Egypt’s ousted Islamist president Mursi dies after collapsing in court (REUTERS)
Nadine Awadalla, Enas al-Ashray CAIRO (Reuters) – Former Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi, the first democratically elected head of state in Egypt’s modern history, died on Monday from a heart attack after collapsing in a Cairo court while on trial on espionage charges, authorities and a medical source said. The 67-year-old Mursi, a top figure in the […]
Kaduna: Creation of three new ministries excites Sardaunan Badarawa
Kaduna philanthropist and politician, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman (Sardaunan Badarawa) has reacted to Governor Nasir Elrufai’s initiative for the creation of three new ministries, describing it as well thought out and insightful. Responding to the announcement of the initiative made by Mr Samuel Aruwan, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor (Media & Publicity), he said it […]
‘Gorilla swallowed N6.8m’: Gov. orders probe of Kano Zoo
Kano state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has ordered the State Anti-Corruption Commission to probe the issue of Kano Zoological Gardens story of alleged swallowing of the sum N6.8m by a Gorilla in the Zoo. The order was given by the governor and the Commission has swung into action, immediately after the issuance of the order. […]
5 Things Successful People Do In Arguments (That’ll Help You Hold Your Own)
Avery BlankSenior ContributorForbesWomenI help people advocate for themselves and leverage opportunities. Situations at work and at home can make you angry. Your colleague made your idea their own and got credit for it. A neighbor’s tree fell in your yard and damaged your fence. How would you discuss it with them? When you are angry, […]
9TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: THE FUTURE IN BLEAKNESS
By Osobu Suuru Alexander It takes some spiritual callings and fortifications to make some futuristic pronouncements and declarations; usually the exclusive privilege of prophets. From this foregoing, I do not qualify a bit to make any prediction as I am not a prophet nor a prophet’s son. However, I deem myself qualified to speak on […]
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Female Ag Chief Judge, Gov Bagudu, NJC Tangle Over Gov’s Refusal To Confirm Her Kebbi, Northwest Nigeria The acting Chief Judge of Kebbi State, Northwest Nigeria. Justice Esther Asabe Karatu, has written a petition to the National Judicial Council over Governor Atiku Bagudu’s refusal to confirm her as substantive chief judge of the state. In […]
No more ‘wife of the president’, I’m now First Lady – Aisha Buhari
Five years after then candidate Muhammadu Buhari said there would be no office of the first lady for his wife, Aisha, Mrs Buhari, on Thursday, announced her decision to be addressed as the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Since Mr Buhari’s first term inauguration as president, the presidency has referred to Mrs […]
Election of Omo-Agege, Gbajabiamila, Desecration of NASS – HURIWA
A Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, on Thursday called for the impeachment of Senator Ovie-Omo-Agege as the Deputy Senate President. It said the credibility of the 9th Senate would be eroded if Omo-Agege was not impeached, adding that the National Assembly would remain a “mere political circus ring and a charade even.” HURIWA […]
PDP Governors’ Forum Congratulates Newly Inaugurated NASS Leadership
The Peoples’ Democratic Party, (PDP), Governors’ Forum, has congratulated the newly elected leadership of the 9th National Assembly, inaugurated on Tuesday June 11. The Chairman of the Forum, Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, gave the congratulatory message in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Public Affairs, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, in Abuja. Dickson […]
Buhari’s Democracy Day Speech (12 June,2019)
Here is the full text of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Democracy Day speech. Protocols 1. All praise is due to GOD Almighty, who spared our lives to be present at this great occasion. We give thanks also that the democratic process has been further entrenched and strengthened. 2. Twenty years ago, a democratically elected government took […]