By Friday Idachaba Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has inaugurated a newly constructed 600-seater auditorium with a charge on youths to relate across barriers and boundaries of religion, ethnicity, tribe and class for overall advancement of the country. Bello made the call during inauguration of 600-seater auditorium constructed by Enemona Josh Humanitarian Foundation for United Evangelical Church (UEC), Inele-Ugo in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State on Saturday. Represented by his deputy, Chief Edward Onojah, the governor said only through unity of purpose devoid of religion, ethnicity, tribe and class divisions would the desired socio-economic and political advancement of…
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Former governor of Enugu State, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has indicated that it is not late for the Federal Government to something drastic by declaring a state of emergency on security The senator who is representing Enugu East in the upper legislative chamber also canvassed for justice, equity and fairness to be the guiding principle in administration of the country.This was contained in his goodwill message to Nigerians to mark this year’s Easter celebration.Senator Nnamani noted that it has become scandalous that the nation has been entangled in security challenges that have defied every conventional measure to tackle. The Senator said…
A former Zamfara state Governor, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, and Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa have made good their threats to dump the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The duo have been engaged in a supremacy battle with the incumbent Governor Bello Matawalle who later dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) that brought him to power for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Chairman of the opposition PDP in the state, retired Colonel Bala Mande, broke the news shortly after a stakeholders’ meeting in Gusau, the state capital, on Sunday. Col. Mande said they had…
From Naseer Mijinyawa Minna Rivers State Governor and presidential aspirant of the people Democratic party (PDP) Nyesom Wike has berated the council of states under President Mohammed Buhari for granting pardon to two former governor’s Jolly Nyame and Joshua Dariye of Plateau and Taraba states respectively.Addressing PDP supporters at the party Secretariat in Minna at the weekend, Governor Wike noted, that the government that claimed to be Fighting Corruption is now granting pardon to the governors that stole state funds in bilions.”This is the highest level of irresponsibility to be displayed by a government that claimed to be figthing Corruption…
Former national secretary of the defunct Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator John James Akpanudoedehe has declared for the governorship race of Akwa Ibom state. The former minister of state Federal Capital Territory (FCT), however, promised to end poverty, ensure even development of the state and bring prosperity to his people. Senator Akpanudoedehe declared Saturday at a grand reception to receive him back to the state after his service as the National Secretary of the party’s CECPC at Ibom Hall, Uyo, Akwa Ibom. A large crowd of party faithful that thronged the venue took…
The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Tolu Odebiyi has urged Christians nationwide not relent in their prayers for peace to reign in Nigeria. In celebrating with Christians on the occasion of Easter which is a commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Ogun West Senator who is also the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Marine transport asked Nigerians to continue to follow Christ’s model of love for allHe noted that Easter is a period to remember the huge sacrifice Jesus Christ made for mankind.”Although our celebrations may be challenged by the ugly news…
Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark had expressed the optimism that Nigeria can be fixed again provided it’s leaders resolve to work togetherMedia Adviser to the Senator in his goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of Easter celebrations quoted his principal to have said,“Those in positions of authority should be honest enough to admit that things are wrong and be prepared to lead the way towards finding solutions.”I believe we can fix Nigeria again if we resolve to work together in an atmosphere of honesty and mutual respect for one another”.He enjoined Nigerians to reflect and review…
By Chief Mike Ozekhome, INTRODUCTION Crimes are vices that should not be tolerated in any society. They are offences against the state and are punishable under the law. The essence of punishing people convicted of crimes is to serve the criminal just desert, make restitution to the victims and deter other people from engaging in criminal activities, amongst others. Sometimes, the President and Governor of a state may decide to show the milk of human kindness to people already found guilty of crimes. This practice is, respectively, sanctioned by sections 175 and 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic…
For being magnanimous in granting state pardon to former governors of Plateau and Taraba States, Senator Joshua Dariye and Rev. Jolly Nyame.overnor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, has again sent a message of appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Council of StateFollowing their convictions by the courts over financial malfeasance while serving as governors between 1999 and 2007 Dariye and Nyame were serving jail terms in Kuje Correctional centerAbuja. While appearing on an ARISE Television interview a fortnight ago, Ortom had appealed to the federal government to review the cases of Dariye and Nyame, with a view to granting…
Senators and House of Representatives members have been notified by the office of the Clerk to the National Assembly to relocate from their main chambers to temporary venues for plenary as the contractor handling the renovation of the National Assembly Complex has commenced work.A statement issued on Friday by Special Adviser on media and labour to the Clerk Adesoro Austen stated that as the renovation commenced Senators will temporarily conduct plenary at Committee Room 022 on the ground floor of the New Senate Building, while House of Representatives members will use spacious Committee rooms on the ground floor of its…