POLITICS

PDP Group Insists Damagum’s Removal is about 2027

By Efosa Osagie The Concerned PDP League (CPDPL), a pressure within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said the 2027 presidential ticket of the party is the major reason some PDP leaders want the acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum to stepdown. The group in a statement jointly signed by its National Secretary, Alhaji Tasiu… Continue reading PDP Group Insists Damagum’s Removal is about 2027

Governance

Breaking News: FG Scraps Ministry of Sports, Niger Delta,Sacks Ministers

By Ada Nkong Breaking News: President Tinubu and Federal Executive Council scrap Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of sports development. There will now be a ministry of regional development to oversee all the regional development commissions, such as Niger Delta Development Commission, North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission , North East Development… Continue reading Breaking News: FG Scraps Ministry of Sports, Niger Delta,Sacks Ministers

POLITICS

NUJ FCT Executive Debunk Impeachment Reports, Fault Hasty Reportage

By Ada Nkong Following reports in some parts of the media that the FCT Executive council has been impeached due to disturbances during Congress and formation of an electoral committee, the state working committee has debunked the reports saying the impeachment process followed was not constitutional. According to a release signed by the chairman as… Continue reading NUJ FCT Executive Debunk Impeachment Reports, Fault Hasty Reportage

POLITICS

Political Homecoming:  Hon Brian Odey Hosts Yala 1 Stakeholders and Constituents in Calabar

.. appreciates all for the support so far By Ada Nkong Member representing Yala 1 State Constituency at the Cross River House of Assembly, Hon. Odey Brian , has expressed his gratitude to party stakeholders, constituents' and supporters across the 8 wards of Yala 1 in Yala local government for their support so far and… Continue reading Political Homecoming:  Hon Brian Odey Hosts Yala 1 Stakeholders and Constituents in Calabar

POLITICS

Ogoja Local Government Council Elections: Look Beyond Posters, Demand Needs Based  Manifestos -Amb. Hart Modey

By Ada Nkong Amb. Hart Modey As the preparation for local government council elections in Ogoja gains momentum, the electorate has been urged to scrutinise candidates and choose credible persons that can drive change. In a conversation with our correspondents, Amb. Hart Modey a politician and ambassador for Peace stressed the need for the candidates… Continue reading Ogoja Local Government Council Elections: Look Beyond Posters, Demand Needs Based  Manifestos -Amb. Hart Modey

POLITICS

Badaru Casts Vote  in Jigawa Local Government  Elections, Commends Peaceful Process

By Ada Nkong Nigeria's Minister of Defence,  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar , has cast his vote in the Jigawa State local government council elections at his Babura Kofar Arewa polling unit. A statement signed by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public relations of the ministry says accompanied by APC chieftains, family members, supporters, and well-wishers,… Continue reading Badaru Casts Vote  in Jigawa Local Government  Elections, Commends Peaceful Process

POLITICS

Cross River Defections: PDP Must Remain Steadfast-Amb. Hart Modey

By Francisca Ogar Amb. Hart Modey                                            Ambassador for Peace Following defection of some legislators in Cross River State from the PDP to the APC, Amb. Hart Modey has urged law makers in the state to put their constituents first irrespective of party affiliations. Talking to our correspondent on the sidelines of his investiture as Ambassador… Continue reading Cross River Defections: PDP Must Remain Steadfast-Amb. Hart Modey

POLITICS

Just in: Obaseki Jets Out With Wife on Terminal Leave

By Efosa Osagie ….secretly hands-over to Eboigbe, who will run government till November 11 Reports reaching us say that the outgoing Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has handed over the reins of power to his close ally and ex-Commissioner for Finance Joseph Eboigbe, who doubles as the Secretary to the Edo State Government.… Continue reading Just in: Obaseki Jets Out With Wife on Terminal Leave

POLITICS

I Remain Loyal to The People’s Democratic Party (PDP)-Senator Jarigbe Agom

Following rumours making the rounds that some PDP serving members of the house of assembly from Cross River State have plans to decamp to APC,Senator Jarigbe Agom representing Cross River North has reaffirmed his membership of the PDP. In a statement made available to our correspondent, the senator described the rumour as completely false and… Continue reading I Remain Loyal to The People’s Democratic Party (PDP)-Senator Jarigbe Agom