APC crisis: Oshiomhole remains suspended, Dep. National Secretary insists …Says NEC meeting to go ahead as scheduled

The Deputy National Secretary of the APC, Chief Victor Giadom, on Sunday, insisted that the party’s National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole remains suspended. He said this in a statement he signed and made available to the media in Abuja. According to him, a court of competent jurisdiction suspended the chairman and that decision still subsists. Giadom said the scheduled National Executive Council meeting which is slated for March 17th will go ahead as planned noting that a notice to the contrary jointly signed by the party’s National Legal Adviser, Babatunde Ogala,…

Gov Sani-Bello felicitates with VP Osinbajo at 63

Niger state Governor , Abubakar Sani Bello has congratulated Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on his 63rd birthday anniversary which has been beautifully heralded with multitudes of good wishes from Nigerians and people from all over the world. Alhaji Sani-Bello commended Professor Osinbajo’s unwavering commitment to nation-building and leading various teams that have strengthened the economy and development in the country, acknowledging that his impacts remains a landmark and one history will play recourse to always. As VP Osinbajo turned 63, Governor Sani Bello believed his lofty contributions, with some…

Senate to boost Nigeria’s business sector, economy with CAMA Amendment

The Senate has commenced moves to strengthen the country’s economy by giving a boost to the business sector in Nigeria. The upper chamber, in a bid to realise this target, will on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, consider a critical bill which specifically seeks to amend the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). The piece of legislation, sponsored by the Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (APC – Kebbi North), proposed to amend the Companies and Allied Matters Act (Chapter C20) Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (CAMA). The law, which…

No! Lawmakers Don’t Need Any Immunity In Nigeria By Abba Dukawa

Currently there is a Bill for an Act to Alter Section 308 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Extend Immunity to Cover Presiding Officers of Legislative Institutions’ being considered in the House of Representatives is uncalled for. The bill already passed for second reading part of the bill seeking to grant immunity to principal officers of the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly. I don’t think those at National Assembly and 36 state Houses of Assembly need any immunity. For long Nigerians has been…

Park Management System: The Benefits In GSM’s Innovation

In a rather quiet but deft move, the Oyo State government has brought a decent closure to the reign of terror and violence that typifies motor parks in many parts of the South-West region of the country. If it is to be taken that Oyo is a “Pace Setter” state, it must also be acknowledged that the state governor, Mr Seyi Makinde is a pacesetting governor. For many residents of Ibadan and other environs in Oyo State, the banditry that goes into the selection of leaders of the proscribed National…

We’ll continue to work with Nigerian Army to make Oyo safe- Makinde …says Army twice saved him from imminent death.

The Governor of Oyo State, Engr.Seyi Makinde said at the weekend that his administration would continue to maintain cordial relationship with the officers and men of Nigerian Army in order to keep the State safe and secure. Governor Makinde, who stated this while speaking at a reception organised in his honour by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army, Maj Gen Anthony Bamidele Omozoje, at the Tiger’s Den, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment,Odogbo, Ibadan, added that Army Officers had saved his life from imminent death at least on two occasions. A statement by…

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: So Far, Thus Far

March 8th every year is celebrated as the International Women’s Day declared by the United Nations. Nigerian Women also joined their counterparts all over the world for the celebration. To mark this year’s celebration which coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Women conference in China, attention will focus on the review and appraisal of the implementation of the Beijing declaration. The Ministry of Women Affairs in collaboration with United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA), UN Women, and Mercy Corps organized a one day symposium in commemoration of the 2020 International…

Sports Minister offers scholarship to five-year old boxing sensation

In line with his avowed mandate of discovering young talents and nurturing them to stardom, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has offered scholarship to five-year-old boxing sensation, Ayomide Adeyemo. Dare’s grassroots development agenda had led to the discovery of young boxer Shekinat; a swimmer nicknamed fish; and the Yakubu sisters, dubbed the Williams sisters of Nigerian tennis for their prowess on the tennis courts. Dare, who refers to himself as the “Chief Talent Hunter”, said he was moved by a viral video of the young talented…

2020 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: Gov Sani Bello assures of level-playing ground for women

Niger state Governor,Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has promised to continue to create an enabling environment for women’s development in the state. This is contained in a statement signed by Governor Bello’s Chief Press Secretary, Mrs Mary Noel-Berje as Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the 2020 International Women’s day. Governor Sani Bello said the theme for 2020 International Women’s day “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights” was apt as the country needed the strength and positive contributions of women to enhance growth and development. “We in…

Senate President felicitates with VP Osinbajo @63

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, as he marked his 63rd birthday on Sunday March 8, 2020. Lawan noted the many outstanding achievements of Osinbajo as an erudite lawyer, distinguished scholar, revered clergyman and political leader. “The Vice President has shown exceptional loyalty in government and dedication to his duties. “Professor Osinbajo has brought his diverse experiences to bear on his role in government and demonstrated that one can actively participate in politics at the highest levels and yet maintain personal…