Mr Simon Achuba, Deputy Governor of Kogi State has been impeached. Majority Leader of Kogi State House of Assembly announced Achuba’s impeachment to reporters on Friday in Lokoja. Achuba was impeached by members of the Kogi State House of Assembly on Friday, October 18, 2019, in Lokoja, the state capital. According to Channels TV, the […]
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Boko Haram: Group asks Senate to strip Ndume of Army Committee Chair over attempt to sow terror in the heart of citizens
Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has called on the Senate leadership to strip Senator Ali Ndume of his role as Chairman Committee on Army over his recent flawed remarks aimed to plant terror in the heart of Nigerians. The group said at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday that it is a “dangerous […]
Bauchi governor reshuffles cabinet
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Muhammad has reshuffled his cabinet. The state Commissioner of information and Communication Dr. Ladan Salihu, who disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Bauchi, said that the reshuffling was with immediate effect. He said Nura Manu Soro, from Ministry of Finance, was moved to the Ministry of Youth and Sports […]
Salam Vs Bello: Court of Appeal fixes hearing for October 15
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure today, Tuesday, 8th October, slated for mention, the Appeal brought before it by the Member representing Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Bamidele Salam. Hon. Salam is asking the Court of Appeal to set aside the earlier Judgment of the Election Petition Tribunal […]
Centre warns against impending electoral malpractice in Kogi, Bayelsa guber polls
By Lubem Gena A coalition of several civil society organisations under the auspices of Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness (CCLCA) has expressed fear that the forthcoming Kogi and Bayelsa states gubernatorial polls will be shrouded in violence. The Director General of the Centre, Dr. Gabriel Nwambu, while addressing the press today, Thursday however […]
Independence: Pro-democracy group cautions north east leaders against using Boko Haram as excuse not to develop their constituencies
The National Democratic Front (NDF) has challenged political elites from the North-East to provide basic infrastructures in their communities and stop shying away from their responsibilities under the guise of Boko Haram. The pro-democracy group made the call in a press conference to mark Nigeria’s 59th Independence in Abuja on Tuesday. In a statement signed […]
Boko Haram: Buhari Centre accuses Reps member, Jaha of profiting from terror activities
The Buhari Legacy Centre (BLC) has accused the lawmaker representing Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok Federal Constituency, Ahmadu Jaha, of massively profiting from terror activities in the North-East. The pro-Buhari Centre made this known in a press conference on Monday in Abuja to address what it described as the “representation of Boko Haram in the Federal House of Representatives”. […]
October 1st: Buharists to celebrate achievements of Buhari in Lagos
A Buhari nation-wide support group, #Buharists, will be celebrating 59 key achievements, of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration since 2015 in Lagos State, on October 1st, this year. A Lagos-based member of the group who is an origin of the North Central and sponsor of this year’s event Mrs. Jessica Torkwase Kuraun, stated this through […]
Benue to conduct LG poll on Nov. 30
The Benue State Government said on Tuesday said that it plans to conduct election into local government councils in the state on Nov. 30. Gov. Samuel Ortom made the announcement at the inauguration of the state Local Government Service Commission, the state Planning Commission and a member of the State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) in […]
The gains of Ugwuanyi’s rural development strategy
By Louis Amoke Recently, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, Rt. Hon. Wole Oke, who represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State, gave a good account of the policy thrust of the administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and its positive impact on the lives of the people of the […]