Buhari Reappoints Yakubu Mahmood As INEC Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Mahmood Yakubu as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Yakubu, who was appointed head of the commission in 2015, has another five-year term. Yakubu’s tenure was expected to end on November 9, 2020. In a statement, Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, said Buhari has informed the senate of his decision to reappoint the INEC chairman. “In a...
#EndSARS Protests Politically Motivated – Yahaya Bello
The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has described the #EndSARS protests as politically motivated. In an interview on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, the governor explained that although he supports the agitations of the youths, the fact that they refused to relent after some demands were met, means the protests have political undertones. “Dear Nigerians, let me tell you, what...
PenCom: Nyerere’s Appointment Demonstration Of FG’s Preference For Technocrats — Hon. Kalu
The member representing Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has congratulated a stalwart of APC in the state, Dr Anyim C. Nyerere on his appointment and confirmation by Senate as the South East Commissioner for National Pension Commission (PenCom). ABN TV reports that the lawmaker in a statement issued on Saturday described the appointment as a demonstration...
Sen. Kalu Congratulates Newly Confirmed Executive Commissioner PenCom, Nyerere
Following the nomination and Senate confirmation of Chief Anyim Nyerere as Executive Commissioner ( South East) of the National Pensions Commission (PenCom), former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu has described Nyerere as a perfect match for the position. Acknowledging the robust experience of the newly confirmed Executive Commissioner in the private and...
Politicians Must Preach & Practise Youth Empowerment, Says Abia Speaker
Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, has admonished the political class to begin to not only preach youth empowerment and inclusion but to also practise it. ABN TV reports that the Speaker stated this at the Special Town Hall meeting for stakeholders convoked by the Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, at the Dr...
Politicians Must Preach & Practise Youth Empowerment, Says Abia Speaker
Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, has admonished the political class to begin to not only preach youth empowerment and inclusion but to also practise it. ABN TV reports that the Speaker stated this at the Special Town Hall meeting for stakeholders convoked by the Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, at the Dr...
NASS Will Ensure Justice For Police Brutality Victims, Ensure Five-Point Demands Are Implemented – Lawan
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has assured Nigerian youths that the National Assembly will ensure that victims of police brutality will get justice. Senator Lawan disclosed this in a statement signed by himself on Monday. “I want to seize this opportunity to re-assure our youths that the National Assembly will collaborate with the Executive to ensure justice for victims of misconduct...
“Sack Security Chiefs, SARS; Place Buhari, Osinbajo, Govs On Level 17 Salary Scale” – Igbo Assembly
An Igbo group, Igbo National Stakeholders Assembly (INSA), has maintained that only restructuring of Nigeria would address the myriads of challenges bedevilling the country. The group called for a reduction of the high cost of governance and advocated that salaries of the President, Governors, National Assembly members and all elected and appointed political office holders should take the shape of...
Godfathers Feeding Fat From Abia Resources — Udensi Alleges
A stalwart of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Sir Chikwe Udensi has alleged that resources meant for the development of Abia are being shared among people he described as godfathers. This according to him is why the state cannot compete favorably with its counterparts in the South East region in terms of development. He lamented poor infrastructure confronting Abia and the...
Godfathers Feeding Fat From Abia Resources — Udensi Alleges
A stalwart of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Sir Chikwe Udensi has alleged that resources meant for the development of Abia are being shared among people he described as godfathers. This according to him is why the state cannot compete favourably with its counterparts in the South East region in terms of development. He lamented poor infrastructure confronting Abia and the...
