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Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has lashed back at his successor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, asking him to focus on governing Benue State rather than setting out to witch-hunt individuals. In a statement by his spokesman, Terver Akase, the former governor said he is aware that Rev Alia has been levelling all manner … [Read more…]

Two subpoenaed witnesses of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday, in Abuja admitted at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) failed to transmit results of the election after the collations. The witnesses, Mr. Friday Egwuma … [Read more…]

The Federal Government has declared Monday June 12, a public holiday. This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday, from the office of the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Interior. According to the release by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the holiday is in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day celebration. Dr Akinlade … [Read more…]

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Thursday, met President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and asked for the release of the incarcerated leader of the defunct Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on behalf of his state and the Southeast region. He spoke to State House reporters after a meeting with the president in his … [Read more…]

Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Following the cancelation of sit-at-home in Enugu state by Governor Peter Mbah, a townhall meeting of stakeholders and different groups have been summoned. In a statement made available to newsmen and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the meeting is scheduled for Saturday, 10th June, 2023, at … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Economic Council (NEC) led by Vice President Kashim Shettima to device an approach and begin the process of working on interventions to mitigate the impact of subsidy removal on the Nigerians. Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, stated this after leading some major oil marketers on a courtesy … [Read more…]

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, held his maiden meeting with the 36 state governors where he sought their partnership to end extreme poverty in the country. The meeting took place on the aegis of the National Economic Council, NEC, following the removal of petroleum subsidy about 10 days ago. He stressed the need for … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with governors of the 36 states of the Federation in the Council Chamber, Abuja. This is the first meeting the Nigeria Governors Forum led by its Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq would be Having with the president since since he assumed office over a week ago. … [Read more…]

Memories and emotions went high on Wednesday during the valedictory session of the House of Representatives, as Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila officially dissolved the 9th assembly. Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, the Majority Leader of the House, had moved a motion to commence the valedictory session, while Rep Ndudi Elumelu, the Minority Leader seconded the motion. Gbajabiamila, in … [Read more…]

The Senate, on Tuesday, rejected the controversial National Water Resources Bill, 2023 after it was listed for concurrence on the order paper for consideration and passage. Former President Muhammadu Buhari had in 2017 presented the controversial bill to both chambers of the National Assembly, which seek to transfer the control of water resources from the … [Read more…]

The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has called for the suspension of the establishment of Nigeria Air. It also called for prosecuting those involved in the unveiling of the national carrier by the previous administration, describing the exercise as a fraud. The resolutions were reached on Tuesday during the committee’s interactive session with some … [Read more…]