Anambra Central: We want free, fair polls —PDP
THE Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Anambra State has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure free and fair elections during the planned re-run polls for Anambra Central senatorial zone.
Delta LG boss decries effects of economic downturn on grassroots
Chairman of Warri North Local Government Area, Delta State, Mr. Franas Eyituoyor, has expressed concern that people at the grassroots were not enjoying the dividends of democracy due to the harsh economic realities in the country.
House c’ttee probes alleged sex for relief materials at IDPs’ camps
Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, Alhaji Sani Zoro, has said investigation had commenced into the sex for relief materials scandals that rocked some Internally Displaced Persons’camp in the country.
Almajiris are like loosed animals without owners — Al-Makura
Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has described as pathetic Almajiris (street beggars) in the state who roam the streets begging for daily meals, in spite of government’s efforts.
A-Court strikes out appeal by sacked Rivers LG bosses
AN Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, yesterday, struck out the appeal by the sacked 22 local government chairmen elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State.
The alternative party option
OUR leaders have failed us. It is clear that our politics is that of bread and butter politics, that is politics of the stomach. No one is left out; the one that is good is tainted by very bad ones. When you have one good apple mixed with nine bad apples, the result is ten rotten apples. The revelations from the Dasuki investigations are galling and nauseating. It is a surprise that the country is still standing despite the activities of carpetbaggers we have as leaders and politicians.
