My mission is to truly rescue Imo from the mess created by Okorocha, APC – Sen. Samuel Anyanwu …Unfolds economic agenda …Promises to embark on large scale industrialisation of Imo …Urges Orlu and Okigwe zones to support the aspiration of Owerri zone Pulling Imo people out of the clutches of poverty and propelling the economy of the state to prosperity were given at the weekend by Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu as reasons for joining the governorship race. “If our natural and human resources have been properly harnessed and judiciously managed, Imo would have been one of the richest states, if…
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Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has reiterated his confidence in the judicial process and the ability of the Judiciary to do justice to all manner of men and in all circumstances. In a statement personally signed by him after the judgement of the Supreme Court which upheld the earlier decision of the Code of Conduct Tribunal discharging and acquitting him of all 16 charges instituted against him, Saraki expressed gratitude to all Nigerians who have supported him since the case commenced three years ago. “At the end of a tortuous journey of 1018 Days counting from September 22, 2015…
The Nigerian Senate has resolved to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Miss Linda Angela Igwetu, the NYSC Corper who was allegedly shot by a Police Officer two nights ago. Late Miss Igwetu supposed to pass out today. Senator Atai Aidoko, citing Order 42 and 52, raised the issue, stating that while on her way home with her friends, the corper was shot and rushed to Garki hospital, Abuja but was not treated because they needed a police report. The Senate, thereafter resolved to: Mandate its Committee on Youth and Sports to investigate the death of the NYSC Corper;…
Ectasy filled the air in Ijebu North East Local Government, Ogun State on July 2, 2018, as Ishamuro (Ago Iwoye), Agbodo and Saro/Moborode Communities in Ijebu Igbo became the latest beneficiaries of three 500KVA transformers donated by Hon (Dr) Oladipupo Adebutu. The donation was in fulfillment of the pledge Adebutu made to them in respect of the intervention requests made by the leaders of the communities. This donation brings the total number of transformers delivered to the LG by the 2019 Ogun State PDP gubernatorial aspirant to 7. Hon Seye Sonuga, who delivered the transformers on behalf of the principal,…
A Federal High Court, sitting in Osogbo has ordered the National Assembly to immediately commence impeachment process against President Muhammadu Buhari. Justice Maurine Adaobi Onyetenu Wednesday gave the order based on the suit filed by two Nigerians, Kanmi Ajibola, a lawyer and Sulaiman Adeniyi, a human right activist urging the court to enforce the National Assembly to impeach President Buhari. The duo had three months ago written to both the lower and the upper chambers of the National Assembly on the need to impeach President Buhari, citing alleged constitutional breaches by the president and threatened that they will approach the…
President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called for collaboration of the 36 States’ Assembly in the amendment of the 1999 Constitution to provide for State and Community Policing in the country. Saraki spoke when the 36 States Assembly Speakers, led by its Chairman and Speaker of the Gombe State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdulmumin Ismaila Kamba, paid a thank you visit to leadership of the Senate, for passing the Bill which granted financial autonomy to State Legislatures. The President of the Senate, according to a statement by his Special Assistant on Print Media, Chuks Okocha, stated…
Walk the Talk initiative berths in Ilorin; Wellbeing Foundation partners with Air Force to provide free Cancer screening for over 300 women – 3rd July 2018 Last weekend the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) brought the ‘Walk the Talk’ initiative to Ilorin, Kwara State, as part of its commitment to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs). A WBFA team provided free medical screening at the Air Force Medical Centre, Oloje, for over 300 women, in order to catch cancer at the earliest stage possible. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally. The screening event last…
…Accuses CP of aiding, abetting cultism A civil rights organisation, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has carpeted Ogun State Government for series of security breaches in the state with a verdict the state under Governor Ibikunle Amosun is fast becoming a den to cultists, hired and other criminals. In a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday signed by the Executive Chairman of CHRSJ, Comrade Adeniyi, A. Sulaiman the group also further lamented that the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Ilyasu and his team have been condoning needless loss of lives to cultists, hired assassins and other criminals.…
Definitely, 2018 is not a good year for the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ogun State as the party keeps licking its wounds and counting losses on regular basis. The defection of over 2000 members to opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on July 2, 2018, at Aiyetoro, Yewa South Local Government, was another huge blow to the party in the state. Leading the defectors, Mr Muyideen Alao, hinged their decision to dump APC on the lacklustre performances of Sen Ibikunle Amosun whom they alleged of neglecting the plights of the people of the gateway state for 7 years. He painted such…
You’ve been in a car accident and now either you’re being sued or you are suing the person who hit you. While the proceedings are very different depending on which side you are on, the evidence that you need is largely the same in either case. Evidence is essential in an accident case because it shows who was involved, what happened and who should be at fault. There is likely a good amount of facts and documents to go through, so this will show you which facts are most important to your case. Police Report This might sound like common…
Yesterday, 28th June 2018 was another mourning day in Nigeria as lives were lost and vehicle destroyed because of tanker explosion at Otedola Bridge leading to Berger Area of Lagos State. According to the report, nine people were caught dead in the inferno, few in the hospitals while more than 50 vehicles were razed. It’s such a bad incident and national calamity due to the systemic failures on the part of the governments and citizens. Someone broke the news but I did not realise it’s scale until I saw the videos posted online. May Almighty God heal the wounds of…
Monday, June 25, 2018, will remain in the memories of the people of Ogburu, Ajilete and Folasade-Oke Ogbun communities in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government, Ogun State, as they took possession of three 500KVA transformers donated by Hon (Dr) Ladi Adebutu. The event was part of the familiarisation tour to the LG and meeting with Peoples Democratic Party stakeholders from Yewa South LG. Speaking during the presentation of the transformers, Hon Adebutu expressed his deep sympathy with the people of the affected areas for the harrowing experience of living in the dark and the collapse of businesses for a long…
*Seeks probe of Agbado police station divisional police officer A civil right organisation, the Centre for Human Rights (CHRSJ) has accused an unnamed police officer attached to Agbado Police Station in Ogun State Police Command of engaging in illegal activities prejudicial to service code. Specifically, the group accused the officer of usurping the powers of the courts to eject some tenants from their abode without any warrant from the courts to that effect. CHRSJ in the statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday signed by its Executive Chairman, Comrade Adeniyi A. Sulaiman also called for a comprehensive probe into the activities…
City People Magazine and its City People Entertainment team led by renowned veteran journalist, Dr. Seye Kehinde, are in top gear, preparing and putting all things together to make Saturday June 30th, 2018 a memorable and unforgettable day for the lovers and fans of prolific and famous Islamic singer, Alhaja Rukayat Gawat-Oyefeso. Enterprising Gawat, the daughter of renowned NTA broadcaster, Alhaji Rasaq Aremu Gawat, will be celebrated by the celebrity journal on her birthday and welcome dance of Lesser Haaj, which will take place at the City People Event Center, Gbagada Lagos. The publisher of the most-read celebrity journal, Seye…
A workplace injury is stressful for everyone involved, including those who caused it. All of a sudden, you’re unable to go to work and pay your bills due to the devastating consequences these often lead to, making it hard to function in today’s demanding world. Construction accidents can be much more complex than they appear, and chances are, you aren’t familiar with all of the facts about them, especially the ones we’re about to reveal: Falls often lead to a fatal outcome If you’ve guessed that heavy machinery is the leading cause of death in the construction industry, you’ve got…
Elites Network for Sustainable Development (ENetSuD) has expressed its sympathy for the victims of the recent flooding in Okekere, Oloje, Ode Adana, Okelele, Dada area, Aduralere, Alagbado, Amilegbe, Akerebiata, Kuntu-Oja road, Harmony estate, Mubo Street, and many other communities in Kwara state where thousands of people were displaced and properties worth millions of naira destroyed. The executive director of the civil society group, ENetSuD, Dr Abdulateef Alagbonsi, in a press statement released on Monday June 25, 2018 attributed the recent flooding in Kwara to negligence on the part of the Kwara state Government, and mismanagement of the Ecological Funds the…
…Hails leadership sagacity of Chibuike Amaechi The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), has congratulated Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshomhole on his emergence as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, at the national convention of the party that took place at Eagle Square, Abuja over the weekend. Speaking to journalists shortly after the convention in Abuja, the Rivers State Chairman of APC, Hon. Ojukaye Fag-Amachree, stated that the emergence of Comrade Oshiomhole will engender fresh innovation in management of the affairs of the party going into the 2019 elections and even beyond. “For sure, the popular…
Hon Ladi Adebutu has rekindled our hope in greater Ogun State. The video below titled “Together We Make A Greater Ogun State” is the voice of Hon Ladi Adebutu reminding of great minds that came from Ogun State, The Gateway State. I watched the video with passion and could not holding from sharing the piece with you. It’s a must watch!
The Ogun State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on June 23, 2018, reLadi ceived into its fold over 2000 defectors from All Progressive Congress (APC), Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) in Odogbolu Local Government. The State’s Vice Chairman, Chief Ibikun Ojosipe who received the decampees on behalf of the State Chairman, Hon Sikirulai Ogundele, assured them of equal treatment. He enjoined them to uphold the constitution of the party and be committed to the activities and success of the party in 2019. Also on hand to receive the decampees was Hon (Dr) Ladi…
On Wednesday, June 20th, the President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, addressed the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation at the invitation of the Chairperson of the Federation Council, Valentina Matviyenko. Here are 10 things that he spoke about. 1. ON THE WORLD CUP “It is wonderful to be back in your beautiful country, especially during the World Cup, and for this, I wish to congratulate the Russian people for the successful hosting of the 2018 World Cup tournament. The burst of colour, spectacle and sportsmanship on display – as well as the smooth running of the…