Alleged marginalization: Non-indigenes threaten boycott
NON indigenes of Anambra State resident in the state, under the aegis of Assemblies of Non-indigenes Association of Nigeria, yesterday, threatened to mobilize its members to boycott the election if the marginalization of non-indigenes allegedly initiated by a former governor of the state continues unabated.
Nig vs Cam: Cameroon ‘ll fight to the finish – Eguavoen
Former Super Eagles coach, Austin Eguavoen is certain Nigeria’s opponents in the September 1 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Cameroon will not go down easily in Uyo, even as he believes the Eagles will soar over their guests.
Traditional rulers and party politics
The pertinent question is should the traditional rulers keep their thrones if they take part in party politics?
Uwazuruike counters Buhari, says Biafra, not restructuring or Igbo presidency is our ultimate target
Leader of Biafra Independence Movement, BIM, and founder of Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, has dismissed President Buhari’s stand on Nigeria’s unity.
Anambra: You can’t buy our c’ttee, Wike, Fayose warn PDP members
Awka—CHAIRMAN of the panel on the Anambra State Ward Congress, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and his counterpart from Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, said yesterday, in Awka that unlike what was happening in the past, Anambra politicians would never buy members of their committee.
Family petitions IG as police shoots one dead, injure two at funeral
RELATIVES of Fred Igueriede, 34, shot dead on Saturday by a police escort at Emede, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, have petitioned the Inspection-General of Police, demanding justice in the matter.
Edo Assembly lift suspension of ex-Speaker, Majority Leader
The Edo State House of Assembly, yesterday, lifted the suspension of its former Speaker, Mr Justin Okonoboh, and Majority Leader, Foly Ogedengbe.
Amnesty to Sheriff group, another arrogance of PDP in Edo —Rep
THE member representing Ikpoba Okhai/Egor Federal constituency of Edo State in the House of Representatives, Mr Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, has described the recent comment by the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to grant amnesty to loyalists of the former factional chairman of the party, Alhaji Ali Modu Sheriff, as part of the arrogance of the PDP.
Nigerians are hungry for food, devt, Fayose tells Buhari
EKITI State Governor and Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum, Mr Ayodele Fayose, yesterday, challenged President Muhammadu Buhari and All Progressives Congress, APC, to face governance squarely and deliver the gains of democracy to Nigerians, saying the people are hungry not only for food but also for development.
Ensure strict compliance with broadcast code, el-Rufai tells NBC
KADUNA—GOVERNOR Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has charged the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, to ensure broadcast stations adhere strictly to the broadcast code to stem hate and divisive messages.
Youths to Loyibo, PNDPC: Don’t insult Clark; PANDEF’s recognised regional body
YOUTHS and agitating groups of Urhobo ethnic nationality in Delta State, yesterday, warned the newly-formed Pan Niger Delta Peoples’ Congress, PNDPC, and its Coordinator, Chief Mike Loyibo, to desist from anta-gonising the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, and the Convener, Chief Edwin Clark.
NLC, NULGE join demand for LG autonomy
In furtherance to the agitation for local government autonomy, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has joined Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, in calling on the National Assembly and states’ Assemblies to speedily pass the bill into law.
S-West will continue to support Buhari — Senator Boroffice
CHAIRMAN, Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Senator Robert Boroffice yesterday said that the South West geo-political zone of the country will continue to support President Muhammadu Buhari’s government, just as he welcomed him from London after his medical vacation.
Ekiti APC leads residents in Buhari’s return celebration
Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC and coalition of civil society groups in Ekiti State yesterday, took to the streets of Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital to celebrate the return of President Muhammadu Buhari to Nigeria after 104 days in London on medical vacation.
Youth empowerment: FG spending rises to N240bn in September
THE Federal Government financial commitment to the training, empowerment and employment of unemployed youths in Nigeria is set to rise by 80 per cent or N240 billion in September this year. The government is currently spending N6.9 billion monthly for 200,000 youths enlisted in the programme, targeted at tackling increasing youth unemployment estimated at 40 million persons.
Zenith Bank hails D’Tigress
Zenith Bank Plc, sponsors of the annual National Women League, has showered praises on the Nigeria female team, D’Tigress, for the impressive results recorded so far at the ongoing FIBA Women Afrobasket taking place in Mali. D’Tigress started the competition on a winning note defeating Mozambique 80-69 in their first game, whipped Democratic Republic of Congo 84-47 in the second and on Sunday defeated Egypt 106-72 to emerge the first team to book a place in the quarterfinal of the competition.
