House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila’s Chief Press Secretary Musa Abdullahi Krishi writes on why the Lower Chamber is rooting for direct primary for the selection of candidates for elections by political parties. The Nigerian political space came alive in the past few
By Ethelbert Okere A few days ago, a young man with whom I have a casual acquaintance approached me, at the entrance of a shop in the area of Owerri where I reside, with the following question: “Sir, what is the meaning of
The newly released Auditor-General for the Federation Annual Report for 2019 has revealed that Governor Godwin Emefiele-led Central Bank of Nigeria failed to keep records of recovered funds between 2016 and 2019. The audit report, a copy of which was obtained by SaharaReporters,
The federal government, on Friday, said it would keep its Climate Change commitments, and at the same time focus on how to do that in a way that works best for the needs of the Nigerian people. This was one of the major
By Ethelbert Okere I have not met Hon. Henry Nwawuba before but I have since called to commend him over his very brilliant outing on Channels Television the other day. On Monday, November 1, 2021, Hon. Nwawuba, member representing Mbaitoli-Ikeduru federal constituency of
– Says Buhari’s government worse than worst military regime The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has alleged that the farm settlement been canvassed by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration was aimed at populating the nation with foreign Fulanis, stressing that his state
Ahead of the November 6 governorship election in Anambra, a report has placed the All Progressive Congress (APC) and its candidate Andy Uba at a disadvantage, saying the party has a steep hill to climb to win popular support at the poll. The
By Njoku MacDonald Obinna Political patronage is very essential in a participatory democracy. Infact, the reward system is a must in politics. Throughout the world in democracies: support, loyalty and allegiance are rewarded! And any State Governor, Senator , Federal Reps member, State
On October 20, 2021, the anniversary date for the #EndSARS protest of 2020, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta opted to walk a different path. While many governors were reeling out speeches to pacify the people, Okowa took the path of pragmatism. The governor
I have read the argument of some senior police officers that there cannot be a lawful protest without permission from the Nigeria Police Force. These Senior Police officers are relying on the Public Order Act of 1979 thereby justifying clamping down on protesters
BY EMMANUEL MGBEAHURIKE, Owerri The former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has
As the world steps into 2025, Mr. Okwuosa Charles Chinedu, CEO of Birotojob, has called
As the dawn of a new year brings renewed hope and aspirations to homes across
In continuation of her mobilization and sensation exercise before its workshop, the Imo State GIZ