GOVERNORS of the South-South geo-political Zone have unanimously picked Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa, as chairman of the South-South Governors Forum. Diri was elected on Tuesday during the forum’s meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, the state capital. Gov. Bassey Otu…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has celebrated the former Deputy Governor of the state and member, Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Chief Femi Pedro, on his 70th birthday. Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory message signed by Mr Gboyega Akosile, his Special…
FORMER speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has rebuked Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State over his recent claims against FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike alleging how the governor in the past looked up to Wike for political direction.…
THE political landscape of Edo State has experienced a remarkable shift with the leadership of Blessing Agbebaku in the 8th House of Assembly. Known for his vision, dedication, and unflinching commitment to public service, Agbebaku has ushered in a…
TUESDAY January 28th, is slated for the resumed hearing at the ongoing Edo election petitions tribunal; up until Friday, sitting held at the Federal High Court, Sapele Road, Benin City, the Edo State capital; bordering on insecurity however, tribunal…
THE Take It Back Global, a movement dedicated to fighting corruption and injustice, has called for nationwide protests against the indefinite detention of human rights activist and convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore, by the Nigeria Police Force. The movement…
PLANS are underway to recover $6 billion and an additional N66 billion owed to the Federal Government by stakeholders in the oil sector. Mr Ogbonnaya Orji, the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), stated this on…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has urged leaders across all levels to build bridges of unity and prioritise dialogue as a tool for resolving differences and promoting national cohesion. Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call on Monday…
THE Advocate Against Corruption in Public Service in Nigeria has accused Theo Onyuku, the acting Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, of falsifying his age and employment records. Akiki Inam, solicitor to the Calabar-based group, made…
HUMAN rights activist Omoyele Sowore is being detained at the Nigerian Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) office at Old Abattoir by Guzape Junction, Abuja, following his refusal to accept the bail conditions imposed by the police. Sowore earlier announced…
