…Says Interest Of Lagosians Must Come First Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday swore in 19 new Permanent Secretaries in the State Civil Service with a call on the new appointees to immediately get to work and prove themselves, just as he urged them to make the common good of all Lagosians their watchwords. The Governor, at the ... Read More »
Category Archives: Politics
For The Records! BUHARI’S ‘CHANGE’ ANTHEM: THE PLACE OF WOMEN, CHILDREN AND THE PRESIDENT’S WIFE
The change mantra of the All progressives congress at the 2015 general election may have indeed earned president Muhammadu Buhari and his political party victory at the polls, yet the principle of governance goes beyond mere celebrations and takeover of political power, it is also not just about who gets what position or appointment, but about implementing and fulfilling the ... Read More »
AKPABIO DEBUNKS STORY OF ANGER WITH UDOM EMMANUEL
The immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio has dismissed as a ruse, a news story purporting that he is angry with his successor over U.S trip. In a chat with newsmen, Akpabio who now represents Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District and Minority Leader in the Senate, said his attention was drawn to a story ... Read More »
Article For The Records! Can The Igbo People Play Opposition Politics in Nigeria for 10 Years? By Joe Igbokwe
I want the Igbo nation, where I come from, to play opposition politics in Nigeria at least for the next ten years so that the world will take them serious once again in matters of Nigerian politics. In the first Republic, the Igbo-dominated NCNC formed an alliance with the northern-based NPC to form a government in the center. In the Second ... Read More »
NOTHING WILL STOP THE ONGOING RE-ORGANISATION OF THE PDP – OLISA METUH
The attention of the NWC has been drawn to the unnecessary and unfortunate reactions of Junior, Intermediate and Supervisory members of Staff under the auspices of PDP Staff Welfare Committee in reaction to NWC directive on Re-Organization and Re-Structuring of the Party. The NWC also notes the steps by the Management Committee in the matter. The NWC appreciates the concerns ... Read More »
Folake Solanke, Itse Sagay Fault Justice Oloyede’s Impeachment Petition Against Aregbesola
A PRESS STATEMENT ON THE PETITION PRESENTED BY JUSTICE FOLAHANMI OLOYEDE TO THE OSUN STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY FOR THE IMPEACHMENT OF GOVERNOR RAUF AREGBESOLA. THIS STATEMENT IS JOINTLY ISSUED BY CHIEF MRS. FOLAKE SOLANKE, S.A.N. AND PROFESSOR ITSE SAGAY, S.A.N. We note with deep consternation and concern for the dignity and sanctity of the Judiciary, the petition recently sent ... Read More »
APC HAILS NIGERIANS FOR CELEBRATING AMAECHI’S LEGACIES; SAYS WIKE HAS BEEN PUT TO SHAME
The Caretaker Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, has been put to shame by the large crowd of Nigerians from all walks of life who gathered at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, on Monday to honour the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, and celebrate his legacies. “By turning out in large numbers to ... Read More »
Buhari’s Anti-corruption Mere Noise-making, Diversionary, Witch-hunting – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has taken a swipe at the Federal Government anti-corruption stance, describing it as mere noise-making, witch-hunt and diversionary tactic to hoodwink the public into overlooking the seeming failure of the government to deliver on its electoral promises. The governor said; “If President Mohammadu Buhari knows exactly where the stolen funds are kept and who ... Read More »
Lagos Deputy Gov. Warns Public To Be Wary of Internet Impersonators/Scammers
Kola Popson The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has warned the general public to be careful of some fraudulent people who have been impersonating her on the social media, most notably the Facebook, to dupe innocent members of the public. This was noted in a statement issued and signed by Desoye Oyelami, the Public Relations Officer ... Read More »
Governor Mimiko Sacks Aides
The Ondo State governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko has relieved all his Special Assistants (SAs) and Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) of their duties as his aides. This development made known to the public by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Eni Akinsola in a statement issued to newsmen in Akure. The statement said Mimiko thanked the outgoing aides for their ... Read More »