By Olawale Oluwabusola Former Katsina State Governor Ibrahim Shehu Shema, born on September 22, 1957, is 66 years old this year. At 66, Shema is an accomplished international corporate lawyer, businessman, and politician. In his voyage in the field of politics, he was a foundation member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a mentee of […]Continue Reading
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By Daniel Adaji The Presidency on Wednesday unveiled the designation of the ministers that will work with President Bola Tinubu. Below is the full list of the ministers and their portfoliosContinue Reading
By Clement Adeyi The Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, has unveiled comprehensive plans to empower and equip youths to secure a transformative future for them. This was disclosed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, at the weekend. In tandem with the global theme for this year, “Skilling Teachers, […]Continue Reading
Key points Adamu fell out with Tinubu since 2022 Elected members now lead the party in their various states Adamu’s effort to impose a consensus candidate failed Supremacy and superiority of political party over elected politicians already dead in Nigeria Tinubu can now take charge of the APC By Daniel Adaji Throwing in the towel […]Continue Reading
Key Points: Opeyemi, a Tinubu protege, is the link person between FG and Senate Ndume shall advocate the interests of the APC in the Upper Chamber Senate Minority Leader Simon Mwadkwon must enter the big shoes left by Awolowo, Tarka to make impact in Senate. House Leader Julius Ihonvbere is an asset to the legislature […]Continue Reading
By Daniel Adaji The Political atmosphere in Kogi State is tensed, as individuals and politicians considered with opposing views to the incumbent are being hunted. About two days ago, Mallam Kabir Bala a.k.a Okwo an associate of governor Yahaya Bello was killed in cold blood. Okwo was killed about five years after he was […]Continue Reading
..Tinubu, Atiku speak By Clement Adeyi Key points A celebration of Nigeria’s political rebirth from military regime A day of democratic freedom anniversary Immortalization of June 12, the Nigeria’s record fairest, freest and credible election Federal government’s commitment to making democracy an accepted way of life by the citizenry. Deepens Continue Reading
…urges more commitment to nation building By Clement Adeyi Key points Drastic changes in global economy Stability of energy market through subsidy removal Economic and political transformation Discipline and stability in budget circles Passage of Petroleum Industrial Act (PIA) Passage of Police Act to harmonize relationship between police and citizens Energy Reform Continue Reading
The Igala Youth Leaders Assembly (IYLA) has demanded the immediate redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kogi State, Dr Hale Gabriel Longpet, for his open partisanship in managing the affairs of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state. Speaker of the IYLA, Dr. Ojoachele Akor Felix, at a protest and […]Continue Reading
The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka this afternoon luckily escaped assassination when his motorcade was attacked by gunmen personally led by the Governor of Kogi State Alhaji Yahaya Bello. Alhaji Ajaka and some vehicles accompanying him were approaching Lokoja at the vicinity of the ram market at about 300pm […]Continue Reading
The news of the appointment of Femi Gbajabiamila, the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the incoming Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was greeted with much excitement. But what is the job of a chief of staff, and why is it so important? In this piece, we republish an article […]Continue Reading
By Clement Adeyi Governor Umaru Dikko Radda who was sworn in as the fifth democratically elected governor of Katsina State Yesterday, has made his first appointments. The governor congratulated the new appointees and urged them to join hands with him on the crest of impeccable performance to turn around the fortunes of the state. In […]Continue Reading