Take leaders to task over service delivery, NGO urges journalists
By Philip Yatai An NGO, Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL) on Tuesday urged journalists to expand investigation on issues around quality of service delivery, particularly in education, health and other basic services. Mr Istifanus Akau of PERL-Engaged Citizens Pillar, made the call in Kaduna during a reflection session with media partners in Kaduna […]
Obasanjo’s Endorsement of Atiku: Leave Kukah, Gumi Alone, MURIC Tells Critics
By AUSTIN OWOICHO, Abuja The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has added to the cacophony of voices on the recent reconciliation between ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. According to MURIC in its press release of early Wednesday, 17thOctober, 2018, signed by its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, there is nothing out of place in […]
Ganduje Bribe Videos Doctored, Group Says
By KATO P. LADAN, Kaduna A group, National Association of Progressive Minded Nigerians (NAPMIN) has condemned the smearing of the image of the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje through what it described as a doctored video. The group expressed this in a statement jointly signed by Dr Charles Chima (National President), Haj. Fatima Mohammad Sani (Secretary) […]
Red Cross ‘heartbroken’ over execution of Hauwa Leman by Boko Haram
The International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) says it is heartbroken over the execution of Hauwa Leman, one of its health workers abducted in March by a Boko Haram faction. In a statement on Tuesday, the organisation described the murder of Leman as a despicable act of cruelty. The Islamic State West Africa Province […]
THE SENATE VETOES PRESIDENT BUHARI OVER ELECTORAL BILL
Nigeria Senate passes electoral act into law overriding the President The Nigeria Senate has passed the Electoral Act No. 6 (2010 Amendment) Bill 2017 into law overriding the assent of the president . The amended act are as follows; 1. There shall now be full biometric accreditation of voters with Smart Card Readers and/or other […]
The 50 men, women on Buhari’s travel ban list
Thirteen former governors and seven former ministers, all facing corruption trials, were among the 50 men and women that make up the travel ban list under Executive Order No. 6 issued by President Muhammadu Buhari. The restriction followed the judicial affirmation of the constitutionality and legality of the order. The watch-list and restriction were put […]
Goodluck speaks on SouthEast Governors reaction over Peter Obi as VP
Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East zone to support the party’s presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in his choice of Mr. Peter Obi as his running mate, to ensure victory for PDP in next year’s general elections. The former President’s appeal […]
I Will Always Be With You – Fayose Promises Residents As He Leaves Ekiti Today
The outgoing Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has promised to always be with the people. He also urged them to trust in God for a better future for him and the state. The governor said this during a thanksgiving service held in his honour at the Government House chapel on Sunday morning, after which he […]
Ohanaeze declares total support for Atiku/Obi ticket – Vanguard News
•We were not consulted, S/East PDP insists •How decision may alter nation’s six top offices By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor, Emeka Mamah & Dirisu Yakubu In what appears to be a direct response to the feeble opposition of the Ebonyi State governor, Chief Dave Umahi, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has asked Ndigbo to accept the choice […]
Imo 2019: The Deputy Ihedioha Needs
Walter Duru, Ph.D The wind of politics is blowing heavily across the country, with alignments and re-alignments as daily occurrences, depending on the interest of individual politicians, groups and associations. In Imo State, the wind is so heavy that the state is up for grabs, as no particular political party or structure can confidently claim […]