Confirmation of Justice Amadi as Rivers next CJ divides lawyers
By Egufe Yafugborhi & Davies Iheamnachor Despite an ongoing strike by the parliamentary staff, which has left gates of the Rivers State House of Assembly shut for over a week, House members found a convergence to confirm Justice Simeon Amadi as the next Chief Judge of the state. With the lawmakers nod concluding the process […]
2023: CSO writes INEC Chair over declining voter turnout
Calls for continuous voter registration By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Ahead of 2023 general elections and others slated in 2021 and 2022, a Civil Society Organisation, CSO, The Nigerian Alliance, TNA, Wednesday, wrote to the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over declining voter turnout. The letter with subject ‘Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Continued […]
Okowa’s govt a unique, colossal failure ― Efe Duku
Prince Efe Duku is the Special Adviser on Legislative and Plenary Matters to the Deputy President of the Senate, Sen Ovie Omo-Agege (Delta-Central, APC). In this interview with Temisan Amoye, he discusses the DSP’s legislative representation and achievements, governance in Delta state, and clears the air on the alleged rift between the leadership of the […]
Osinbajo would make a great prime minister to Buhari’s ceremonial presidency
By Olu Fasan IMAGINE this scenario. President Muhammadu Buhari is a ceremonial president, a titular head of state. Professor Yemi Osinbajo is the prime minister and head of government, with powers to appoint ministers and constitutionally in charge of running the country. So, what would happen? Well, Nigeria would still have the aloof and laid-back […]
Ezza-Effium crisis: Lawmaker petitions IGP over mass destruction of lives, properties in Ebonyi
… claims over 500 killed by mercenaries By Luminous Jannamike The lawmaker representing Ohaukwu North constituency in Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Hon. Chinedu Awo, on Wednesday, urged the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to investigate the mass destruction of lives and properties within Ezza-Effium community in the State. Awo alleged that suspected mercenaries from […]
An administration and its silver linings
By Ikechukwu Amaechi IN an attempt to muddle the waters, spin doctors in the Presidency and their cohorts seem to have devised a new strategy. Not contented anymore with just calling people who dare criticise President Muhammadu Buhari, no-matter how constructive, haters, and being generally dismissive of any opinion that disagrees with their holy grail, […]
