Bayelsa:Heart of Dickson’s politics

Bayelsa:Heart of Dickson’s politics

GOVERNOR Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State is a leader who defies the familiar categorisations and typologies of Nigerian public service. Since his swearing in on February 14, 2012, he has always been at home with the values and sensibilities of the creeks and Bayelsa’s rural communities. But he is also comfortable in the world of wonky policymaking and urbane governance. The governor is thus as close as it gets to the archetypal 21st century public servant. These attributes, in conjunction with his organic involvement in the Ijaw struggle, have earned him the adulatory name of the Countryman Governor.
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NBC bans Shakiti Bobo, Fans mi, other songs

NBC bans Shakiti Bobo, Fans mi, other songs

The Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, the government parastatal responsible for regulating the broadcast industry here has placed the NTBB label on at least 18 popular songs.

Established on August 24, 1992, the NBC derives its powers from Act 38 of 1992 and Act 55 of 1999 as amended. According to information gathered, banned songs include Wizkid‘s In My Bed, Fans Mi by Davido (featuring American rapper Meek Mill), Olamide‘s Shakiti Bobo and Iyanya‘s collaboration with Don Jazzy, Gift

Revisiting power sector privatisation

Revisiting power sector privatisation

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC’s) threat to revoke the licences of some power generation companies otherwise known as gencos is hardly surprising. Although there has been noticeable improvement in electricity supply in the country in recent time, this however, cannot obscure the fact that the power generation and supply targets envisaged under the privatisation arrangement has not been met, four years after its introduction.

Sagay’s call to confession of the sinfully corrupt

Sagay’s call to confession of the sinfully corrupt

ANYONE who knows that his hands are dirty,” says Professor Itse Sagay, “should come out and confess. I am sure certain lenient terms can be obtained by him.”Sagay made this “altar” call as chairman of the recently constituted Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption. A Christian he is, and a gentleman, too, but he does not suffer criminals gladly, certainly not the heartless breed of social vampires that have sucked Nigeria dry to bare bones.

Power supply: What’s Buhari doing that Jonathan didn’t do?

Power supply: What’s Buhari doing that Jonathan didn’t do?

IT was too obvious to be overlooked, but I first noticed the relative improvement in power supply right from the weekend Muhammadu Buhari assumed office as president. I made alternative power supply plans to watch the live streaming of the president’s inauguration even though I ended up seeing just the tail end of it.

Looks that got Lebanese cleric Nigerian Visa

Looks that got Lebanese cleric Nigerian Visa

A photo posted by the National News Agency after the arrest revealed that Mr. Al Assir had recently adopted a new look, shaving his long, unkempt beard and trading his usual religious robes and headwear for a more inconspicuous jacket and sweater. Some local news outlets suggested Mr Assir had also had plastic surgery to alter his appearance.

10 injured, 3 missing as land grabbers invade Ogun community

10 injured, 3 missing as land grabbers invade Ogun community

No fewer than 10 persons were injured yesterday, while three others have been declared missing, at Ipetoro/Lowa in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, following invasion of the community by suspected land grabbers, popularly called Ájagungbale.

Port state control: NIMASA detains 63 vessels

Port state control: NIMASA detains 63 vessels

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, detained a total of 63 substandard vessels on account of structural and operational deficiencies in 2014. The agency also inspected a total of 726 vessels under the Port State Control regime making Nigeria one of the enforcers of the convention in Africa.

Ambode terminates Falomo Shopping Centre re-devt contract

Ambode terminates Falomo Shopping Centre re-devt contract

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, Wednesday, approved the termination of the concession granted by the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC) to Afriland Properties for the redevelopment of the Falomo Shopping Centre, Ikoyi.