By Lawali Zaki Imrana The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State, went on what is obviously a self-righteous drive recently with its call on Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle to resign his position in order “to save the state from collapse”. To put its message across the party, had to embark on a show of shame by assembling journalists in a desperate but failed move to paint Matawalle in a bad light. The press conference was addressed by no other person but the sacked former Executive Secretary of the state’s Zakkat and Endowment Board, Prof Kabiru Jabaka. And the PDP’s…
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The recent visit of Chief Whip of the Senate and two term Governor of Abia state (1999-2007), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Friday to the Governor of Abia State, where he went into a closed door meeting with his host Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has ignited speculation that the Abia Governor is at the verge of dumping the PDP. Ikpeazu received Kalu at his Umuobiakwa country home at Obinngwa LGA, Abia state The Governor alongside his aides and personal staff who were already waiting for Kalu’s arrival, received the Senate Chief Whip at the Governor’s home at exactly 1:32PM.A statement by his media…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Thursday received the new Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, Mr Edward Egbuka at Lugard House, Lokoja.A statement issued by his chief Press secretary Muhammed Onogwu said governor who congratulated the CP assured him of his administration’s readiness to cooperate with him and his men as well as other security agencies in the state in ensuring peace and security in the state. The governor commended Kogi State Command of the Nigerian police force for its effectiveness and readiness to protect the people of the state The governor disclosed that CP Egbuka was part…
***Threaten to embark on strike from Monday National Assembly workers under the aegis of Parliament Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) on Thursday staged a peaceful protest to demand for their outstanding national minimum wage as well as 15 months CONPECULIAR allowances.They specifically demanded for immediate payment of eight months outstanding minimum wage.The chairman of PASAN National Assembly (NASS), Sunday Sabiyi and Vice Chairman of National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), M. A Liman who led the protest also threatened to embark on strike as from Monday, January 10, 2022.They demanded full implementation of the National Minimum Wage signed into law in…
The Newly deployed Kogi State Commissioner of Police CP Edward Chuka Egbuka has assumed duty as the 36Th Commissioner of Police in Kogi State Police Command.The police Public Relations Officer of the State command DSP William Aya in a statement on Thursday said his assumption of duty followed the redeployment of CP Idrisu Dauda Dabban to the Force Headquarters as the Commissioner of Police Communications. The statement indicated that CP Egbuka was enlisted into the Police Force on 15Th March, 1988 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police and trained at the Police Academy Annex, Kaduna State.According to Aya the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has secured a total of 2220 convictions across all its Commands in 2021.Head Media and Publicity Wilson Uwujaren in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday indicated that the figure emerged from a review of the Commission’s performance in the outgone year.He said the figure also indicated that the Lagos Command of the Agency recorded the most convictions-481, closely followed by the Ibadan Command with 324 convictions, while the Port Harcourt Zonal Command had 230 convictions.Explaining further Uwujaren pointed out that the convictions secured by the Commission in 2021 is the highest…
Governor, Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has commiserated with the Accountant General of the State, Hon. Jibrin Momoh and the entire Momoh family over the death of his mother, Hajia Hajara Momoh who died on Thursday at the age of 78. Reacting to the sad news, Governor Bello in a letter of condolence signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu described the death of a mother as a sorrowful experience which cuts deep into the heart. The Governor said although mama lived a very fulfilled life, it would still be painful, as her physical company, wise counselling and prayers…
***Threatens to open pandora box The Enugu State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has noted with joy the recent reception granted the former state commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Dr. Victor Nnam by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, saying the governor’s reconciliation with his estranged former aide is a good development.A statement that was issued in Abuja quoted the state chairman of the party, Comrade Adolphus Ude, to have indicated that by receiving Dr. Nnam at the Government House, Enugu during the New Year celebrations, Governor Ugwuanyi showed that there was no enmity between him and his former appointee. However,…
Senate panel on public accounts has uncovered how Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) failed to remit $679.4 million realized from the concession of various ports granted to 23 companies under Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) for ten years. The Committee chaired by Senator Matthew Urhoghide hinged the Investigation on Auditor General’s report which had been transferred to the Committee for consideration. According to the query by AuGF, 23 companies were granted concessional rent at various Port under Nigerian Ports Authority for ten years and above associated yearly rent of $679.4 million payable to NPA as at 31st December. But, there was…
The possibility of a political solution to the case of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has been ruled out by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday.The Nigerian President in an exclusive interview with the Channels Television said he will not interfere in his trial. The president said, “Nigerians know that I don’t interfere with the judiciary, let him be listened to. But those who are saying that he should be released, no, we cannot release Kanu is currently facing trial for terrorism and treason in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. Kanu was first arrested in October…