AC leaders decamp to PDP in Adamawa
By Umar Yusuf YOLA — Three members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly elected on the platform of Action Congress, AC, have dumped the party and pitched tent with the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. The members believed to be among the top AC stalwarts in the state are, Ahmed Sajo Gella from Mubi South, […]
Anambra lawmakers task PDP leadership on reconciliation
By Enyim Enyim ONITSHA—For peace to reign in the Peoples Democratic Party in Anambra State, a group of lawmakers in the state House of Assembly, under the aegis of Igwebuike Forum, weekend called on the state and national leaderships of the party to organise a true reconciliatory meeting of the party stakeholders in the state. […]
2011: I’ve no interest in political office — Orji’s aide
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—Amidst speculations that he will be contesting the governorship position of the state in 2011, the Chief of Staff to Abia State Governor, Mr. Mascot Kalu has said that he has no interest in any political office, come 2011. Briefing newsmen on arrival from his vacation abroad, Mr. Uzor Kalu described the […]
PDP warns members against anti-party activities
By Dennis Agbo ABAKALIKI — MEMBERS of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the South East have been told that the party would no longer tolerate indiscipline or anti-party activities from them. They were also cautioned that the party in the zone was against any act of insubordination against the party or its leadership. The […]
Stop frustrating Jonathan, South-South elders warn govs
ELDERS and leaders from the South-South geo-political zone yesterday rose from a meeting, warning governors from the zone to desist from any attempt to frustrate Acting President Goodluck Jonathan, just as they vowed not to take any exception from them.
Lawmakers want IG to probe use of arms in Edo Assembly
THE leadership of Edo State House of Assembly has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Mr Ogbonna Onovo, to investigate and prosecute those who brought in dangerous weapons into the hallowed chambers penultimate week.
The British Virgin
RICH and powerful Abuja businessmen are in love with the British Virgin. There are 60 such “virgins†but the affluent in Abuja are attracted to only four of them.
Sheathing Akunyili’s sword
RUFAI Ahmed Alkali the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, is angry about the word cabal.
40 children die as measles scourge in Bayelsa worsens
Attempts to contain the spread of the outbreak of measles ravaging some communities in Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa State may have suffered a setback, as no fewer than forty children have reportedly lost their lives to the ailment, with several others in critical condition.
Amnesty: FG to site new towns in oil producing areas
CHAIRMAN, Infrastructure Sub-Committee of the Amnesty programme and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Chief Ufot Ekaette, said, yesterday, the proposed new towns would be sited in selected oil producing communities in the nine states which make up the Niger Delta region.
Utuama tasks LG bosses, deputies on cooperation
DELTA State Deputy Governor, Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN), has enjoined council chairmen in the state to always carry their deputies along, citing the harmonious relationship that existed between him and the governor in steering the ship of the state as example worthy of emulation.
