POLITICS

A’Court Verdict: Protest Hits Nasarawa as Indegenes Demand Reversal of Judgement

By David Okpashi A group under the aegis of Indigenous People of Nasarawa State have staged a peaceful protest against the Appeal Court judgement that upturned the governorship elections petition tribunal. It would be recalled that on 2nd October, 2023, a three-member election petition tribunal led by Ezekiel Ajayi, had in a split judgement of… Continue reading A’Court Verdict: Protest Hits Nasarawa as Indegenes Demand Reversal of Judgement

Governance

JUST IN: Edo Recieves Bashing for absenteeism at last NEC meeting for 2023

By Stella Momoh Reports reaching us say the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki was lambasted by members of the National Economic Council for neither attending meetings of the constitution-created body nor sending his Deputy, Rt. Hon Phillip Shaibu to represent him and the state. According to our source at the villa, the observation of… Continue reading JUST IN: Edo Recieves Bashing for absenteeism at last NEC meeting for 2023

POLITICS

Just in: A’Court Verdict: PDP Rejects Judgement, Heads for Supreme Court

***Says judgement falls short of facts presented during tribunal ***Describes verdict as temporary setback By David Okpashi The people's Democratic party PDP in Nasarawa state has rejected the governorship appeal judgement delivered by the Appeal court which invalidated the judgement of the tribunal that had sacked the Abdullahi Sule as the elected governor in the… Continue reading Just in: A’Court Verdict: PDP Rejects Judgement, Heads for Supreme Court

OPINION

Edo 2024: PDP Group Writes Acting National Chairman, Calls For Ogie’s resignation

….allege anti-party activities, suggest sanction by the PDP national leadership By Stephanie Momoh As the date for the Edo 2024 governorship party primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party approaches, PDP Students and Youths Alliance , have called for the resignation of Secretary to the Edo State Government Barrister Osarodion Ogie an aspirant in the governorship… Continue reading Edo 2024: PDP Group Writes Acting National Chairman, Calls For Ogie’s resignation

POLITICS

Nasarawa Speaker Hails Appeal Court Affirmation of Gov. Sule’s Election, Says Judgement Reflects Citizens Mandate.

***as Lafia, others cities remain calm, peaceful By David Okpashi Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi has hailed the judgment of Appeal Court Abuja that reaffirmed Gov. Abdullahi Sule as duly elected Governor of Nasarawa State. This is even as the state has remained calm devoid of celebrations and jubilation following the… Continue reading Nasarawa Speaker Hails Appeal Court Affirmation of Gov. Sule’s Election, Says Judgement Reflects Citizens Mandate.

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

44th Anniversary Mokin Day Celebration: Grassroot Politician, Seun Osamaye Calls for Greater Participation in Community Development

By Ada Nkong The Chairperson of just concluded 44th anniversary Mokin Day celebration held on the 18th of November, 2023 at Alara-Mokin's palace . Mrs Seun Bosede Osamaye (a.k.a) Eyeomo has congratulated all illustrious sons and daughters of Ilara Mokin who came out in their numbers from far and near to make this year celebration… Continue reading 44th Anniversary Mokin Day Celebration: Grassroot Politician, Seun Osamaye Calls for Greater Participation in Community Development

POLITICS

Just in: Court of Appeal Fixes Thursday 23rd November for Judgement

By David Okpashi The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has fixed Thursday, November 23, 2023, for judgment in the Nasarawa State governorship election between Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and David Emmanuel Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The judgement will be delivered by 9 am. It would be recalled that… Continue reading Just in: Court of Appeal Fixes Thursday 23rd November for Judgement

ECONOMY

FG Revokes 1,633 Mining Licences

Reads Riot Act to Illegal Miners, Vows Clampdown By Ada Nkong The Federal Government has announced the revocation of 1,633 mining licenses due to default in payment of stipulated service fees by operators. A statement signed by Mr Segun,SA media to the minister says the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake made the… Continue reading FG Revokes 1,633 Mining Licences

Security

Counter- Terrorism: Nigeria to Deepen Coooeration With UNODC

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has commended the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime on their Counter- Terrorism Project work with Nigerian Armed Forces. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director press and public relations says the Minister made the commendation when he received the Representative of the United… Continue reading Counter- Terrorism: Nigeria to Deepen Coooeration With UNODC