A former deputy governor of Bayelsa state, Peremobowei Ebebi has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of November 16 gubernatorial election in the state. Ebebi, who also served as a two-term speaker of the state Assembly in a letter dated October 11,2019 and addressed to his Ward 3 of Ekeremor local…
Bello Hails Judiciary For Sacking Melaye
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has said the judiciary deserves commendation for nullifying the victory of the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye. Bello in a statement issued at the weekend titled titled, “Kogi West Appeal Court Verdict: Attestation that Judiciary is Impartial” released by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed said the…
Sanusi Reacts to News of Sacking of Aide
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II has denied sacking one of his aides, Maja Siddin Sarkin Kano, Alhaji Auwalu for his involvement in the grand reception accorded the state’s governor, Abdullahi Ganduje last week. Reacting to the news making the rounds in Kano, the chief of staff to the Emir, Munir Sanusi Bayero…
Sanusi Axes Aide for Welcoming Ganduje
The Cold War between Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has produced a casualty as the Emir fired one of his aides, Maja Siddin Sarkin Kano, Alhaji Auwalu for his involvement in the grand reception accorded to the governor last Wednesday following his victory at the Tribunal. Auwalu…
Bayelsa Guber: Militants Sue For Peaceful Poll
Ahead of November 16 gubernatorial election in Bayelsa state, a militant group that calls itself 21st Century of Niger Delta and Agitators with Conscience has pleaded on Bayelsans to eschew violence and vote for credible candidate. The group in a statement issued on Sunday by its leader, one “General” Izon Ebi, called on the federal…
Purchasing Power of Average Nigerian Waning, CJN Laments
The Chief of Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammed, has lamented the worsening state of affairs in the country. Tanko who spoke on Friday in Abuja when he delivered a goodwill message at the unveiling of the legislative agenda of the ninth House of Representatives tasked the legislature to initiate legislations that will ameliorate the…
Bayelsa Guber: Alaibe Has Not Withdrawn Court Case – Lawyer
A former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Timi Alaibe has reacted to rumours making the rounds in Bayelsa state that he has withdrawn the suit he instituted against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate,Senator Douye Diri over the outcome of the governorship primaries following pressures from leaders of Kolokuma/Opokuma…
