CSOs react to Buhari’s EO granting autonomy to state judiciary, legislature
The Executive Director, Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim Rafsanjani, said: “It is important also in agenda setting they mainstream transparency and accountability, responsive and responsible governance at the legislature, judiciary and imbibe prudent management of resources.
Alleged Certificate Forgery: Bayelsa Dep Gov asks tribunal to quash subpoena against him
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has asked the state governorship tribunal sitting in Abuja to vacate the subpoena that was issued for him to appear and tender a copy of his disputed National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Exemption Certificate allegedly issued in 1998. Senator Ewhrudjakpo, in a motion […]
Clark spearheaded creation of ECOWAS, says ex-minister
Former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, has described Chief Edwin Clark, as a nationalist and an elder-statesman who played a key role in the creation of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS.
Werner bags hat-trick as Leipzig trounce Mainz
Timo Werner bagged a hat-trick as RB Leipzig thrashed Mainz 5-0 on Sunday to climb back to third in the Bundesliga and keep their dwindling title hopes just about alive. Julian Nagelsmann’s side sit seven points behind leaders Bayern Munich ahead of the reigning champions’ top-of-the-table clash against second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. Leipzig bounced […]
PDP insists it won Kogi governorship election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) insists that its candidate, Engr. Musa Wada, won the November 2019 Kogi state governorship election, adding that it will never relent until it reclaims the mandate at the Appeal Court.
Kim Clijsters determined to press on with comeback
Kim Clijsters is looking forward to returning to the US Open even though the coronavirus pandemic means that since her second comeback from retirement she has spent more time with her family. “I’m still motivated,” the four-time Grand Slam winner told a Belgium newspaper on Sunday. “I hope we can still play this season. But […]
Uzodinma urged to partner with OMPALAN for development
Community leaders, religious leaders and youth leaders across oil-bearing Ohaji/Egbema and Oguta LGAs of Imo State have called on Governor Uzodinma to embrace and work with members of Imo State OMPALAN especially their leader, Bishop Udo Azogu in view of the critical role the organization in Imo State to defend democracy.
Military air strikes neutralize 200 bandits in multiple offensives in Katsina, Zamfara states
In continuation of the offensive to rid the North West of the Country of armed bandits and other criminal elements, the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has neutralized close to 200 armed bandits in multiple airstrikes conducted at Ibrahim Mai’Bai’s Camp in Jibia Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State and Kurmin Kura in Zurmi LGA of Zamfara State on 22 and 23 May 2020.
Biafra realization: We are not bordered by activities of saboteurs – Nnamdi Kanu
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday said he and his pro Biafra group are not bothered by the activities of saboteurs and traitors working against the Biafra realization.
Rukky features Mayorkun on new song ‘Felony’
Rukky happens to be the only music act signed to the label behind the collaboration. The label “Hustlers Ambition” that has Otega Emegboro as CEO is currently based in Lagos, Nigeria. READ ALSO: Richardine Bartee: A Woman on a mission to put African Music on world stage Rukky, whose real names are Oghenerukevwe Emegboro, delivered his […]
COVID-19: Gov Sule urges compliance, fervent prayers at Eid-el-Fitr
By David Odama GOVERNOR Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has urged Muslim faithful to observed social distancing, comply with the guidelines put in place by the government to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Sule who gave the charge in a message to Muslims made available to journalists in Lafia urged the Muslim faithful […]
APC NWC mulls indirect primary for Ondo as PDP, Akeredolu’s deputy meet on his defection
THE National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may adopt the indirect mode of primary for its July governorship primary election.
90% households in Taraba to have access to clean water before 2023 – Gov Ishaku
Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has assured that 90 percent of the state would have access to portable clean water before he exits office at the expiration of his second tenure in 2023.
Why we handed quit notice to Almajirai in Igboland ― INC
By Chinonso Alozie – Owerri The Igbo National Council, INC, Sunday said that it gave 21 days ultimatum to the Almajiriai in the Southern part of Nigeria, to vacate in order to avoid Jihadists’ militants from accomplishing their aim of wiping our Southerners. INC in Owerri, through the President, Chilos Godsent, said they came into […]
Omo-Agege mourns late Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte
DEPUTY President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo Agege said Sunday that the late former Supreme Court judge, Justice Adolphus Godwin Karibi-Whyte impacted on Nigeria and the global community with cerebral contributions in his chosen field.
Executive Order: Adeniran, Ozekhome commend Buhari
ABUJA- Former Minister of Education, Professor Tunde Adeniran has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing an executive order granting autonomy to state legislatures and judiciaries, saying the development is part of the restructuring being clamoured for in the past few years.
