The leadership of the Labour Party, has filed legal actions in the court to compel the National Assembly leadership to declare the seats of the defected Labour Party lawmakers vacant. The party also asked that every salary, emolument or privileges received, from the date of defection be returned. It said it received with dismay news … [Read more…]
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has conducted the first major reshuffle of his administration, removing key figures, including the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, and Chief of Staff, Alhaji Shehu Sagag. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa. The governor cited health grounds … [Read more…]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that the power to decide who will occupy the office of President of Nigeria in 2027 ultimately rests with the Nigerian people. Atiku’s statement came in response to a comment made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, who claimed that President … [Read more…]
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Sunday, said it was not yet the turn of the north to produce Nigeria’s president in 2027, warning that to do otherwise could undermine the nation’s unity and destroy her. He, therefore, advised the Northern interest groups to wait until 2031 before running for the … [Read more…]
The Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State has congratulated Governor Peter Mbah on his emergence and recognition as the LEADERSHIP NEWSPAPER Governor of the Year. In a press statement personally signed by him and made available to newsmen in Enugu, the council boss noted that the projects littered in the … [Read more…]
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected Namibia’s president and will be the country’s first female leader, results released by the country’s electoral commission show. The 72-year-old won with 57 percent of the vote, according to official results declared on Tuesday by the electoral commission, flouting predictions that she might be forced into a run-off. “The Namibian nation … [Read more…]
…We are interested in lifting the lives of our people – Ikemba U.S.A Igwesi …In Enugu, it’s ‘one day, one project’ under Gov. Mbah – Nnoli Nnaji It was all pomp and pageantry in Enugu on Sunday, December 1, 2024, as a socio-political group, Ikemba Friends Association, held her 2nd end of year party. The … [Read more…]
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru has suspended the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development and the Commissioner for Health. Announcing this as the outcome of the Ebonyi State Executive Council Meeting held on Monday, November 25, 2024 in a press briefing, Engr. Jude Chikadibia Okpor, the Commissioner for Information … [Read more…]
The media aide to former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, Crusoe Osagie has stated that Monday Okpebhole’s decision to probe his predecessor is a smokescreen to hide his incompetence. Governor Okpebholo constituted a 14-committee to probe Obaseki’s administration. Reacting to the move in a statement on Sunday, Osagie called it “meaningless”, adding that it is … [Read more…]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the appointment of Suleiman Aledeh as the substantive Managing Director of the state-owned Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS). The appointment takes immediate effect. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, announced this in a statement in Benin City. “Aledeh is an international journalist, editor-at-large, and strategic media … [Read more…]
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has given an order of interim injunction restraining the All Progressives Congress (APC) from concluding its ongoing ward, local government area and state congresses in the state. The injunction, which came less than one week after the party concluded its ward congress, followed a suit filed … [Read more…]
The Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency Rt Hon. Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru FNIOB, FCAI, GGCEHF has approved the appointments of the Special Assistants and Chairmen of Boards. According to a statement by Dr. Monday Uzor, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the individuals appointed are: 1. Mrs . Rose Ezeadikwa — Special Assistant. 2. … [Read more…]