The Minister of Works David Umahi lambasted House of Representatives member, Remi Oseni, the Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), over misappropriation allegations leveled against him. The Minister noted that Oseni has not attained even half of his lifetime achievements. The former Governor has opted to refrain from engaging in…
The Ijaw Consultative Assembly has denounced Mujahedeen Asari Dokubo’s latest utterances as rambling and an ill-conceived attempt to cultivate ties with the Hausa/Fulani community of northern extraction. The President and Secretary of the body, Julius Ekpokememi and Chief Tariebi Ari, acknowledged the legendary North-South alliance in a statement issued on Monday in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State…
A report I’ve reviewed attributes a statement to Bayo Onanuga, my respected brother and presidential spokesman, from his conversation with Laolu Akande, suggesting that ex-Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is hiding “under the agbada” of his replacement, Governor Usman Ododo. According to the report, Akande inquired as to why the police could not provide assistance…
By Ehichioya Ezomon Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s made the world to believe that his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Chief Nyesom Wike, is the architect and purveyor of the political crisis in the state. He’s used every opportune moment to drum this narrative for the consumption of a sympathetic…
By Amos Uchiv According to holy scriptures in the gospel of Luke 16:10-14 “Whoever can be trusted with small things can also be trusted with big things. Whoever is dishonest in little things will be dishonest in big things too.” Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State comes to mind whenever I reflect on the above…
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly will hold public hearings on two proposed bills, inviting comments from stakeholders and the public to ensure inclusive lawmaking. A statement made available to newsmen in Lafia by Hon. Larry Ven-Bawa, Chairman, House Committee on Health, revealed that the committee is reviewing two bills: an Executive bill and a…
…As State Bureau commences media awareness campaign across Delta State Delta State Government has appealed to all adults, 18 years and above to make themselves available for the compulsory hypertension and diabetes screening exercise, scheduled to hold across the state, from 28th October to 3rd November, 2024. The exercise is in compliance with the Federal…
BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The HISHAR Collection Beauty Salon is witnessing a “Grand Opening ” in Abuja , the nations city, on Saturday, 2nd November, 2024. The grand event scheduled to take place at Venue No1 Asaba Close , Area 11, Near Nicon Luxury, Astle Hub plaza , Abuja. An advert released by the organisers on…
I have numerous accolades to share regarding this exceptional individual, an outstanding educator, astute strategist, and a genuinely kind and generous colleague. I was first acquainted with Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman’s research in 2016 via his seminal publication, ‘Assessing Democratic Governance in the Nigerian Fourth Republic, 1999-2014,’ which I discovered through academic networks. The paper…
As the November 2nd local government elections in Nasarawa State approach, Toto local government residents have expressed their readiness and support for Ahmed Baba Yahaya as Chairman and Atnadu Sunday Yakubu as Vice Chairman, who have garnered stakeholders endorsement. Hon Atnadu Sunday Yakubu, who served as Personal Assistant to Toto LG’s former Executive Chairman Hon…