I Desire To Make All Nigerians Happy, Says Tinubu
President Bola Armed Tinubu has said he is desirous of making Nigerians happy by providing good and responsive governance. He, therefore, pleaded with the people to give him the benefit of the doubt by availing his administration the needed support. Speaking at a graduation ceremony of Senior Executive Course (SEC) 45 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS),...
Appeal Court Dismisses Darlington Nwokocha’s Application, Imposes N5m Fine
The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja on Friday dismissed the application filed by Hon. Darlington Nwokocha of the Labour Party, seeking the Court of Appeal to review and reverse its earlier judgment wherein it declared Senator Akobundu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the duly elected senator for Abia Central Senatorial District. The court affirmed its judgment declaring Senator...
I’m Confused Over Moving To Senate Or Staying In Tinubu’s Government – Lalong
Simon Lalong, the Minister of Labour and Employment, says he is confused on whether he should move to the senate or retain his position in the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu. Lalong, a two-term governor of Plateau State, had contested but lost the February 25, 2023 election. The Independent of National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Napoleon Bali of the Peoples...
Appeal Court To Decide Wamakko, Tambuwal Fate Today
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Federal Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja will on Saturday laid the rest the election petition against two former governors of Sokoto State, Aliyu Wamakko and Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. This is contained in a statement released by the court and made available to our correspondent by the public relations of the PDP in the state,...
Gov. Otti Holds Retreat For Permanent Secretaries, Commissioners, Insists On Cordial Working Relationship
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has charged the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the two-day Executive Retreat organised for them by the government to sharpen their skills, to meet the requirements of their office. Governor Otti gave the charge on Friday at the ongoing retreat for the new Permanent...
Ako Obioma And The Rants Of A Crooked Contractor – Jude Ndukwe
The Spokesman to Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, FNICE, FNSE, Mr Jude Ndukwe has accused one Ako Obioma of suffering from a lack of proper home care. Mr Ndukwe said Hon Chinedum Orji has no regrets whatsoever in the role he played during the administration of his father as Governor of Abia State and he owes him or anyone whomsoever...
Two South East Govs, Senators Working Against Nnamdi Kanu’s Release – Ohanaeze
The apex Igbo sociopolitical organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has alleged that two Southeast governors, senators, and Igbo leaders are working against the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Ohanaeze alleged that those identified want Kanu transferred to Kuje Prisons instead of being released due to the upcoming Anambra governorship elections. The apex Igbo sociopolitical organisation threatened...
Abiodun, Obasanjo, Amosun Bid Late Alaba Lawson Farewell
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and immediate-past governor of the state, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, were among the dignitaries who gathered at The African Church Cathedral of St. James, Idi-Ape, Abeokuta, on Friday to bid farewell to the foremost educationist and late Iyalode of Egba and Yorubaland, Chief Mrs Oluwaseun Alaba Lawson. The late Lawson, aged...
Senator Natasha To FG: Give Maternal Mortality Priority In 2024 Budget
The senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Wednesday, December 6, urged the federal government to prioritise maternal mortality in its budget to curb the rate of deaths during childbirth. Senator Natasha made the call during the 2024 Budget Defence/Interactive session between the Senate Committee on Women Affairs and the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye. This was contained...
2024 Budget: Reps Summon Finance Minister, FIRS, NNPC, Others
The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations on Friday summoned the minister of Finance, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria Communications Commission, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, Nigeria Port Authority, Nigeria Maritime and Safety Agency, Minister of State for Petroleum, and CBN Governor, among others, to appear in person on Monday unfailingly. This is as the committee turned back...
