Poor Wages Are Exposing Judges To Temptation – Senator
Opeyemi Bamidele, chairman of the Senate committee on judiciary, says the poor remuneration of judges is exposing them to temptation. Speaking on Wednesday before the commencement of a screening exercise of eight judges appointed to the supreme court by President Muhammadu Buhari, Bamidele said the welfare of judges needs “a major intervention”. The president had asked the upper legislative chamber to...
Onitsha Seaport Will Drive Industrialization, Says Kalu
Following the successful completion of a trial barge trip (carrying containers) from Onne Port to Onitsha Port on Tuesday, former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu has lauded the federal government for revamping Onitsha river port. According to Kalu, the resumed activities at Onitsha seaport will boost economic activities in the South East...
Buhari Lacks The Powers To Restructure Nigeria – Yakasai
Elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, on Monday said the President, Muhammadu Buhari, lacks the constitutional powers to restructure Nigeria. He advised proponents of restructuring to channel their energies towards ensuring their representatives in the State and National Assemblies perform their statutory functions by providing the necessary legislative structure required to restructure the country. Yakasai who spoke in a telephone interview with...
Support Me To Become Next President Of Nigeria – Yul Edochie
Nollywood actor-turned-politician, Yul Edochie who has been outspoken in recent times has renewed his ambition to become the next President of Nigeria. Yul is soliciting the support of Nigerian youths to actualize his ambition as 2023 draws nearer. The handsome actor made this known via his Instagram page on Tuesday. Yul vowed that it becomes the next president he would...
God Wants An Igbo To Emerge Nigeria’s Next President – Ex Gov, Ezeife
Chukwuemeka Ezeife, a former governor of Anambra State, has said God has approved the emergence of a Nigerian President of Southeast extraction. Ezeife asserted this on Monday in Awka, Anambra State during a summit for the grand opening of the Global Movement for Igbo Presidency 2023. The elder statesman noted that people of the Southeast are change agents who believe in...
Buhari Understands Your Economic Difficulties, He’s Considering Palliatives – Osinbajo
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has told Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari understands the pains and burdens they are going through primarily because of the economic situation aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. He said for this reason, the Federal Government is considering palliatives that can offer succour to the people. Osinbajo spoke with State House Correspondents on Monday, according to Laolu...
Being Nigeria’s President Will Be A Demotion For Me – Oyedepo
Presiding Bishop, Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo on Sunday said he would consider it a demotion if invited to become Nigeria’s president. Oyedepo, during his sermon, said God specifically, in 1984 asked him if he was interested in going top and that he answered in the affirmative. He said God told him, “Then whatever I tell you to do, do...
Face Your Journalism Job And Leave Sen. Kalu Alone – Group Tells Premium Times
A socio-cultural group North West Good Governance Forum (NWGGF) has berated a popular online newspaper Premium Times for what it called 'political reportage' asking the newspaper to stay away from politics. ABN TV Recalls that Premium Times had on Monday published a story with the title 'Why we're yet to re-arraign Orji Kalu — EFCC' in which EFCC was said...
Government Appointments Should Be Based On Merit – Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says appointment into government positions should be by merit, though the federal character principle is essential in creating a balance. The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has been criticised for lopsided appointments. Speaking at a teleconference on Saturday, Osinbajo said if a position is reserved for a particular zone, the area should be able to produce the best. The...
Police Officers Don’t Obey You – Ruggedman Reacts As IGP Bans SARS
Nigerian rapper, Ruggedman, has reacted to the ban of the personnel of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. ABN TV had earlier reported that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Abubakar Adamu, in a press release on Sunday banned the personnel of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) from patrols and stop-search duties with immediate effect following alleged killings and harassment of...
