ActionAid Plans National Dialogue on Corruption
…Set to Unveil New Anti-Corruption Programme By Walter Duru ActionAid Nigeria, a national non-governmental organisation and affiliate of ActionAid International says it plans to hold a National Dialogue on Corruption, even as it is set to unveil a new anti-corruption programme in Nigeria next week. In a statement by the Communications Coordinator of the organisation, […]
ICPC Recovers Houses, N18m From Civil Servants
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has recovered two high-rise buildings and N18 million fraudulently acquired by civil servants under the Federal Government’s Monetisation Policy. In a statement on Wednesday, Spokesperson of the commission, Mrs Rasheedat Okoduwa, said the culprits were mainly in the Office of the Head of Civil Service […]
ADAMAWA: Stop These Killings, NHRC Tells Security Agencies
The National Human Rights C omission has condemned in strong term the recent killings and destruction of properties in Demsa, Numan and Girei local government areas of Adamawa State. The Ag. Executive Secretary, Mrs Oti Ovrawah said the statement became imperative following the killings and reprisals which constitute the greatest violation of human rights among […]
Amaechi reveals why Buhari’s govt must stop criticising Jonathan
Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation, says it was high time the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government stopped criticising former President Goodluck Jonathan. Amaechi the present administration should focus on achieving its campaign promises rather than dissipate energy on Jonathan. The Minister spoke when he received the report of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for the finalisation of […]
Tambuwal approves Prof. Wali as new Waziri of Sokoto, four District Heads
By Ado. Hassan, Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has approved the appointment of a new Wazirin Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu. The new Wazirin Sokoto, Sambo Wali, a Professor of Arabic at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, succeeded his brother, late Waziri Junaidu who died few months ago following a protracted illness. […]
Imo State: Where there is no Legislature
Walter Duru, Ph.D In modern democratic societies, the legislature performs three conventional functions of representation, law-making and oversight responsibilities. The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) has provided the legislature in different sections, the powers to perform these functions at both the central and state levels. The legislature controls through legislation, […]
Oyegun’s incompetence forced Atiku out of APC, says Timi Frank
Timi Frank, deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar left the ruling party because of John Oyegun, national chairman. Frank said this in reaction to a comment credited to Oyegun that Atiku’s exit from APC won’t lead to a massive defection from the ruling party. In a […]
Boko Haram: Injured Chibok Boy Returns From Dubai Walking
The boy, who had been on wheelchair in the past four years, can now walk to the consternation of the huge crowd, which welcomed him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Full of smiles, Ali moved about freely amid hugging and handshake with many people. He had arrived with his aunt, Hannatu Madu; […]
Sokoto BDCs Chair appeals for the lifting of ban on importation of vehicles through land borders
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Alhaji Aliyu Sahabi ‘Yar Abba, Chairman Sokoto state Bureau De Change Operators in Sokoto State has appealed to the Federal Government for the urgent need to lift the ban on the importation of vehicles through land borders. Alhaji ‘Yar Abba who spoke to reporters in Sokoto said the call became necessary as […]
Gov. Bagudu Donates N10m to Igbo Community in Kebbi
Kebbi Government said it had donated N10 million to the Igbo community as part of its contribution to boost existing cultural affinity with other ethnic nationalities in the state. A statement by Alhaji Abubakar Muazu, Press Secretary to the governor in Birnin Kebbi on Monday in Birnin Kebbi, said the donation was also to give […]