Orji Uzor Kalu: Statesmanship At A Time Like This
The events of June 13TH that surrounded the leadership election of the 10th Senate has thought us a lesson like no other, about our politics, our politicians and defined the inevitable peril that lies ahead for our young Democracy. Had the proponents of legislative independence not deployed the arrogance of “Majority” and placed above all else the urgent need to...
[OPINION] The Political Legacy Of Orji Uzor Kalu In Abia State, By Bernard Ogbe
In 1999, Nigeria ushered in a new era of democracy, and Abia State witnessed the rise of a young and dedicated governor, determined to deliver good governance to this one among the newly created states. Despite facing limited financial resources at the time, the governor, affectionately known as the "Action Governor," worked tirelessly to uplift Abia State in every...
#ENDSARS Protests Gains Global Support From Celebrities, Organizations
Nationwide protests demanding proscription of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad have gathered momentum beyond Nigeria, with #EndSARS trending on Twitter in the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Canada. The protest was also the most trended issue on Friday globally, according to a Tweet by @BBCAfrica, as Nigerians continued to demonstrate across the country amid violent clashes. #EndSARS protest...
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...
Nigerians Will Get Used To Deregulation Of Petrol -Sylva
Timipre Sylva, the minister of state for petroleum resources, says Nigerians will get used to the deregulation of the pump price of petrol the same way they adjusted to similar actions with diesel and kerosene. Sylva was addressing state house correspondents on Monday after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Monday. The minister said petrol is mostly used...
Okada Restriction In Lagos: Sanwo-olu is on the side of the law & has done well
One of the trending subject across Nigeria's social media arena is the decision by Mr Babajide Sanwoolu, the executive Governor of Lagos state, to enforce restrictions of commercial motorcycle (popularly called Okada) and tricycle operators (popularly called Keke) on 6 local government areas and 9 local council development areas, namely; Apapa LGA, Apapa Iganmu LCDA, Lagos Mainland LGA ,...
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...
OPINION: Governor Nyesom Wike Vs The Federal Government Of Nigeria
By Barr Monday Ubani In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, various State Governments in Nigeria took what you may consider proactive measures to curtail or stop the spread of the deadly virus to citizens within their domain. The reality is that the Federal government was dilly dallying on taking some proactive measures before then, like shutting down seaports, airports and...
#EndSARS: Youths Doing What My Generation Failed To Do — CEO Godfather Production
A leading music producer in Nigeria, Uchenna Ogoke, the CEO Godfather Production has applauded the ongoing #EndSARS protest across the country. He said the agitations are necessary to bring about a positive change, adding that change is constant in society and urgently needed in Nigeria. While faulting his generation of youth for failure to act, he insisted that that was when...
[OPINION] Abia On A State Of Emergency, By Godwin Adindu
![[OPINION] Abia On A State Of Emergency, By Godwin Adindu](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Abia-State-map-2-640x431.jpg "[OPINION] Abia On A State Of Emergency, By Godwin Adindu")
One way to understand and appreciate the radical maneuverings of Governor Alex Otti in Abia State is to explore the principle of a State of Emergency. The Governor may have discreetly declared a state of emergency on Abia State. It is obvious he is approaching governance, at least in the first phase of two years, as an emergency situation....
