Frank Nweke bewails tradition of procuring new vehicles every four years, says Nigeria must reduce cost of governance

A former Minister of Information and Enugu State 2023 APGA gubernatorial candidate, Frank Nweke II has bewailed the procurement of new SUVs for members of the National Assembly every four years, wondering who bears the expenses, while calling on the Federal Government to reduce the cost of governance and also merge some ministries. He made … [Read more…]

Works Minister Umahi appoints Orji Uchenna Chief Press Secretary

Works Minister Umahi appoints Orji Uchenna Chief Press Secretary

The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Nweze Umahi has appointed Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji as Chief Press Secretary. Orji was appointed as Chief Press Secretary to the Minister of Works on Thursday in Abuja. The appointment takes immediate effect. The new Chief Press Secretary was a Former Commissioner for Information and State Orientation … [Read more…]

Fubara-Wike Feud: Tinubu Wades In As PDP Govs, NWC Meet, Asks Duo To Sheathe Their Sword

President Bola Tinubu has stepped into the political situation in Rivers State. The President, on Tuesday, met with the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara; and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Tinubu met with the two politicians at the Aso Villa in the nation’s capital, Abuja. Governor … [Read more…]

Tinubu expresses confidence in Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila

President Bola Tinubu on Monday expressed confidence in the integrity of his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. Mr Tinubu spoke during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa. Mr Tinubu may be reacting to speculations that Mr Gbajabiamila was responsible for the confusion in Mr Tinubu’s appointments of cabinet members and … [Read more…]

Fubara-Wike Alleged Row: Duo meet at Aso Villa function, shake hands

Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday morning, met at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Both men were attending the Police Council meeting, which consists of 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The duo, whose opposing loyalists were at dagger drawn back home in the … [Read more…]

[DEVELOPING STORY] Lawmakers loyal to Gov. Fubara elect new speaker in moves to stop impeachment of governor; adjourn indefinitely

Some lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara have elected Edison Ehie as the new Speaker. Ehie was the House Leader until he was suspended on Monday by anti Fubara lawmakers. But he told reporters at the Government House, Port Harcourt later that 26 members of the House sat … [Read more…]

Rivers: Crisis in State Assembly As Lawmakers Impeach Majority Leader Amidst Alleged Sack of Chief of Staff by Gov Fubara

Crisis is brewing in Rivers State following the impeachment of the Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Edison Ehie, on Monday morning. This is even as Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reportedly sacked his Chief of Staff, Hon. Chidi Amadi. Amadi is a former chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in … [Read more…]

Support Tinubu with your noble ideas, APC Chieftain Ben Nwoye urges Atiku, Obi

Dr Ben Nwoye, former Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, has appealed to Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of Labour Party and his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP counterpart, Atiku Abubakar to bring their noble ideas on board the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu to make for a prosperous Nigeria. … [Read more…]

Enugu: PDP women visit Political Adviser Anioma, rate Mbah’s administration high

Enugu East Senatorial Zone PDP Women stakeholders drawn from six local government areas making up the zone have described the administration of Dr. Peter Mbah as one filled excellent achievements. The women made this known during a visit to Hon. Frank Anioma, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to Dr. Peter Mbah. They took turns … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: Supreme Court Fixes October 26 For Judgement on Obi, Tinubu, Atiku’s Case

The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver judgement on Thursday, October 26, 2023, in the cases of the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi; the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar and the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Bola Tinubu. Recall that the PDP presidential candidate and his … [Read more…]

Supreme Court Reserves Ruling On LP’s Appeal Against Tinubu, As Court Dismisses APM’s Appeal

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the appeal by the Labour Party (LP) and dismissed the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). A seven-member panel of the court, led by Justice Inyang Okoro announced this on Monday after counsels to parties adopted their briefs of argument and made final submissions. When the court reconvened, it heard … [Read more…]