Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State has said that Governor Nyesom Wike was doing everything possible to tackle security challenges in Ogoni area of the state.

Ahead of Sunday’s planned screening of the four governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State, three of the aspirants have concluded plans to boycott the screening which they described as illegal.

SEQUEL to allegations that the Department of State Services, DSS, is holding the President of Nigerian Youth Council, Mr. Ugochinyere Michael, without any charges filed against him, the House of Representatives yesterday directed DSS to either charge him to court or release him immediately.

ABUJA — Over 200 members of the House of Representatives are poised for a showdown with the leadership of the House should it decides to commit the returned 2016 budget estimates to the House Committee on Appropriation for scrutiny.

Hon Uzoma Nkem-Abonta, a lawyer, chairman House Committee on Public Petitions, represents Ukwa East/West of Abia State in the House of Representatives on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in this chat spoke extensively on the implications of allowing herdsmen have grazing reserves in Nigeria among other issues.

THE tiny island of Cuba with no major natural resources, military prowess or strong economy, produced two of the most famous and charismatic leaders of the last one hundred years; Ernesto Che Guevara and Fidel Castro Ruiz

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, disclosed that tourism and culture would soon be the bedrock of Nigeria’s economy.

A bill prescribing stringent sanctions for sexual predators in schools and allows victims of sexual harassment to file civil damages against predators, even after conviction, is pending in the Senate

The National Executive Committee, NEC, of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday approved the retention of the chairmanship of the party to the North, setting the stage for continuation of Senator Ali Modu Sheriff in office.

The police and civil defence corps yesterday averted what would have been a violent clash between pro and anti-Saraki protesters in the National Assembly complex.

Traditional and religious institutions had played and continue to play varied and dynamic roles in various parts of the world, including our country, Nigeria. These institutions provided the cohesion and harmony required to sustain the functionality and dynamism of our local communities and the relevance of our socio-cultural traditions and values in the wider arena of national discourse.

Problems of orphans and vulnerable children would continue to evoke sympathy and emotion, because this category of people are never put in consideration. Often times, they are consigned to back seat whenever government, at all levels, make plans for every sector of the society.

Lagos—Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, yesterday, paid glowing tribute to late activist and foremost lawyer, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, saying he was inspired by his disposition towards the masses and the people of Nigeria.

ITSEKIRI leaders, through the Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, ILOT, yesterday raised more justifications for their call on Delta State House of Assembly not to pass the 2016 budget of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, over allegations of “official corruption.”

Edo State governor, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, has hailed President Mohammadu Buhari on his fatherly stance in the financial meltdown facing the states.