WHO IS AFRAID OF THE MIDDLE BELT?
By Obadiah Mailafia Last week a bill was presented to the House of Representatives, entitled “Geo-political Zones of the Federation Bill 2020”. It was sponsored by Kpam Sokpo (PDP, Benue). It aims essentially to enshrine the Six Geopolitical Zones in our Constitution, with “North Central” being renamed “Middle Belt”. The Six Geopolitical Zones were first […]
Wamakko urges Nigerians for renewed faith, confidence in democracy, seeks fervent prayers for country
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto The Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has urged Nigerians to have renewed faith and confidence in the country’s democracy of over two decades. Senator Wamakko, who represents Sokoto North Senatorial District is also the Deputy Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti Corruption. The Lawmaker, who is also the Chairman […]
Tambuwal: ” We will collaborate police for effective community policing”
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has reiterated his administration determination and readiness to work closely with the Nigerian Police for a responsive community policing across the state.The renewed action according to Tambuwal was to ensure success of the community policing committee on ground in the state.Tambuwal who had inaugurated […]
GROUND ZERO Tuesday, 16th June, 2020:…Godwin Obaseki and Philips Shuaibu Resigns from APC… What next?… Femi Adesina Cautions Nigerians Against Calling Buhari A Failure
GROUND ZERO Tuesday, 16th June, 2020, on Invicta 98.9fm. SNIPPETS Godwin Obaseki and Philips Shuaibu Resigns from APC… What next? Femi Adesina Cautions Nigerians Against Calling Buhari A Failure GUESTS – i –Dr. Bright Oniovokukor, Project Director, Indomitable Youths Organization (IYO) ii- Comr. Jude Obasanmi, Josémaria Escriva Foundation, and Convener, Concerned Ekpoma Eminent Stakeholders Forum. […]
GROUND ZERO Saturday, 13th June, 2020: …EDO 2020 : APC Disqualifies Godwin Obaseki from contesting in Parties primary… Fracas in Kaduna state House of Assembly
GROUND ZERO Saturday, 13th June, 2020, on Invicta 98.9fm. SNIPPETS EDO 2020 : APC Disqualifies Godwin Obaseki from contesting in Parties primary….Obaseki says he will not appeal …. Rumours of plans to defect to PDP… PDP ready to accept Obaseki, but not ready to give automatic ticket. Fracas in Kaduna state House of Assembly as […]
Court of Appeal upholds Oshiomhole’s suspension as APC chairman… As Obaseki, Deputy resigns from APC
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). A three-member panel of justices led by the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem held that Oshiomhole’s appeal challenging his suspension was unmeritorious. This is coming on the same […]
Debt: We’re robbing our children to pay for our greed, Atiku tells Buhari
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said Nigeria is in financial crisis, stressing that ‘we’re robbing our children to pay for our own greed’ He urged the federal government to reduce its 2020 budget by at least 25%, to reflect the economic realities of the times. Atiku in a statement on Tuesday by his Media […]
Edo 2020: Obaseki, Resigns From APC
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor announced this on Tuesday after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the nation’s capital. He made the announcement four days after he was screened out and declared unfit to participate in the APC primary […]
REMEMBERING THE APO 6; 15 YEARS AFTER
By Charles Ogbu (Twitter @RealCharlesOgbu) Today makes it 15 years since 5 Igbo traders along with their female friend were brutally murdered by men of the Nigerian Police Force led by then Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Danjuma Ibrahim at a police checkpoint in Gimbiya street, area 11, Garriki, Abuja because the female victim turned […]
KDSG removes roadblocks at state boundaries
Kaduna State Government has directed the removal of roadblocks at the various boundaries of the state and has ordered relevant agencies to dismantle and relocate the barricades that enforced the ban on interstate travel. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Mr Muyiwa Adekeye on Monday evening, the government also […]