Guardians of Democracy and Development, a civil society organisation (CSO) that promotes good governance and policy reforms has raised alarm over what it described as the unbridled ambition of some politicians who are tirelessly working to dethrone and succeed Senator Godswill Akpabio, the current Senate Presidency. In a statement signed and made available to journalists […]
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2023: Shaibu responsible for PDP sterling performance in Edo North – Chieftain
Despite attempts in recent times to paint the Deputy Governor of Edo State Rt. Hon Philip Shaibu with poor political performance during the February 2023 Presidential election, voices have risen in his defense. A PDP chieftain in Edo North, Chief Moses Aimiomode, has explained that the 2023 Presidential election in Edo State shows that the […]
CSOs Condemn Unrest in South-East, Calls for Calm
A coalition of civil society organisations has charged security agencies in the country to urgently put an end to any counterproductive policy, programmes or pronouncements from any non-state actor inthe South-East region. The group addressing a press conference in Abuja on Monday, the CSOs said the continued activities of non-state actors in the region has […]
Nasarawa ALGON unveils its first edition of 2023 Compendium to LG Commissioner.
“… as commissioner, hails initiative, quality of document, recommends for public use…” Association of Local Government of Nigeria ( ALGON), Nasarawa State, today presented its first edition of 2023 Compendium to the State Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Aliyu Tijani Hon Aminu Mu’azu Maifata, the ALGON Chairman, who is […]
Peter Obi at Senator Barau’s Son’s Wedding: Sign of a United Nigeria – Akpabio
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the presence of the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, at the wedding Fatiha of Amir, the son of Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, as a sign of a united Nigeria. Akpabio, who was speaking after the event in Kano on […]
Niger Delta Women praise Akpabio for his involvement in the labor unions’ dispute with the Federal Government
Women group in the Niger Delta region has commended the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and the Senate on its role in trade disputes between the Federal Government and the Labour Unions, which led to the suspension of the strike by the Resident Doctors and the planned protests by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) […]
THE DECEPTIVE TACTICS OF IPOB
By Emeka Jerome All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near –Sun Tzu In the […]
Testimonies on Alleged Irregularities Heard at the Nasarawa State Governorship Election Tribunal
In the ongoing Nasarawa State Governorship Election Tribunal, the lead counsel of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ombugadu DR J S OKUTEPA (SAN), presented his case today, August 17, 2023. The first subpoenaed witness, the HOD of INEC ICT for Nasarawa State, provided documents, notably BVAS screenshots printouts from affected polling units. However, only two […]
Uncovered: Suspected Scheme by Governor Fintiri to Spark Turmoil in Adamawa
As the governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State capital is winding up its assignment, indication has on Tuesday, emerged that the governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, is planning mayhem against the tribunal members, lawyers and litigants ahead of the verdict. A highly placed political source in the state has confirmed that the embattled governor, […]
Akpabana promises electricity, roads, security, others as thousands receive him in Omala
The Gubernatorial ambition of a former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Usman Jibrin popularly known as Akpabana on Tuesday received a massive boost as thousands of ecstatic supporters trooped out to receive him at Abejukolo, headquarters of Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State. Usman, who is the candidate of the Accord Party in the […]