The Edo State Governor, H.E Godwin Obaseki, has re-appointed Osarodion Ogie as Secretary to the State Government. A statement on Saturday by his media team said it would be the only political appointment for now. It disclosed that others have been deferred to the first week of February 2021. Obaseki was inaugurated for a second term on Thursday. He was re-elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He defeated Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in September.
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The Rivers State Governor, H.E Nyesom Wike has defined the Federal Government’s decision to deduct state funds on behalf of state judiciaries as illegal. The governor stated that the action would hamper the independence of the judiciary if implemented. Governor Wike said this in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media Kelvin Ebirion on Friday, November 13, 2020. The governor, however, debated that the action of the Federal Government constituted yet another breach of the constitutional powers of the Governors to manage State resources, adding that the ‘FG cannot cannot legitimately claim to be more interested in the…
The United States President, Donald Trump has now expressed uncertainty over his White House chances. Trump spoke publicly for the first time since the November 3 presidential election was won by Joe Biden. The Incumbent President addressed the press at the White House on the US Coronavirus response on Friday. Before now, the President had insisted that he won the Presidency, assuring his supporters that the court will declare him winner. However, speaking briefly on the election result, Trump said, “Whatever happens in the future – who knows which administration it will be, I guess time will tell.” The President…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Friday declared that all the pending by-elections across Nigeria would be conducted on Saturday, December 5, 2020. INEC’s National Commission and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye, disclosed this in a statement. Recall that INEC had postponed by-elections slated for October 31, 2020, in six senatorial districts and nine state constituencies. The statement read in part: “The Commission consulted with political parties and Civil Society Organizations on Tuesday and with the media and the Inter-Agency Consultative met with all Resident Electoral Commissioners on Thursday. “Based on these consultations, the Commission…
The Governor of Rivers State, H.E Nyesom Wike has boldly accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of conspiring to remove former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Governor Wike announced this while hosting some members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at the party’s Secretariat yesterday. The governor stated that despite orchestrating Jonathan’s removal from power, APC has continued to give excuses for its failures. “Are things better today? So, why do you allow people to tell you lies? How long can you continue to listen to the lies of the APC? “They have nothing…
The Speaker of the Imo House of Assembly, Dr Collins Chiji (APC-Isiala Mbano) was on Friday, impeached from office. There were votes of no confidence during a special sitting of the House presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Amarachi Iwuanyanwu (APC-Nwangele). Mr Paul Emeziem of Onuimo state constituency was also elected the new Speaker and was sworn in by the Clerk of the House, Mr Chinelo Emeghara, at the session. The impeachment motion moved by Ekene Nnodumele (APC-Orsu) and seconded by Michael Njoku (APC-Ihitte Uboma) cited gross incompetence, parliamentary ineptitude, financial impropriety and high handedness as reasons for the impeachment.…
Governor Obaseki says his re-election represents a new hope for the redefinition of democracy in Nigeria. Governor Godwin Obaseki beckoned for unity in Edo when he was sworn in for a second term as the state’s governor on Thursday, November 12, 2020. The 63-year-old beat 13 other candidates to to win the September 19 governorship election. He was sworn in on Thursday alongside his deputy, Philip Shaibu, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital. The governor, however, stated that everyone in the state must leave conflict in the past and unite to push Edo forward. He…
Pope Francis, on Thursday, recognised Democratic Party candidate, Joe Biden as the winner of the Nov 3 presidential election. The Pope and Biden had a conversation on the phone earlier on Thursday, according to the Biden Transition Team, as quoted by Metro UK. A spokesperson stated: “President-elect Joe Biden spoke this morning with His Holiness Pope Francis. “The president-elect thanked His Holiness for extending blessings and congratulations and noted his appreciation for His Holiness’s leadership in promoting peace, reconciliation, and the common bonds of humanity around the world.” “The president-elect expressed his desire to work together on the basis of…
The Rivers State Governor, H.E Nyesom Wike has announced that the All Progressive Congress (APC) has failed Nigerians. He spoke on Thursday while receiving APC defectors to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The event was held at the PDP state secretariat. Governor Wike also stated that most APC members have remained in the party due to shame of openly admitting failure. The decampees include ex-Director of Finance, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Henry Ogiri of Abua/Odual LGA; Lolo ibieneye of Asari Toru LGA; ex-APC Zonal Administrative Officer, Gloria Boma of Degema LGA, and Hassan Douglas of Okrika LGA. Governor Wike…
The committee says the amnesty programme is unhelpful to the war on terror. The Senate Committee on Army has expressed disapproval with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government’s amnesty programme for repentant Boko Haram members. Operation Safe Corridor, a multi-agency humanitarian effort led by Defence Headquarters, was launched in 2016 to encourage Boko Haram terrorists to surrender. The programme is based on De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Re-Integration (DRR) of former members of the Islamic sect that has terrorised the northeast region for over 10 years. Chairman of the Senate Committee, Ali Ndume (Borno South – APC), announced on Wednesday, November 11,…