***As Senate stops fresh moves to create new grazing routes for herders The Senator Representing Kogi East, Jibrin Isah Echocho who has been bereaved following the gruesom killing of more than 500 of his constituents caused by the attacks of suspected Fulani herdsmen has taken the mind buggling incident to the senate. He had raised a motion on a matter of urgent national importance over the recent killings carried out by herdsmen in some communities within his constituency on Tuesday Jibrin informed his colleagues that Omala Local Government Area has been under recurring attacks by gunmen, leading to killings and…
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***Says he is suspending his association with the party Nollywood actor turned politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has alleged that the national convention organized by Julius Abure which returned him as Labour Party (LP) national chairman is nothing but criminality and corruption. He stated this when he announced he was suspending his relationship with the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee of the LP. According him, a new Nigeria is the priority, adding that he prefers to lose doing the right thing than win doing the wrong thing. Okonkwo, who was the spokesperson for the Labour Party Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council in the 2023…
Elderstatesman and the leader of the Ijaw nation Edwin Clark has accused the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Umar Ganduje and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum of colluding with Former Governor of Rivers State Nyesom Wike to sabotage the elected Government and Governor or Rivers State, Sir, Siminalayi Fubara In an open letter to the duo he urged the other executive members to order. “As a patriotic old statesman, I strongly believe that I should address this letter to you to call to order FCT Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike, because he is dancing naked…
The need for investment in the intellectual development of staff for the growth and development of the Federal Capital Territory has been canvassed by the Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mamoud. The Minister made the call at the maiden edition of the FCTA book exhibition organised by the Department of Reform Coordination and Service Improvement (RC&SI). A statement by the special adviser Austine Elemue quoted Mahmoud to have identified books as windows to the world, offering insights, knowledge, and perspectives that transcend boundaries and time, stressing that the importance of continuous learning cannot be overstated. The Minister who was represented…
Nigerians should celebrate the country’s cultural diversity, because it the nation’s source of strength and unity, the Minister of Arts and Culture , Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has advocated In her address to commemorate the 2024 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (World Culture Day), M Musawa emphasized the need to appreciate and promote Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage. A statement by her special adviser on media and publicity, Nneka Ikem Anibeze, she urged Nigerians to take pride in their culture and recognize its potential to drive economic development, social and mental wellbeing, and national unity. The Minister…
The Federal Ministry of Finance has organized a 2-Day sensitization workshop on Performance Management System (PMS) for Directors and their Deputies to improve productivity within the organization. This is in line with its determination to enhance efficiency, productivity, and accountability in tandem with the policy thrust of the present administration. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, while declaring the workshop open, stated that the event was aimed at equipping Directors with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively implement and manage the Performance Management System, aligning with the Ministry’s goals and objectives. Director…
The Special Adviser on Media to Kogi State Governor, Ismaila Isah has expressed sympathy with the Chief Executive Officer of an online television channel in the state, Akoni TV, Deborah Agbonika, over the robbery attack and vandalisation of the Online Television Studio in Lokoja. Some yet to be identified hoodlums were reported to have gained access to the property of Akoni TV by 200 unit housing estate junction in Lokoja on Sunday night, vandalized the studio and carted away equipments worth millions of Naira. In a statement made available to newsmen in Lokoja, the Special Adviser to Governor Usman Ododo…
***Blames love for personal enrichment in public service for poverty. Insecurity in the region A former National Health Insurance Scheme secretary, Usman Yusuf has expressed concern over the disparities in development and resource allocation between the north and south of Nigeria. He lamented that while the south is investing in massive infrastructure projects like a 15.6 trillion naira highway, the north is struggling with poverty and insecurity Yusuf criticised the prioritisation of personal enrichment in public service, citing examples of corrupt practices and the need for accountability. He emphasised that holding public office is not an end in itself but…
The circular the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued to all commercial banks on May 6, 2024, directing them to implement a compulsory withdrawal of 0.05 per cent from every electronic transaction as cybersecurity levy has been withdrawn The directive for collection of the levy led to a nationwide uproar when the central bank introduced the policy last week. The Presidency however, heeded the warning from various quarters, succumbed and immediately suspended the implementation of the Cybersecurity Levy. In a withdrawal circular that was issued by the CBN on Sunday night, it directed the banks not to go ahead with…
By Ehichioya Ezomon As the Rivers political crisis reaches – or being pushed by the feuding parties to – its crescendo, Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s adopted a strategy of one-day, one-taunt, one-threat, one-allegation to deal with his opponents, or enemies of Rivers State, as decreed by the governor. Hence such headlines as, “Rivers crisis: ‘I have defeated my enemies, they now sleep with two eyes open’ — Fubara,” “Fubara: ‘Small thing I did they no longer sleep,'” “You haven’t seen anything yet, wait for joker, says Fubara,” “We’re battling huge debts left behind by Wike’s government — Fubara,” “Fubara vows to…