The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the 19 Residents Electoral Commissioners whose names were sent by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). The nominees who were confirmed are Ibrahim Abdullahi (Adamawa); Obo Effanga (Cross River); Umar Ibrahim (Taraba); Agboke Olaleke (Ogun); Samuel Egwu (Kogi), Onyeka Ugochi (Imo); Muhammad Bashir (Sokoto) and Ayobami Salami from Oyo…
By Emmanuel Badejo Electioneering campaigns have just commenced for next year’s presidential election, which is expected to produce President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor. All the 18 political parties have settled on their candidates and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has affirmed such candidatures by publishing a list of the authentic flag bearers of the various…
Activist Aisha Yesufu has berated married women who are in the habit of attacking their husband’s side chicks and sharing videos from the attack online. She said this in response to the viral video of Bunmi Alade-Adekunle, wife of celebrity designer, Seyi Vodi attacking her alleged husband’s side chick, Moesha. In the video, Bunmi was…
By Stanley O. Nwosu Oscar Wilde, the famous writer once said, “Birthdays are filled with yesterday’s memories, today’s joys, and tomorrow’s dreams”. Birthdays are moments of joy and celebrations as well as occasions for expressing goodwill to dear ones. It is that time of the year again when it is appropriate to rejoice with the…
By Robinson Erebi The Executive Chairman of the National Population Commission Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra says that after the successful conduct of a census exercise, it becomes all-important to conduct Post Enumeration Survey (PES) so as to engender Users’ confidence in adoption of the Census results for numerous and various purposes in any country of…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva has vowed to increase crude oil production to 3million barrels per day (mbd/d). According to him, the 50,000bpd from Total Energy will contribute to the attainment of the target. He spoke at the commencement of operation of the TotalEnergies’ Ikike Oil Field, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State….
“The state government is convinced in the capacity of NPC to deliver to the nation a reliable and credible census especially with the change from analogue to digital deployment of modern technology by the commission. This according to the governor will enhance the quality of data and inspire confidence of Nigerians and acceptance of the census outcome.”
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), says the signing of the peace accord with former President Goodluck Jonathan and other presidential candidates in the build-up to the 2015 elections contributed largely to the peaceful outcome of the polls. The President stated this when he received the National Peace Committee led by former Head of…
The Anambra State Government says it suspended tricycles and shuttle bus unions in the state. It also banned touts from motor parks in the state. The government said that only accredited agents are entitled now to collect tolls at the parks. The directive was contained in a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information,…
By Enideneze Etete Plans have commenced in earnest, to construct a King’s palace in Atissa Kingdom of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital. This is the outcome of discussions spearheaded by Prof. Steve Azaiki, at the weekend, when he paid homage to HRM (Sir) King Godwin G. Igodo, Ebenibe of Atissa Kingdom and the Chiefs Council…
