We’ve spent N12bn on water – Jigawa govt

We’ve spent N12bn on water – Jigawa govt

Dutse—Jigawa State Government has said it spent N12 billion on provision of potable water to residents of the state since the All Progressive Congress, APC-led administration of Governor Badaru Abubakar came to power in 2015.
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Otti, Ikpeazu at war over Abia guber poll

Otti, Ikpeazu at war over Abia guber poll

UMUAHIA—THE Campaign Organization of Alex Otti, the Abia State APGA governorship candidate has accused Governor Okezie Ikpeazu   and his party, PDP, of using money meant to pay workers in the State to purchase the PVCs of hungry and vulnerable citizens while workers are owed months of arrears of salaries.

Shettima’s tears and fear mongering

Shettima’s tears and fear mongering

By Abel Audu At a time when an average Nigerian politician appears to have taken courses in film acting and stage performance, the tears shed by Borno state governor, Kashim Ibrahim Shettima when he led the state elders on a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari, were suspect. Not even his bawling and cracking voice, when […]

2018 African Footballer of the Year: Aubameyang, Mane, Salah battle for crown again

2018 African Footballer of the Year: Aubameyang, Mane, Salah battle for crown again

Tonight promises to be one of intense entertainment, music and drama as the best football stars in Africa are honoured, when the winner of the 2018 African Footballer of the Year is revealed by the Confederation of African Football in Dakar, Senegal. Liverpool forwards Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, and Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, are the three players battling for the top honour, in a repeat of last year’s shortlist

Gent terminate Awoniyi’s loan deal

Gent terminate Awoniyi’s loan deal

Former youth international, Taiwo Awoniyi has joined the growing number of Nigerian players in search of new clubs, following the termination of his loan deal at KAA Gent of Belgium

Minimum wage: Nationwide strike can start anytime without notice

Minimum wage: Nationwide strike can start anytime without notice

AHEAD of a nationwide strike over the Federal Government’s refusal to send a draft bill on N30,000 National Minimum Wage to the National Assembly to legislate into law,  organised labour and its civil society allies are, today, holding a nationwide mobilisation and mass protest to force government into action.

DELTA GOV: Ogboru should wait till 2023 – Abideke

DELTA GOV: Ogboru should wait till 2023 – Abideke

Thompson Abideke, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State and leader of Operation Return Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for Second Tenure, in this interview, explains why Deltans should re-elect Governor Okowa.

Election is about better future for Nigerians — Orbih

Election is about better future for Nigerians — Orbih

BENIN —CHAIRMAN, Edo State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Dan Orbih, has said next month’s general election was not about the party but securing a better future for Nigerians and the country’s democracy.

Shehu Shagari: Bye to a fatherly President

Shehu Shagari: Bye to a fatherly President

AFTER 93 years of a life marked by remarkable historical moments, President of Nigeria in the Second Republic, Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, died on Friday December 28, 2018. But, not even death can diminish his relevance as an esteemed member of the pantheon of Nigerian leaders who left indelible marks on the canvas of Nigeria’s evolving nationhood.

I’ll complete Ajaokuta Steel, others – ATIKU

I’ll complete Ajaokuta Steel, others – ATIKU

LOKOJA—Peoples Democratic Party,  PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to complete the Ajaokuta Steel Company, ASC, and other abandoned projects of the present administration if elected President in the February 16 election.