NGF, PDPGF, PGF, others blocs battle for political relevance In this report, WALE ELEGBEDE writes on the plethora of political groups and forums set up by various elected political office holders, and the relevance or otherwise of such groups With advancement into the civil rule, politicians who have held particular public offices, or […]
Politics
Poll: APC sweeps all 44 Kano LGs
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has made a clean sweep of the 44 councils and their 484 councillors in the just concluded Local Government Elections in Kano State. The Chairman, Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Garba Ibrahim Sheka stated this while addressing newsmen at the Commissions’ headquarters in Kano on Sunday. […]
Anambra 2021 and motley of aspirants
In November this year Anambra State will be electing the next governor when Governor Willie Obiano’s two-term tenure would have elapsed. OKEY MADUFORO in this analysis looks at the motley of aspirants across the major political parties and the religious and zonal colorations in the contest as well as their chances By the last […]
Lawan and sabotage of PIB
The PIB is like a demon. That PIB thing, there are people both inside and outside the country, who would work against it, but it is going to take the strength of our patriotism to pass it.” – Ahmad Lawan The Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) has again reached a critical point in the […]
Igbos should produce president in 2023 or seek self-determination –Fr. Ebube Muonso
Rev. Fr. Obimma Emmanuel aka Ebube Muonso, is the Spiritual Director of the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, and the Parish Priest of the Blessed Iwene Tansi Parish, Umudioka, both in Anambra State. In this interview with ECHEZONA OKAFOR, he speaks on the possibility of president of Igbo extraction in 2023, the need for active […]
My philanthropy has no political undertone, says Chief Kpajie
A grassroots leader and Chief Executive officer of STK Industries, Chief Tochukwu Kpajie, has urged affluent individuals to invest in infrastructural development of their communities as a way of complementing government efforts. Kpajie, who recently single-handedly constructed the Igwe Godfrey Ezeude Road in Anambra State commissioned by Governor Willie Obiano, said that such philanthropy […]
Akande @82: APC describes him as unifier of voices
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has paid accolades to its first interim National Chairman and former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande on his 82 birthday celebration. According to the party, Akande, who was Chairman of the APC National Reconciliation Committee, is a unifier of different voices in the party. Senator John AkpanUdoedehe, […]
We’ll replicate what happened in Edo across Nigeria in 2023 –Edo Deputy Gov, Shaibu
Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu is the Deputy Governor of Edo State; he is a man of many parts. Known for his doggedness and activism, he has won the hearts of many. In a chat with Saturday Telegraph, he spoke on his life as a unionist, the lessons from Edo election, democracy among others. Excerpts… […]
NCAC DG, Runsewe, pledges to work with NYSC to promote national unity
The Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe, has pledged the commitment of his parastatal to collaborate with the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) to promote national unity and bring about sustainable peace and social harmony in the country. Runswe made this commitment when he received the Director […]
States should be scrapped; governors have caused much damage –PDP Publicity Secretary, Ganiu Taofeek
The Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Mr. Ganiu Taofeek, has recommended that states should be eliminated so that local government councils could develop the different parts of the country. In an interview with OLADIPUPO AWOJOBI, Taofeek said that the PDP was ready to take over the leadership of Lagos […]