***Lists reasons why he is the best to take over from Buhari in 2023 The Green Alliance made up of about 100 pressure groups on Saturday shook Abuja to its foundations with the campaign that specifically urged the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Dr Godwin Emefiele to join the Presidential race. The message ‘Meffy 2023′ peace Progress and Prosperity’ was re-echoed several times at the Chida Hotels International, venue of the event for it to be passed on to other Nigerians The convener of The Green Alliance Wale Fapohunda said, there is no need to look elsewhere for…
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***Ask EFCC to investigate alleged diversion of said amount Contractors who were engaged to fence Nigeria Railway line from the Federal Capital Territory to Kaduna have protested alleged diversion of N600 million meant to offset their outstanding payments over the weekend.The contractors who executed various projects from 2017 till date have not been paid for the projects they executed, a situation, they lamented has got them indebted to banks with interest accruing on daily basis. The angry contractors numbering about 30 explained that they acted as subcontractors to the major company called Deux Projects Limited owned by one Dr. Tunji…
The Director General of the Industrial Trust Funds ( ITF) Dr. Joseph Ari has drawn the attention of security operatives to attempts by opposition party and disgruntled elements to smear his image. There have been insinuation and rumors that the Sir Joseph Ari, was warming up to run for elective office in plateau state. But while briefing newsmen over the weekend, Dr. Ari , described the insinuation as not only ” false” but as “part of the series of attempts to distract him from carrying out his mandate as the Director General of ITF. He said he has never contemplated…
A pro-democracy group on the aiges of Support Group Atiku U.S.A has asked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to formally declare his presidential ambition in order to to save Nigerian democracy and unity from further threats. In a letter dated March 17th 2022, a copy released to newsmen Saturday in Abuja, signed by the Chairman of the organisation, Timothy. A. Sule and Director PR, Prince Anozie Ugenyi, among others, said Abubakar has the most impressive and formidable credentials than anyone else seeking to take over from incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The statement said Atiku Abubakar has an excellent…
About 19 former youth leader aspirants who were zoned out of the contest have collapsed their structures and declared support for emergence of Olusegun Dada as the next National Youth Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Olusegun Dada who returned his nomination form to the APC national secretariat on Friday were accompanied by the said 19 former aspirants across the country, young women wing and many other stakeholders among the large crowd. Speaking with newsmen after the form’s submission, the leading youths leader aspirant said said his campaign to contest for the position started in 2020, adding that…
Borno state Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum, has pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari, governors on the platform of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), their deputies and all other stakeholders to consider the candidature of a former governor of Benue state, Senator George Akume, for the position of the national chairman “for the sake of fairness, equity, and justice.” The support is coming when the Chairman, George Akume Campaign Organisation, Simone Shongo, Friday, asked for a level playing ground, assuring that the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs will emerge the next national chairman of the ruling party. Governor Zulum, who made…
The re-elected Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi State has described Governor Yahaya Bello as an exceptional, outstanding Governor in Nigeria who rewards hardwork. Hon Bello gave the indication at a reception organized to welcome him as the reelected Kogi APC chairman in yesterday in Abuja. According to the chairman “Governor Yahaya Bello is passionate and accommodating. He rewards you if you are hardworking. Politicians in Kogi State are beneficiaries of his unique qualities.” He also applauded GYB’s leadership style which has silenced the opposition party in the state. According to him, ”There is no opposition in Kogi…
***To establish family court To bring about accelerated trials of cases involving human trafficking, gender-based violence and other related matters, the Benue State Government has indicated it will soon establish a Family Court The Governor of the State, Samuel Ortom stated this recently while interacting with journalists in Abuja. The governor disclosed that the state Ministry of Justice was already working on the modalities for its take-off. “The rising cases of trafficking young girls to other parts of the country for prostitution is alarming. The situation is made worse by the high number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) occasioned by…
Governor Samuel Ortom of benue has sent his congratulatory message to the newly sworn in Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo and his Deputy, Dr Onyeka Ibezim, on their inauguration and assumption of office. The Chief Press Secretary to the GovernorNathaniel Ikyur quoted Ortom to have lauded the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) for his vision which he has promised to make “Anambra a mega-industrialised economy.” Ortom said that although Soludo was coming into government at a time the economy of the country was at an all-time low, and insecurity has posed a major challenge in the country,…
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr James David Lalu has indicated that all “hands must be on Deck” for Persons with Disabilities to survive.Lalu gave the indication during his recent visit to the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS in Abuja. Lalu seized the occasion to appreciate the EU for its support over the years as he equally underpinned the importance of having a more robust partnership with the organization.According to him, it will promote the inclusion of Persons With disabilities in accessing quality health care, guaranteed standard education amongst other benefits to the community.…