Politics

By Amos Okioma Contrary to fears in some quarters Nigerians has been assured that restructuring has nothing to do with secession, but to enhance better co-existence among the six Geo-political zones in the country. Chief Chukwuemeka Ezife, Former governor of  Anambra state, and chairman, 6thanniversary public lectures of the restoration government made the disclosure while speaking on the theme “Restructuring: …

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Folake Sokoya The new order in Nigeria is shifting from era where government involves directly in business ventures to era where government at federal,  state and local government level tailored their machineries towards creating conducive environment for private entrepreneurs to establish companies, thereby contributing to economic growth through job creation, revenue generation for government among other benefits. Kwara State Government …

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By Amos Okioma The Bayelsa Police Command has confirmed the killing of Mr Okaye Igali, the Southern Ijaw branch Chairman of Nigerian Union of Local Government Employee (NULGE) by unidentified assassins. DSP Asinim Butswat, the Spokesman of the state Police Command, confirmed the murder to newsmen Saturday in Yenagoa. “Igali `m`age 53, was shot and killed by unknown gunmen, along …

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By Amos Okioma The Bayelsa State Government on Thursday said it would showcase to the world some of the achievements of Governor Henry Seriake Dickson in the last six years. The laudable achievements,it said, had placed the state on higher pedestal of development. Consequently, the government has concluded plans to roll out the drums as it celebrates with pomp and …

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Former members of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) have accused former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, of sidelining them from important appointments and elective positions at state and local government levels. The CPC was founded by President Muhammadu Buhari and its former members, now in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said unless proactive steps are taken by …

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The United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) says over 8.5 million persons need life-saving support due to humanitarian crisis caused by the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East. The UN said in its October Humanitarian Situation Report that it targeted 6.9 million displaced persons for life-saving assistance in 2017. The fact-sheet shows that 5.2 million people are …

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Folake Sokoya Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has restated his commitment to complete all ongoing capital projects across the state before the expiration of his tenure. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday during an inspection of some ongoing projects in Ilorin metropolis. He disclosed that funds had been made available to contractors handling various projects in the state …

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…As Health, Agric Boast Of Insurpabible Strides By Ariwera Ibibo-Howells, Yenogoa The Bayelsa State Commissioner for works, Lawrence Ewhrujakpo, his power counterpart, Engineer, partner Jim-Ogbolo have been described as the engine for the development of a new Bayelsa. The commendation was given at the ongoing maiden inter-ministerial/ agency briefing organized by the State Ministry of Information and Orientation. Speaking as …

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By Olabode Adaramola Former Military  President, General  Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has  called on President Muhammadu Buhari to step down in 2019 to allow a generational shift that should reinvent the wheel of leadership and spur healing in the land. Babangida gave the advice in a special Press statement issued on Sunday at his Uphill Mansion in Minna Niger state capital …

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Global fertility groups, including the World Health Organisation experts on infertility and the United Nations General Assembly, may have concluded that wanting a baby is a human rights issue. Hence, nations must do their best to provide access to infertility treatment to any deserving individual or couple. These groups also recommend that individuals or couples desiring to have babies need …

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