Judiciary

FG TAGS SHIITES TERRORIST_Ada Nkong

Following series of protest that turned violent resulting in loss of life and property the Federal Government has obtained a court order to proscribe the Shiites’ organisation formally referred to as the Islamic Movement in Nigeria. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered the proscription of the Shiites’ movement. Justice Nkeonye Maha who… Continue reading FG TAGS SHIITES TERRORIST_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

IMO STATE: LOOTED GOVT PROPERTIES UNCOVERED

The Jasper Ndubuaku-led Imo State Committee on the Recovery of Moveable Assets belonging to the State Government, have made a breakthrough on their job. Acting on a tip off, the team discovered a massive warehouse Friday afternoon. The facility, located along Aba Road, is alleged to be belonging to Nkechi, wife of former Governor, Rochas Okorocha.… Continue reading IMO STATE: LOOTED GOVT PROPERTIES UNCOVERED

POLITICS

HOUSE OF REPS INCREASES STANDING COMMITEES TO 109_Ada Nkong

The house of representatives has increased the number of its standing committees from 96 to 109. The Speaker of the house Femi Gbajabiamila released the list at plenary on Thursday. See the full list below

POLITICS

BREAKING: GOVERNOR FAYEMI “STEPS DOWN”

News Just reaching us says that the Governor of Ekiti state decided to bypass his Deputy and "hand over" to 7-year-old Daniel Adaramodu Daniel Aderamodu is a student of African Grammar School and was reported to have emerged best in a well contested competition. The "new governors" tenure is expected to lapses tomorrow. Details later

POLITICS

EFCC SEALS ROCHAS OKOROCHA’S PROPERTIES IN OWERRI

Reports reaching us says that the operatives of anti-graft agency EFCC, Enugu zonal office, have sealed properties belonging to the immediate former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha. The properties reportedly sealed are in Owerri, Imo State capital, an aide to the senator has said According to reports, the properties sealed by the EFCC include the Rochas… Continue reading EFCC SEALS ROCHAS OKOROCHA’S PROPERTIES IN OWERRI

POLITICS

OPEN LETTER To CROSS RIVER MINISTERIAL NOMINEE_Ada Nkong

The letter as published below was sent to me by the leader of the youths appealing for the President's assent to a bill seeking to establish federal university of technology Ogoja. OPEN LETTER TO THE MINISTERIAL NOMINEE FROM CROSS RIVER STATE Dear Chief Goddy Jedy- Agba, Congratulations on your nomination as a minister of the… Continue reading OPEN LETTER To CROSS RIVER MINISTERIAL NOMINEE_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY · POLITICS

DETAILS OF THE MINISTERIAL NOMINEES FOR CONFIRMATION BY SENATE

The details of nominees by the Presidency for Ministerial screening are detailed as follows: North Central 7, North West 9, North east 7, South East 6, South South 7 and South West 7 Returning Ministers were 12 in number while new Ministers were 31. The detailed listings at a glance

POLITICS

AMAECHI, LAI MOHAMMED MAKE MINISTERIAL LIST_Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us have it that former Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and his information counterpart, Lai Mohammed have made it to the Ministerial list. Others areApkabio, Keyamo, Dr Ikechukwu Oga, Muhammadu Musa Bello, Godswill Apkabio, Dr Chris Ngige, Sharon Okezu, Adamu Adamu, Mariam Katagum, Timipre Sylva, Sen George Akume, Mustapha Baba Shehuri, Goddy JD… Continue reading AMAECHI, LAI MOHAMMED MAKE MINISTERIAL LIST_Ada Nkong

POLITICS · RELIGION

OBASANJO’s LETTER: DON’T IGNORE ISSUES RAISED_CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has urged the Federal Government to treat the letter by former President Olusegun Obasanjo with seriousness because of the issues raised in it. CAN President, Revd Samson Ayokunle made the call in Abuja at a press briefing on the State of the Nation on Thursday night. Ayokunle, who noted that the… Continue reading OBASANJO’s LETTER: DON’T IGNORE ISSUES RAISED_CAN