Governance

Tinubu’s Aide Steps Aside Over Health Issues

By Ada Nkong Special Adviser media and publicity to President Tinubu Ajuri Ngelale has stepped aside. In a statement made available to newsmen,Ngelale cited health issues as reason for his decision He further asked that the privacy of himself and his family be respected during this period. Ngelale has prior to his appointment worked as… Continue reading Tinubu’s Aide Steps Aside Over Health Issues

Governance

Full Text : President Tinubu’s Address to Nigerians Post End Bad Governance Protest

By Ada Nkong BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMEDFORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIAON THE NATIONWIDE PROTEST DATE: SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2024 My fellow Nigerians, I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed… Continue reading Full Text : President Tinubu’s Address to Nigerians Post End Bad Governance Protest

Governance

President Tinubu to Address the Nation

By Ada Nkong President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am. A statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale special adviser to the president on media and publicity says Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are  to plug into the network services of the Nigerian Television… Continue reading President Tinubu to Address the Nation

POLITICS

(Video): Investigating NAPTIP’s Efficacy on Emergency Response Systems for victims of gender -based violence in the FCT

By Adora Ransome-Chesa Drug abuse has become a serious problem in our society. Lots of young persons have had their future thwarted as a result of drug addiction. Gender based violence is also fueled by Drug abuse. https://youtu.be/kuUr4zYq0rY?si=JMiiBva87V8t6mCK â…žIn this report,Adaora nvestigates  illicit activities, by underaged youths, encouraged by drug merchants and   peer pressure… Continue reading (Video): Investigating NAPTIP’s Efficacy on Emergency Response Systems for victims of gender -based violence in the FCT

POLITICS

Urueoffong/Oruko Chairmanship: Stakeholders Decry Purported Plans of Imposition

By Ada Nkong Stakeholders in Urueoffong/Oruko local government area have cried out against alleged plans to impose Hon. Uno Etim as council chairman. A statement signed by 44 Stakeholders says the party structure has already endorsed the incumbent,Dr Tukubok Okpoyo for the position based on her antecedents. See full statement below: TEXT OF A PRESS… Continue reading Urueoffong/Oruko Chairmanship: Stakeholders Decry Purported Plans of Imposition

POLITICS

UrueOffong/Oruko: PDP Stakeholders Condemn  Petition for Removal of Dr Tukubok Okpoyo From Chairmanship Race

By Ada Nkong Some stakeholders of the People's Democratic Party in Urueoffong Oruko local government, Akwa Ibom State have raised an alarm over a petition by some politicians asking for the removal of Dr Tukubok Okpoyo Transition Chairman of the local government from the chairmanship race. In a petition to the Director state security service… Continue reading UrueOffong/Oruko: PDP Stakeholders Condemn  Petition for Removal of Dr Tukubok Okpoyo From Chairmanship Race

POLITICS

Appreciation: Chief Bassey Esin Visits Edok Oruko

By Ada Nkong In a bid to thank his people , the Newly inaugurated member of the Governing Council of Federal University Kashere Gombe state, Chief Bassey Esin was at his home town, Edok-Oruko to appreciate his people for their support during the campaign and general elections in 2023  which led to the emergence of … Continue reading Appreciation: Chief Bassey Esin Visits Edok Oruko

Judiciary

Court Rules in Favour of Local Government Autonomy

By Ada Nkong The Supreme Court has passed judgement granting local government financial autonomy. The court also directed the federal government to henceforth, pay allocation meant for the 774 local government directly to their respective accounts. Delivering judgment in the suit on Thursday, a seven-member panel of justices held that state governments have continued to… Continue reading Court Rules in Favour of Local Government Autonomy

POLITICS

Our Commitment To Edo Is Captured In Our Prosperity For All Manifesto- Asue Ighodalo .

By Ada Nkong The Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the Edo State governorship election,Asue Ighodalo  has assured Edo sons and daughters in diaspora of prosperity for all if voted into power. A statement by Nosakhare Onaiwi deputy diaspora head Asue/Ogie movement made this known in a statement made available to our correspondent.S See full statement… Continue reading Our Commitment To Edo Is Captured In Our Prosperity For All Manifesto- Asue Ighodalo .