Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has dissolved the State Executive Council, a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Anthony Anwuka, said on Wednesday. The dissolution which takes immediate effect, also affected all political appointees- Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants. The SSG also ordered all the Special Advisers to hand over to his office while Commissioners are to hand over to their respective permanent secretaries. In the case of other political appointees, Prof Anwuka directed them to handover to Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Eze Madumere. It will be recalled that Governor…
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In continuation of its investigation into the Rivers State House of Assembly crisis, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar has summoned the leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd, the Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to the Rivers State Governor, Ag.ASP Debeware-Semeikumo, and the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the Governor, Tony Iwelu to report to Force CID, Force Headquarters, Abuja for an interview in respect of their roles as seen in the video clips in circulation. It would be recalled that in the video clips, a man carrying a mace and another in Police Uniform as well as…
Four years after Nigeria’s human rights report was first presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Federal Government will be heading to Geneva in October to present yet another report. Every nation that is a signatory to the Geneva Convention on human rights is expected to present report every four years. The report must profile human rights situation and what governments and communities are doing to promote the enforcement of universal human rights across the globe. The last time Nigeria presented country report on human rights was in 2009. But this time around, the Federal Government will have…
Sam Ade, Abuja: Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, has invited 20 players to the Super Eagles’ camp ahead of the high-profile international friendly against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Durban on August 14. The annual Mandela Challenge contest at the Moses Mabhida Stadium is in honour of ailing former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela, one of the world’s greatest statesmen. Russia-based Emmanuel Emenike, top scorer at the 29th Africa Cup of Nations that Nigeria won in South Africa earlier in the year, returns to the squad for the first time since that feat, and there is also room…
Vice Presiden Mohammed Namadi Sambo Wednesday inaugurated the board of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), assuring stakeholders that the Commission will remain an unbiased umpire in carrying out its statutory responsibilities. The Vice President who is also the Chairman of the Commission stated on Wednesday in Abuja, during the inauguration ceremony that, “the NBC remains, at all times, an unbiased umpire in any boundary matter and involves all stakeholders at every stage of boundary management or disputes resolution.” He called on all members to face the national assignment with “all the tact, diligence, patience, and balance of judgment…
Bolaji Oyegunle, London: Chelsea are targeting Bayern Munich’s Luiz Gustavo as a replacement for John Mikel Obi should the midfielder as expected, leave Stamford Bridge this summer. The Nigerian,who only last season signed a new five year contract, is resigned to leaving London now that Jose Mourinho is back in charge and has been persistently linked with a move to Turkey. Now Mourinho is lining up Brazilian defensive midfielder Gustavo to take his place. He would cost upwards of £16 million and has two years remaining on his contract in Germany. It may not prove an easy move, however…
Today, it is with a heavy heart that I join you to mourn our colleague and brother, Distinguished Senator Pius AkporEwherido. The greatest pain is not the one received when we are physically hurt. Neither is it the one received when we are down and out. But it is the one received when one so dear and so close is taken away from us. Death is painful and comes with grief. It is in this grief and melancholy that we mourn one of us. The sudden demise of Senator Ewherido is traumatic. Each time death occurs, it tinkers with the…
President Goodluck Jonathan keeps his promises. President Goodluck Jonathan is a performer. President Goodluck Jonathan is fighting corruption courageously. President Goodluck Jonathan is humble to a fault. President Good luck Jonathan NEVER plays to the gallery, neither does he engage in governance by drama President Good luck Jonathan is never afraid of bringing into his government technocrats or persons that are more knowledgeable than himself. He does not feel threatened by these persons. He is focused and firm on what he hopes to achieve. He does not appear DESPERATE for political or economic power. He is very approachable and likeable…
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke has replied the House of Representatives on the Malabu deal, saying the federal government only played the role of a facilitator and not a core interested party. The House had investigated the dispute between Shell/Agip and Malabu Oil and Gas Limited over the ownership and who has the right to operate Oil Block OPL 245, indicting the Attorney General of the Federation. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ambrose Momoh on Wednesday, the AGF described the alleged report as mischief, insisting his office only…
The Senate has thrown out the proposal of a six-year single tenure for the president and state governors. It was not a surprising decision as the debate last week showed which way the lawmakers would swing. On resumption of plenary this week, the lawmakers engaged in a clause by clause vote of areas for review in the 1999 constitution, an engagement which lasted for almost five hours. They however adopted clause 9 of the draft bill which empowers the national assembly to make an entirely new constitution for the country. They also adopted section 3a of the draft which rejects…