By Ada Nkong Following the elections at the 8th triennial conference of the NUJ in Owerri, Alhassan Yahaya emerged victorious as the new NUJ President. He polled 436 votes beating the incumbent treasurer Dele Atunbi who polled 96 votes as the nearest Rival. Alhassan Yahaya was the incumbent Deputy national president and also past Chairman… Continue reading Alhassan Yahaya Becomes New NUJ President
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Senate President Confirms Full Participation in Dr Wayas Burial
By Ada Nkong President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has given assurance that the Senate will participate fully in the burial of former President of the Senate, Dr Joseph Wayas. Akpabio gave the assurance when a delegation of leaders from Cross River State, led by former Justice Minister, Chief Kanu Agabi, paid him a courtesy… Continue reading Senate President Confirms Full Participation in Dr Wayas Burial
Tinubu Grants More Powers to Ministers of State on Oversight Functions of Agencies Under Them
By Ada Nkong President Tinubu has granted full oversight responsibilities to Ministers of State over agencies under them amongst whom are Minister of State for Defence Dr. Matawalle, Water Resources and Sanitation, Minister of State for Agriculture and others will henceforth enjoy full oversight responsibilities over such agencies. President Bola Tinubu at FEC Meeting has… Continue reading Tinubu Grants More Powers to Ministers of State on Oversight Functions of Agencies Under Them
Calls for Wike’s Sack Misguided-CRP Administration is no Child’s Play CRP tells Adeyanju, VDM
By Ada Nkong …insists Wike is not a law breaker, rather he adheres to the rule of law Foloowing calls for the removal of hardworking FCT minister , Nyesom Wike , a grassroot based movement, Concerned Rivers People, CRP has reacted , declaring that Deji Adeyanju and Martins Oritse, popularly known as Very Dark Man should… Continue reading Calls for Wike’s Sack Misguided-CRP Administration is no Child’s Play CRP tells Adeyanju, VDM
Just In :Court Affirms Electoral Eligibility Status of Edo Governor-Elect
……quashes summons and proceedings at lower court for lack of jurisdiction By Efosa Osagie An Abuja High Court Friday, squashed a criminal summon issued on Sept. 12 by a magistrates’ court against Sen. Monday Okpebholo over alleged certificate forgery.Justice Charles Agbaza, in a judgment , also voided the entire proceedings before Magistrate Abubakar Mukhtar of… Continue reading Just In :Court Affirms Electoral Eligibility Status of Edo Governor-Elect
Edo Guber: FCT Court Set to Deliver Judgement on Governor-elects Eligibility
By Efosa Osagie An FCT High Court sitting in Maitama Abuja is set to deliver a ruling on whether Senator Monday Okpebholo the Governor-elect of Edo State gave false information and documents to INEC in respect of his eligibility to contest the September 21st 2024 Edo governorship election. In a hearing notice sighted by our… Continue reading Edo Guber: FCT Court Set to Deliver Judgement on Governor-elects Eligibility
Jigawa APC Warns Against Attacks on State Leaders and Admonishes Those Instigating Crisis in The Party
By Ada Nkong The APC Chairman,Hon. Aminu Gumel has frowned against attempts to foster crisis in the party. In a statement made available to our correspondent , he said the party would not allow any attempt to distract the state government from delivering on its mandate. See full statement below: The attention of All Progressive… Continue reading Jigawa APC Warns Against Attacks on State Leaders and Admonishes Those Instigating Crisis in The Party
Governor Bago Woos Diaspora Investors to Niger State
By Ada Nkong On the sidelines of the just concluded Canada-Nigeria Business Summit, the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has called on Diaspora Investors particularly Nigerians and their Partners in Canada to come to Niger State to cause an Agricultural Revolution. A statement signed by Gabriel Odu of Media, Public Relations and protocol unit… Continue reading Governor Bago Woos Diaspora Investors to Niger State
EXPLAINER: Lawyer gives details of court verdict barring CBN from allocating funds to Rivers govt
By Timi Pepple Counsel to the Rivers State authentic lawmakers, James Onoja, SAN has vividly explained the federal high court verdict that barred CBN from allocating funds to Rivers State government. Onoja in a chat with journalists said' "One must commend the court for the time and industry put in this judgment, in spite of… Continue reading EXPLAINER: Lawyer gives details of court verdict barring CBN from allocating funds to Rivers govt
