Hanan Buhari and Unprecedented Abuse of Presidential Powers By Farooq Kperogi

The Presidency said it isn’t a legal violation or even a subversion of convention for Buhari’s daughter to use a publicly funded presidential jet for private purposes. That’s flat-out untrue. But even if it were true, things don’t always have to be illegal for them to be condemnable. Something can be condemnable because it’s unethical or immoral, even if it’s legal. Making a tax-funded presidential jet available for the private use of Buhari’s daughter is straight-up unethical, even borderline illegal. Of course, it’s entirely defensible, even expected, for Buhari’s family…

Omo-Agege mourns Prof Ike,says Nigeria lost A National Icon

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed deep shock and grief over the demise of famous Nigerian novelist, Professor Chukwuemeka Ike. Senator Omo-Agege described the death of the writer and traditional ruler not only as a monumental loss to the people of Anambra State in particular but Nigeria in general. Reacting to the news of the demise of the author, the lawmaker said: “I am deeply saddened by the news of Professor Chukwuemeka Ike’s demise. He was not only an administrator, author and cerebral scholar but…

Gbajabiamila celebrates Razaq Okoya at 80

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated the Chairman of Eleganza Group and RAO Property Investment Company, Chief (Dr) Razaq Akanni Okoya on his 80th birthday. The Speaker in a congratulatory message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, said Chief Razaq Okoya, a foremost industrialist, is one Nigerian that has contributed to the country’s growth in different ways through his group of companies over the years. The Speaker noted with delight how Chief Razaq helped in reducing the rate of unemployment in…

Omo- Agege urges foreign missions to do more for Nigerians’ interest

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has urged Nigeria’s diplomatic missions abroad to do more like the Nigeria High Commission in Canada, towards catering for citizens’ needs and projecting national interest, Speaking during a visit to Canada where he attended the 25th Biennial Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth, Senator Omo-Agege lauded staff of the Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa, Canada for being sterling examples for other Nigerian foreign missions.   Omo-Agege equally expressed deep appreciation to Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner, Mr. Joseph Atodo and…

Wase felicitates with Senate President Lawan at 61

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase has described the President of the Senate,Ahmad Lawan as a patrotic lawmaker, whose love for the nation is unquestionable. Wase’s gave this description in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Umar Muhammad Puma, to congratulate the senate president on his 61st birthday today. The Deputy Speaker said Lawan is one of the best senate president the country has ever produced as his tenure, though just six months old has witnessed landmark achievements in the Parliament.…

A TIME FOR SYNERGY TOWARDS GREATER NIGER STATE.

I must start out by congratulating my principal, Governor Abubakar sani Bello over his victory at the supreme court. with the pronouncement at the Apex court validating the election of Governor Abubakar sani Bello, the legal battle is over. The battle for the soul of niger state is over. On this premise, and as democrats we are at home with the fact that it is not a case of winner takes all,rather we are aware that the process and the exercise afford the opportunity to further deepened our democratic culture…