Senator David Mark, who was the former President of the Nigerian Senate, has described the destruction of lives and properties in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State by armed men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen as barbaric. He called it a genocide against his people. Speaking on Friday, when he visited the affected areas, Mark said he was shocked beyond words at the extent of destruction he saw Agatu on Friday. “This is unbelievable and unimaginable. Nothing whatsoever justifies this brazen act of destruction meted out on the people of Agatu. My heart bleeds,” he said. Mark, who was on…
Author: Wale Adebayo
President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to Malabo today for talks with President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea on further measures to protect the people and resources of the Niger Delta and Gulf of Guinea. A statement by presidential spokesman Femi Adesina said the conclusion and signing of an agreement by Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea for the establishment of a combined maritime policing and security patrol committee on Tuesday is expected to be the major outcome of Buhari’s talks with his host. President Buhari and President Mbasogo are also expected to discuss and agree on other collaborative measures to combat crimes…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed yesterday said his statement on the state of the economy was misunderstood and twisted by some sections of the media. “On Saturday morning, I appeared on a Radio show here in Abuja at which I spoke extensively on the issues affecting our country, especially the economy,” Mohammed said. “To my surprise, my views were twisted and I was reported to have said that the economy of our country is beyond the control of the President.” “This is a gross misrepresentation of what I said. I could not have said our economy is…
The Chairman of the Kano State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), Haruna Umar Doguwa, has changed his mind about disciplinary actions against former Governor of the State and current Senator, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Doguwa had earlier held that Mr. Kwankwaso should face disciplinary proceedings for allegedly maltreating the present Kano State Governor Abduallahi Umar Ganduje during a condolence visit. However, he told reporters in Kano on Saturday, that he made his previous statements under pressure from Party leaders. “I was coerced to sign [his previous public memorandum] under duress,” Doguwa said. “Having reviewed the reaction of the earlier press…
The International women’s day is a global day for celebrating the social,economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The event is celebrated e March 8th of each year. It reminds women that they must rise up and stand for their rights. It is an opportunity for women to rise up against injustice and inequality and lack of respect for the female gender. As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in marking this year’s International Women’s day, Nigeria must begin to protect the rights of women. The government and civil societies in the country must fight against injustice, inequality and…
Here is the message delivered by Senator Stella Oduah in commemorating this year International Women’s Day. I would start this message by celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of every Nigerian woman out there; especially the women of Anambra-North Senatorial District. This year’s International Women’s Day themed #PledgeForParity is one unique one that truly speaks for gender equality. As we celebrate women today, let us also be aware that urgent action is needed to accelerate gender parity especially with the slow progress being experienced in Nigeria. For us to have a planet 50-50 by 2030, we must join the campaign with other Nations…
In contrary to what political opponents and haters spread about Senate President Bukola Saraki who is the leader of APC in Kwara State and North Central geopolitical zone, claiming he is full of pride and ego, as a very humble, cultured and courteous leader, Saraki was caught kneeling down for elderly people in Ilorin last week during the condolence visit to his Senior Special Assistant on Political Matters, Alhaji Sanusi Muhammed Toyin who lost his wife same week. It’s worth noting that it was in the same event that the immediate past representative of Ilorin West/North at Kwara State House…
In recent times the Nigerian child has suffered great pain. The children of Nigeria have been greatly abused especially the girl child. The girl child in Nigeria has been assaulted, harassed, molested, sexually abused and cajoled into early marriage. The girl child in Nigeria has been greatly abused and have not received the right attention needed as young children. It can be recalled that in April,2014, over 214 chibok school girls were abducted, and as I write this article, no one knows the where about of the chibok school girls. Each time I think about the abducted chibok girls my…
I am sharing a piece written with you about the state of Nigerian Senate as presented in an article titled “So Far, So Good: The 8th Senate and the Nigerian Mandate” Democracy is seen as one of the ultimate ideals that modern civilisations strive to create and preserve. The word democracy literally means rule by the people, taken from the Greek terms, demos (meaning ―people), and kratos (meaning ―rule). It is a political concept and form of government, where all people are supposed to have equal voices in shaping policy (typically expressed through a vote for representatives) and one thing…
Invited and recognized as the Chief Launcher, Her Excellency Mrs Toyin Saraki Launched ‘Action, Not Words,’ a special publication on the history, accomplishments and achievements of Holy Child College (HCC), Ikoyi, in Commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the school. Highlighting the successes recorded by alumni of HCC in various fields including banking, public administration, healthcare and the arts, Her Excellency, Mrs Toyin Saraki encouraged students of HCC to take advantage of the opportunity/privilege of education as it is a crucial tool to building a future free from discrimination and poverty. Emphasizing on the benefits of educating the girl child,…