrong for people to submit cheaply to the bandits without any attempt to defend themselves, according to a statement by his Media Aide, Malam Abdu Labaran,The governor said … [Read more…]
The bill prohibiting open rearing and grazing of livestock has been passed into law by the Rivers State House of Assembly.The bill with the caption: “Rivers State Prohibition of Open Rearing and Grazing Bill, 2021” was passed into law yesterday following a committee report presented by the House Committee Chairman on Agriculture, Ansalem Ogwugwo. Majority … [Read more…]
Ekweremadu Mourns Mantu, Says Nigeria Has Lost a Legislative Icon Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has expressed sadness and shock over the death of his predecessor, Senator Ibrahim Mantu, noting that Nigeria had lost a legislative icon. Ekweremadu said Mantu helped to shape the legislature in the current republic and also … [Read more…]
Five APC power blocs battle for control ahead of 2023 presidency poll AT least five power blocs in the All Progressives Congress (APC) are reportedly digging in ferociously to fully control the structures of the party ahead of the February 18, 2023 presidential election. Findings by Nigerian Tribune showed that serving governors, their predecessors, senators … [Read more…]
36 state attorneys general sue Malami wants supreme court to declare as unconstitutional the federal government’s failure to turn in income and returns obtained from recovered and forfeited assets. The 36 state attorney-generals in Nigeria have sued Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation over seized assets and recovered funds. In an originating summons filed before … [Read more…]
Biden: Ending U.S.-Afghanistan military involvement the right decision President Joe Biden says ending military involvement with Afghanistan was the best decision taken by the United States government. Mr Biden, who spoke while addressing journalists at the White House on Monday, said that events of the past weeks justify the U.S. decision to withdraw its soldiers … [Read more…]
Afghans brace for Taliban rule after militants take control of Kabul Thousands scramble to flee country as US says all embassy staff have relocated to airport. Afghans were bracing themselves for life under strict Islamic rule on Monday after the Taliban drove the US-backed government of Ashraf Ghani from power to establish control of Kabul. … [Read more…]
Chief Evarest Nnaji Odengene’s Birthday: Celebrating an Astute Entrepreneur and Uncommon Humanitarian By Prince Ejeh Josh In the magnificent words of Lord Ni (Confucius), an all time celebrated Chinese political philosopher, reformer, instructor and paragon of Chinese sages, “A man of humanity is one who…desiring attainment for himself, helps others to attain their goals.” This … [Read more…]
National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, yesterday, alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun plans to rig the 2023 general election. Secondus, in a statement by Ike Abonyi, said the Presidency and ruling party were not working towards free and fair polls in 2023. He spoke against the … [Read more…]