The Association of Local Government Nigeria (ALGON) has disassociated itself from a meeting purportedly convened by unauthorized persons in Abuja on Wednesday. The association described the meeting as “illegal and should be disregarded by its members nationwide and the members of the public.” A faction of the association led by one Kolade Alabi, chairman of […]
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Idoma students honour Agbese, backs House of Reps bid
The National Association of Idoma Students (NAIS), on Wednesday, honoured the Chief Executive Officer of the TheNigerian News Group, Chief Philip Agbese, with an award of excellence. The group, during a courtesy visit to the organisation’s corporate headquarters in Asokoro, Abuja, said the award is in recognition of his notable impact in the area of […]
AESID tasks EFCC on Ebonyi Airport project victims, insecurity
The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) has asked the new leadership of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) under Abdulrasheed Bawa to beam its search light on the activities of Ebonyi state government, described as ‘shrouded in secrecy.’ The group also condemned what it called “abandonment of Ezza natives in Okaleru, […]
Group faults RevolutionNow protesters over calls for Buhari’s resignation
A pan socio-cultural group, Nigeria First, has condemned the purported rally by Omoyele Sowore-led RevolutionNow movement demanding for President Muhammadu Buhari’s resignation. According to the group, Sowore, having failed legitimately to become president, aims to make the country ungovernable for the current administration, not minding the consequences. The Nigeria First movement made these known at […]
North – East : Group scores NEDC high on good governance, accountability
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has been rated high for entrenching transparency, good governance and accountability in its operations. The National Accountability Watch Group (NAWG) said it came to this conclusion after a strategic assessment of NEDC’s operations. In an interim report signed by its Executive Director, Dr Okpe Joseph Okpe, on Monday, the group […]
APC to PDP: Abaribe must retract ‘careless comments’ on Gov. Bello
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to prevail on its Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, to retract ‘unprovoked utterances at the floor of the Senate’ against Governor Yahaya Bello and the people of Kogi state. The ruling party said it is on record through a video in circulation that Senator […]
Abia: Group demands Senator Adeyemi’s resignation over Gov Ikpeazu
Following what it describes as “unguarded utterances” about Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, the National Democratic Front (NDF) has called on the lawmaker representing Kogi West, Smart Adeyemi, to quit the National Assembly. Condemning Adeyemi’s outburst, the group said the Senate is a hallowed place of lawmaking and must be protected from misfits such as Smart […]
Drunkard Comment: Group asks Adeyemi to apologise to Ikpeazu
The Coalition for Good Governance and Rule of Law (CGGRL) has advised Senator Smart Adeyemi to apologise to Chief Okezie Ikpeazu over his recent attacks targeted at the Abia State Governor. The coalition described Sen. Adeyemi as an extremely and suitably opportunist in the Senate, tumbling with verbal diarrhea. Recall that the lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District […]
General Buratai reiterates gratitude To President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians
The immediate past Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), has reiterated his sincere gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR for appointing him as Chief of Army Staff and further added that he discharged his responsibilities to the best of his ability. He also showered encomiums to Nigerians from various walks […]
Time has left you in darkness, Nabena taunts Lai Moh’d
Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Yekini Nabena, has described the Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed as a total failure in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Nabena also said time has left the Minister behind in the scheme of things in APC, adding that he (Mohammed) can no […]