Recommendation for the expulsion of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by the Dare Adeleke led Caretaker Committee, has been described as “a political comedy by a committee of jesters led by a man with penchants for overpricing and over-bloating himself like a toad.” In a statement on Monday,…
Alia reveals inheriting N359 billion salary backlog in Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue revealed that his administration inherited a significant salary arrears of over N359 billion from previous years under his predecessor’s leadership. He made this disclosure during a tour of the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in Okpoga, the headquarters of Okpokwu Local Government Area….
How UBEC Is Reactivating ‘Alternate School’ In Nigeria, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. Even with concerted efforts by various stakeholders locally and internationally, powered by the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC in the country to streamline Basic Education, particularly at Primary 1-6 and Junior Secondary School (JSS 1-3), that encompasses it’s operation, the scourge of out of…
Leaked memo implicating Chief of Staff To President Tinubu on Financial transactions with suspended Minister Betta Edu In response to a leaked memo implicating Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, in financial transactions with suspended Minister Betta Edu, a presidential aide has come forward to dismiss the allegations. The leaked memo, dated…
Late Gwamna Rubochi was a paternal figure to all, whose life had positively impacted numerous individuals, served as a unifying force. – Ex-Speaker, Balarabe ….Visits Rebochi, offers condolences to grieving family By Yahaya Idris Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, a respected politician and Immediate Past Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, observes that death…
Asue Ighodalo: Triumph of Experience and Competence By Austine Ohiozoje With Asue Ighodalo poised to become the next Governor of Edo State, we stand on the threshold of a remarkable era in our state’s history. His ascension to this critical role promises to be a profound blessing for our people, given his unparalleled expertise, proven…
Abia Gov’s Wife seeks for Women’s Inclusion in democratic system ….As Nigeria celebrates Democracy Day As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the Wife of the Governor of Abia State , Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has issued a passionate call for greater inclusiveness of women in the nation’s democratic system. Highlighting the critical role women play in…
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Environment has praised Governor Abdullahi Sule and the World Bank for implementing projects that significantly impact the lives of the state’s citizens, particularly at the grassroots level. The Committee Chairman, Hon. Mohammed Adamu Omadefu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and representatives of the Keana State Constituency…
By Evergreen Okogene, Lokoja It’s no longer news that former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello has been having a running battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) under President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s administration since he assumed office. He faced allegations of diverting Kogi state funds in 2015, almost six months before becoming…
BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. Since the appointment of Mr Bola Oyebamiji as Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA ,one year down the line,the regulatory and supervisory as well as safety roles of the Waterways agency capable of ensuring safety on Nigeria’s water corridor had been on the highest pedestal . Armed with deep experience and…