Four years ago, Justin Trudeau swept to power in a historic, come-from-behind victory, promising "real change". Can the Liberal Party leader convince Canadians to rally behind him and his party once again? The day Mr Trudeau was sworn in, he made headlines around the world as much for his new gender-balanced cabinet as for the… Continue reading CANADA ELECTIONS: IS JUSTIN TRUDEAU IN TROUBLE?
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ELECTION TRIBUNAL UPHOLDS EMMANUEL UDOM’S ELECTION_Ada Nkong
The election of Governor Emmanuel Udom has been affirmed by the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital . Delivering judgement, a three-man panel of the Tribunal upheld the election of Governor Emmanuel in a unanimously on Thursday. The Tribunal, however, dismissed the petition filed by Mr Nsima Ekere of… Continue reading ELECTION TRIBUNAL UPHOLDS EMMANUEL UDOM’S ELECTION_Ada Nkong
YEMI-ESAN REPLACES WINIFRED OYO ITA AS ACTING HOS_Ada Nkong
In a bid to stabilize the civil service,President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Mrs. Folashade Yemi-Esan as the Acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation with immediate effect. A statement signed by Willie Bassey ,Director Information says "Dr. Mrs. Yemi-Esan, who is the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources takes… Continue reading YEMI-ESAN REPLACES WINIFRED OYO ITA AS ACTING HOS_Ada Nkong
LETS HAVE SOME PEACE-AYO FAYOSE
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has taken to his Twitter handle to respond to statements made by Current Governor of the state, Kayode Fayemi, recently with regards to the fact that the workers in the state civil service were being owed N57billion as arrears of unpaid salaries and emoluments from the previous administration led… Continue reading LETS HAVE SOME PEACE-AYO FAYOSE
BREAKING: SIEGE ON SAHARA REPORTERS OFFICE_Femi Ehiabhi
Soldiers and policemen have been mobilised to the Lagos office of the SaharaReporters, the online publishing platform of Omoyele Sowore, the convener of Revolution Now protest, who is currently being detained by the Department of State Services (DSS). The armed security operatives, according to an inside source, arrived the SaharaReporters premises as early as 6:00 am,… Continue reading BREAKING: SIEGE ON SAHARA REPORTERS OFFICE_Femi Ehiabhi
VP’s POWERS INTACT-LAOLU AKANDE
Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has reacted to reports making the rounds that he did not follow due process in supervision of agencies under him. He described the report as false and misleading. He was reacting to report that Buhari had directed him to seek approvals for agencies under him This was contained in statement to newsmen… Continue reading VP’s POWERS INTACT-LAOLU AKANDE
PRESIDENT BUHARI DISSOLVES SPIP,MANDATES AGF TO TAKE OVER INVESTIGATION_Ada Nkong
President Muhammadu Buhari has dissolved the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property (SPIP) headed by Mr. Okoi Obono-Obla as Chairman. A statement signed by Femi Adesina special adviser to the President on media and publicity says "the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has been directed to immediately take… Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI DISSOLVES SPIP,MANDATES AGF TO TAKE OVER INVESTIGATION_Ada Nkong
SOUTH AFRICA APOLOGISES For XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS_Ada Nkong
Special envoy to South African President Ramaphosa has tendered his country's apologies for the recent attacks on Nigerians and other Africans living and working in South Africa. At a meeting today at the Villa, Jeff Radebe who was in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, to convey "sincerest apologies about the incident that has recently transpired in South Africa",… Continue reading SOUTH AFRICA APOLOGISES For XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS_Ada Nkong
ADDITIONAL AIDES: Gov. UMAHI APPOINTS 180 MORE_Femi Ehiabhi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has approved the appointment of 180 additional aides to serve as Executive Assistants (EA) and Senior technical Assistant (STA). Mr Clement Nweke, Principal Secretary to the governor in a statement in Abakaliki, directed the appointees, which include two former members of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, EBSHA, and ex-deputy… Continue reading ADDITIONAL AIDES: Gov. UMAHI APPOINTS 180 MORE_Femi Ehiabhi
