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 .

POLITICS

ELD-EL-KABIR: REPS MEMBER GANA PRAYS FOR NIGERIA, URGES UNITY AND LOVE AMONG CITIZENS

By Ada Nkong The Honourable Member of the House of Reps , Hon. Joshua Gana, has called for unity and love among Nigerians, regardless of religion, to foster progress and development in the country.While hosting Muslim faithful at his residence to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, the lawmaker representing Lavun, Mokwa, and Edati Federal Constituency of Niger State… Continue reading ELD-EL-KABIR: REPS MEMBER GANA PRAYS FOR NIGERIA, URGES UNITY AND LOVE AMONG CITIZENS

POLITICS

Constitution Review: Cross River North, Central NASS Caucus Demand For Creation of Ogoja State

… Receives memorandum from committee The Cross River North and Central National Assembly Caucus have demanded for the creation of Ogoja state out of the present Cross River. The NASS caucus which is led by Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe include Central Senatorial District Senator, Eteng Jonah Williams, Hon. Peter Akpanke and Hon. Godwin Offiono others… Continue reading Constitution Review: Cross River North, Central NASS Caucus Demand For Creation of Ogoja State

POLITICS

Democracy Day 2024: Senator Jarigbe Pledges to Protect  Democratic Ideals

By Ada Nkong As Nigeria marks the 2024 democracy day, the Senator representing Cross River North, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has restated his commitment to promoting democratic ideals. In a message to his constituents, the Senator called for  commitment to a Nigeria where everyone's voice is heard See full statement below Goodwill Message by Senator… Continue reading Democracy Day 2024: Senator Jarigbe Pledges to Protect  Democratic Ideals

Governance

Full Text President Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech

By Ada Nkong TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU’S NATIONAL BROADCAST ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNBROKEN DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA, DEMOCRACY DAY, 12TH JUNE, 2024ABUJA My fellow Nigerians, let me begin by congratulating all of us for witnessing the celebration of another Democracy Day today,the twelfth day of June 2024. This year also marks our nation’s… Continue reading Full Text President Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech

POLITICS

Rivers Gov’s Ally, Ugochinyere to Face Probe for Staging Comittee Oversight as Solidarity Visit

By Ada Nkong The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere and other lawmakers over a recent solidarity visit to the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Recall that Ugochinyere had led about 50 lawmakers on a solidarity visit to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to attend the first anniversary of the governor in… Continue reading Rivers Gov’s Ally, Ugochinyere to Face Probe for Staging Comittee Oversight as Solidarity Visit