Makinde To PDP NWC: Call National Legal Adviser To Order

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has asked the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to call its National Legal Adviser to order for rancour-free zonal congresses in the party. Makinde, who stated this while briefing newsmen at the Government House,

Why Uzodinma Is After Me, By Okorocha

Immediate past Imo Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha has alleged Governor Hope Uzodinma is attacking him out of “hatred and vendetta.” Okorocha, in a statement in Owerri the state capital on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sam Onwuemeodo, assured he will defeat the Governor. The

COVID-19: No Date yet For Delivery Of Vaccines- FG

…Explains reason for opting for AstraZeneca product The Federal Government has said it would not be able to put a date on when the expected COVID-19 vaccines would be delivered to Nigeria. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, disclosed this while fielding questions

Why Plateau Rejected RUGA, By Lalong

• ‘Farmers don’t carry AK-47 in Plateau’ Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has given reasons for the state’s rejection of the Rural Grazing Area Programme (RUGA). The governor spoke on Tuesday on Channels TV breakfast show, “Sunrise Daily” monitored in Jos, the state capital. He

Senate Confirms Chukwu As Commissioner Of Law Reform Commission

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Professor Larry Obinna Collins Chukwu (South East) as Commissioner of the Nigerian Law Reform Commission. The confirmation of the nominee was sequel to the consideration of the report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights

Tinubu, Five Governors At Akeredolu’s Second Term Inauguration

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu led other progressive politicians on Wednesday to the second term inauguration of Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Five Governors also attended the inauguration. They include: Godwin Obaseki (Edo); Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti); Gboyega Oyetola

Diri Approves Promotion For LG, Health Workers, Teachers

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the implementation of promotion for staff of local government councils, primary healthcare workers and primary school teachers in the state with effect from March 2021. Diri gave the approval on Tuesday following the submission of

Akeredolu unveils new strategy to governance

…takes oath for second term Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has changed his strategy for meeting the yearnings of the people of Ondo State as he took the oath of office for a second term of four years Wednesday. He said the

BREAKING: Many Feared killed In Maiduguri Explosion

any persons were feared dead on Tuesday evening following heavy explosion and gun duel between Boko Haram insurgents and security operatives in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. It is not clear the casualty at the moment but reports indicated the insurgents tried to

UPDATED: Senate Confirms Buratai, Other Ex-Service Chiefs Ambassadors-Designate

he Senate on Wednesday confirmed the immediate past Service Chiefs as Non-Career Ambassadors-designate. Those confirmed include the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai; Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin; Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas;