The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose has commiserated with families of the victims of yesterday’s “accidental” air strike by men of the Nigerian Air Force of ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ in the Rann Internally Displaced People (IDP) camp in Borno State. The governor, who said it was strange that the military could “mistakenly” bomb an IDP camp that it created and aware of the location, called for thorough investigation by both the military authority and the international community to ascertain what actually happened. He chided President Muhammadu Buhari for jumping into conclusion that the air strike was a mistake,…
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A rights group, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has declared its support to the plan peaceful mega and solidarity rally to be organized by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in support of the smooth and successful takeover of 45th American President, Mr. Donald Trump and release of the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and other illegal detainees by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Department of States Services (DSS). The group described the peaceful rally as a welcome development in right direction, calling on the Nigeria authority to release of the Director of Radio…
The Chief Williams Ajayi-led Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Ayodele Fayose of plotting to use the Ado Ekiti Division of the Court of Appeal to arrest a pending judgment at the Ado-Ekiti Division of the Federal High Court. The Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti has reserved judgment in the dispute over the Ekiti State PDP Executive for the 23rd of January, 2017 In a statement issued today by the State Publicity Secretary, Dayo Owolabi, the party said by his conduct Fayose wants to plunge the judiciary into another round of crisis. They wondered…
Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Elders on Thursday held a closed door meeting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. PDP chieftains at the meeting included its state chairman, Engineer Bayo Dayo, Chief Kolapo Ogunjobi, Aare Tunde Alabi, the National Auditor of the party, Alhaji Fatai Adeyanju, the Southwest secretary of the party, Chief Pegba Otemolu, the party secretary in the state, Alhaji Semiu Shodipo, the Ogun state coordinator of Omoilu Foundation, Otunba (Comrade) Niyi Osoba, the Ogun PDP deputy chairman, Alhaji Boye Adeshina, the Ogun Central Senatorial chairman of the party, Engineer Akeem Adeshina, Chief Biodun Sanyaolu and Chief…
Nigeria Primary Healthcare Revitalisation: Toyin Saraki Urges Activation Of Basic Healthcare Provision Fund To Fast-track The Improvement Of Reproductive Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Indices In Nigeria. This was released on Thursday 19 January 2017, Abuja, Nigeria. Last Thursday, Mrs. Toyin Saraki chaired the first meeting of the Contact Group of the Primary Healthcare (PHC) Revitalisation Program. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr Benjamin Anyene of Herfon, was also attended by Representatives of the House Committee for Health Services, both Committee Chair and Deputy-Chair and was also attended by representatives from the World Health Organization, the ONE Campaign and UNICEF. At…
Prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imeko Afon and Yewa North local government areas on Thursday pledged their support for Engineer Bayo Dayo led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Ogun state Coordinator of Omoilu Foundation, Otunba (Comrade) Niyi Osoba said the defection of the APC stalwarts marked a new beginning for the PDP towards a greater political future in Ogun state. Osoba described the event as a watershed in the annals of political history of the two local government areas and Ogun state in general. He said “those dumping the APC for the PDP have made the…
The Gambia shouldn’t be at the centre of global attention. But it is. Thanks to the intransigence of a man who has been in power for too long, the tiny African country is in the spotlight. At stake is the future of democracy in the Gambia and the refusal of Yahya Jammeh, one of the parties in the just concluded election to accept the verdict of the people. There is equally the bruised ego of West African leaders whose spirited attempt to remedy the situation through diplomacy hit the rock. This is in addition to what is seen as the…
As the World Economic Forum (WEF) commences in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called on leaders around the world, particularly Nigeria, to renew their commitment to their citizens, in-line with the 2017 theme of the Forum which seeks to promote “Responsive and Responsible Leadership.” Saraki, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, stressed the importance of responsive leadership — stating that both elected and appointed public servants must see their offices as a responsibility to better the lives of the people that they represent using…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has described the attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State to politicise the last week fire outbreak at a petrol station in Ado Ekiti, the state capital as wicked, animalistic and inhuman, describing as “shameless lie” the party’s claim that Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi donated cash to victims of the fire outbreak. The PDP, which accused the APC of blocking relief materials from being given to the victims by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), said; “They control the federal government and NEMA is…
In every generation, God’s plan for humanity includes certain people who do the extraordinary. These people impact history and champion impossibilities by using divine solutions to overcome challenges. These remarkable leaders exhibit virtue and courage in crisis because of their trust in God and fortification of their souls with Christian worldviews and thus, are able to make prudent policies that sustain their people in times of crisis. Throughout biblical times and the history of man, men have been used by God to play an important part in God’s sovereign eternal plan for his people. Truth is, only God inspired leaders…
Dr Dakuku Peterside has once again lambasted the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, for lacking in “intellect, foresight, ingenuity and capability” to take the state beyond the present generation and place her on sound footing. Peterside stated this while speaking on a bill presented before the Rivers State House of Assembly, seeking to repeal Rivers State Reserved Fund Law No 2 of 2008. Immediate past governor of the state, Rt Hon Chibuike Amaechi had upon assumption of office in 2007 informed Rivers people of the expediency to save for future needs, hence the passage of the bill in 2008…
The Ogun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Engineer Bayo Dayo on Tuesday received a boost in its bid to achieve a remarkable success in the 2019 general elections, as 55 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ijebu Ode market women and the Ijebu Ode branch of Amuledara woodworkers association of Nigeria pledged their full support for the Engineer Bayo Dayo led PDP in Ijebu Igbo on Tuesday, January 18, 2017. The market women association and members of the woodworkers association made their intentions known publicly at separate town hall meetings held in…
…Urges NSA to arrest Senator Maeba for inflammatory statement …Tells Wike to submit himself for Police Probe The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has expressed amazement over the recent solidarity visit to Governor Nyesom Wike by former ministers who served in the lackluster administration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) sacked by Nigerian voters during the 2015 general elections. The party in a statement signed by the State Chairman, Chief (Dr.) Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, described the solidarity visit as shameful and a bad omen for the country’s nascent democracy. “We are shocked that Sule Lamido, erstwhile Jigawa State…
…A wave of mass defection has hit Ogun APC …Engineer Segun Dehinwa and many others have dumped APC for PDP …Dehinwa claims injustice thrives in the camp of the APC …He promise to work hard for his newly adopted party Engineer Segun Dehinwa, former Coordinator of Governor Amosun campaign organisation in Ikenne LGA and key members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Dehinwa joined the PDP Saturday morning in Ikenne in the presence of the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial district at the National Assembly, Senator Buruji Kashamu along with about 200…
…says, “It is vote of no confidence” The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose has hailed the National Assembly for standing firm against the anti-people policies of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) in recent times, saying; “persistent rejection of the President Buhari’s policies by a National Assembly that is controlled by his own party is an indirect way of passing vote of no confidence on the President and a call to action by the president and his men to take proper stock.” The governor, who expressed happiness that “even the National Assembly members have now seen…
Ekiti State Government has said that federal agencies occupying houses belonging to the State Government must comply with the government directive by either buying the properties they are presently occupying or paying rent on the properties. The government, which reacted to news report that it evicted the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) Ekiti State command and other Federal ministries and agencies from their various offices, said; “Yearly, budgetary provisions are made for payment of rent by federal government agencies, which has no permanent offices across the 36 States of the federation and we wonder why those that have…
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said despite their determined efforts and resolve to stay clear of Gov. Nyesom Wike and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) war against Nigerian security agencies, the governor and his party [PDP] appear very determined to drag the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the fray of what seems to be a war they cannot win. The APC in a statement signed by Senibo Chris Finebone noted with shock that Rivers PDP in a statement signed by Jerry Needam on behalf of the PDP State Chairman, Felix Obuah, is accusing the Nigeria…
…Says, Government indebtedness to Pensioners is sum of N26.7billion A Forum of 2011/2012 Retired Public Servants of Osun State branch of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has given the reason why they organized the recent Internally Displaced Pensioners (IDPs) Camp for its member in Osun State as part of effort to take good care of their members medically and to draw the attention of the whole world to the plights and sufferings of their members in the State. The forum also denied that the setting up of the camp was not politically motivated as being peddling around by the…
In Ebonyi State, widows will henceforth enjoy monthly stipend to help alleviate their sufferings in the mist of economic recession. Governor David Umahi announced this during the grand finale of the three-day fasting and prayer summit, organised by the state government in conjunction with the Christian Association at the Abakaliki township stadium to start the new year with God. Umahi, who encouraged Ebonyi people to work hard and depend on God, said God spoke to him to choose widows in the 13 local government areas of the state and place them on salaries. “God spoke to me again to nominate…
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has commended officers and men of the nation’s armed forces for their tremendous contributions to the survival and development of the country. Speaking today (Friday) at the National Mosque, Abuja, where he represented President Muhammadu Buhari at the Jummah service held to commemorate the 2017 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Saraki said the nation and her leaders will continue to appreciate the military and provide for the welfare of its members. “Apart from the fact that the military symbolises the unity, strength, relevance and sovereignty of Nigeria, the men of the armed forces have helped…