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President of the Senate, David Mark has ordered a committee of the Senate to investigate the crisis that led to the shooting of one of their colleagues, Magnus Abe, from Rivers state.   Abe was allegedly shot at close range with a rubber bullet by the Police, and was immediately hospitalised. The Police, however, denied […]

The Federal House of Representatives on Tuesday witnessed a rowdy session, as members elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nearly mobbed their counterparts from the All Progressive Congress (APC) over the position of Majority Leader and Minority Leader. The crisis was however averted by Speaker Aminu Tambuwal who later confirmed possession […]

President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed immediate past Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, as Chairman of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). Tukur, who was forced to resign his chairmanship of the ruling party last week on the insistence of top figures in the party, replaces former Chairman of the breakaway faction […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned of impending anarchy in Rivers that may have far-reaching consequences beyond the state, unless President Goodluck Jonathan urgently reins in his supporters who, backed by a grossly partisan Police, have now resorted to bringing in ex-militants from neighbouring states to attack innocent people in Rivers. “Having lost confidence […]

Aminu Tambuwal, Speaker of the House of Representatives on resumption of legislative session, today reiterated the commitment of the Legislature towards timely passage of the 2014 budget despite the late presentation. The Speaker who presided over Tuesday plenary also emphasised the need to ensure independence for the Judiciary through financial autonomy as the country prepares […]

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday transmitted to the Senate, the names of 12 ministerial nominees for confirmation. The senate president, David Mark, announced the names of the nominees on the floor of the Senate at the resumed plenary session for the year 2014. In his words, the nominees are: 1. Mr. Boni Haruna from Adamawa  2. Mrs […]

Frustrated Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has vowed not to take things easy with members of the National Assembly from his state planning to thwart his ambition for a second term in office henceforth. In a letter, titled Pulling down the House to Protect a Corner: A Note of Caution dated 18th January 2014, and […]

President Goodluck Jonathan will leave Abuja on Tuesday for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he will lead efforts to attract beneficial global participation in this year’s World Economic Forum on Africa to be hosted by Nigeria in Abuja between 7th and 9th May. The president will be accompanied and supported by key members of the […]Read More

Treasury looter and former Governor of Bauchi State, Adamu Muazu has been chosen as the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He replaces Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, who resigned voluntarily last week. Adamu Mauzu  Muazu was Governor of Bauchi State between 1999 and 2007. His appointment will be announced on Monday.  Adamu Muazu is a close ally of […]Read More

There was confusion at the premises of Zoom Mobile, a now moribund telecommunications company located close to the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos on Sunday, following a an explosion while some people were transferring fuel.  The ensuing incident left neighbours and residents scampering to safety, many thinking it must have been a bomb explosion. Though fire fighters from […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed condemnation for the tacit defence of Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mbu Joseph Mbu by the Police Service Commission (PSC), saying the commission, by its unimaginative action, was only pandering to the Presidency, which is the sponsor of the impunity in the state. In a statement issued in Lagos on […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm that sympathizers of President Goodluck Jonathan are pushing Nigeria to the precipice, after PDP-sponsored and Police-backed militants attacked a peaceful rally in Rivers State with guns and other weapons, for the second consecutive Sunday.   In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, […]