Heeding Attahiru Jega’s Constitutional Counsel
By Ejeviome Eloho Otobo & Oseloka H. Obaze The mixed reactionswith which Nigeria’s 60th anniversarywas celebrated by Nigerians, revealed the depth of resignation and cynicism pervading the nation at a time, when debate on restructuring has takenthe political centre stage….
Ondo 2020: How Akeredolu was Re-elected As Governor
The incumbent Governor of Ondo State and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has been re-elected. The former President of the Nigerian Bar Association won in 15 of the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. The candidate…
Housing Development Tool For Poverty Alleviation, Says Osinbajo, Counsels States, LGAs on C-of-O Issuance
The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has identified housing development as a veritable tool to eradicate poverty among Nigerians. This was revealed by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo who was represented by the Minister of State for Works and…
Okowa Calls for Efforts to Keep Polio at Zero Level
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on stakeholders in the health sector to focus on surveillance and routine immunisation to ensure that Nigeria and Africa keeps polio at zero level. Okowa made the call on Friday while receiving…
Delta Govt Names Hospital Renovation Contractors, Debunks Fake News on Contract AwardsÂ
The Delta State Government has debunked report published by an online newspaper accusing the Governor of awarding hospital renovation contracts to his sister and aides. Commissioner for Information in the State, Mr Charles Aniagwu, in a statement in Asaba at…
#ENDSARS Protests: Okowa Condemns Killing of Policeman in Ughelli, Calls for Calm
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has condemned in strong terms the reported killing of a policeman and injuring of another during the #ENDSARS protests at Ughelli on Thursday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in…
Poverty and Power in Perspective (1)
By Rohit Singh, India Although this issue remains in the level of research statement only, unless we really understand the definition of who the poor is in 2020, people who are underpowered, who are unable to participate in making decisions,…
Ebelechukwu Obiano Urges United Stand against Rape, Gender-based Violence
Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, the wife of Governor of Anambra State and founder of Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFE), a nongovernmental organisation (NGO), has called for a united stand against rape and gender-based violence. She spoke at the weekend during…
PRESS RELEASE: Rights Group Wants IGP, PSC to Caution Panti Police Officers over Alleged Incessant Invitations to Citizens
….To Write Police Authorities Officers’ Hatchet Jobs A human rights organization, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the authority of the Police Service Commission (PSC) to caution…
Gombe Governor meets President Buhari
. ..Makes Case for Speedy Exploitation of Oil and Gas in North East …Seeks FG’s Support to Tackle Menace of Gullies in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has met with President Muhammadu Buhari where he made a…
Celebrating Governor Inuwa at 59
By Ismaila Uba Misilli It was the Scottish writer, Thomas Carlyle, who famously stated that the history of the world is but the biography of great men, reflecting his belief that heroes shape history through both their personal attributes and…
