By Godknows Bolade Igali An archetypical inference to a tsunami, news of the tragic death of ace banker, businessman, educator and philanthropist, Herbert Onyewumbu on 9th February, 2024 hit the global news space with indescribable shock; and misbehave. True, Herbert had died from a helicopter crash, on the cold plains remote part of the Mojave…
By Pope Pen DEAR Governor Douye Diri, allow me to extend my personal condolences to you over the passing of Chief Thompson Okorotie, arguably one of the most mercurial politicians to have emerged from Bayelsa State. He could jolly well be called a founding father of the state because he was at every point of…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday met with private sector leaders to discuss the cost of living crisis in the country and efforts to address the problem. Those at the meeting include Africaโs richest man and owner of Dangote industries, Aliko Dangote; industrialist AbdulSamad Rabiu and banker Tony Elumelu.The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa Abuja,…
In a significant victory for former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that states cannot remove a federal candidate, especially a president, from the ballot under the Constitutionโs โinsurrectionist ban.โ This decision reversed previous state court rulings that found Trump ineligible for office due to his actions on January 6, 2021. The court’s…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva, have made a plea to disband the Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, claiming bias in the ongoing case to challenge the results of the gubernatorial election that took place on November 11, 2023. In a letter addressed to the President of the Court…
The House of Representatives has reiterated its dedication to building a strong working relationship between Nigeria and Switzerland. During a visit by Deputy Head of Mission Counsellor, Mr. Lukas Schifferle, the Chairman of the Nigeria-Switzerland friendship group in the House, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, praised Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas for creating committees to ensure…
“We will consult widely and take every segment of society and all the interests into consideration. The November 11 election was not only for my Peoples Democratic Party. It was also about the All Progressives Congress and even Labour Party members. So, do not be surprised when you see some names from such parties because everyone participated in the election.”
โWe believe you will put in your best to make the judiciary in our country better. I am sure you will bring your wealth of experience to bear”
“For me, there can be nothing as heartwarming as seeing our youths in the classroom seeking knowledge. I believe that they are all keying into the prosperity mantra”
The National Electoral Commission, INEC, had declared Sen, Douye Diri, who was the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), winner of the election.
