Day: February 12, 2025

Spark News Honours Gov Aiyedatiwa, Senators Barau, Kalu, Hanga as Best Performing Leaders

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has been named Spark News Daily’s Best Performing Governor for 2024, recognizing his impactful leadership and developmental strides. Similarly, Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin (Kano North), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North), and Senator Rufai Sani Hanga (Kano Central) have been honoured as the Best Performing Senators for their outstanding contributions to governance and legislative excellence. The awards were announced following Spark Media & Entertainment Ventures’ first quarterly consultative meeting, which involved its editorial board, staff, and associates. The organization,…

FCT NUJ Mourns Veteran Journalist, Gabriel Gwajime

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of a senior journalist, Elder Gabriel Gwajime, who died on Monday, February 10, 2025, in Abuja after a brief illness. He was 60 years old. Until his demise, Gwajime was a respected media professional, worked with the Citizens Watch Advocacy Initiative (CWAI). He had also held various editorial positions in several Nigerian mainstream newspapers and was a Board member of the Guild of Civil Societies and Media Executives for Equity, Justice, and Transparency in Nigeria…

Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana; A Round Peg In A Round Hole at NASS BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

For Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana, the new Clerk to the National Assembly, CNA is a perfect fit , as his appointment came at the right time towards resolving both professional and administrative issues at the National Assembly NASS.   His assumption of duty on 2nd , February, 2025, marked another turning point in the history of the National Assembly, NASS with a smooth transition that will improve the services of staffers of the Assembly, that will contribute it’s legislative hub towards smooth democratic governance in the country.   With on the…

PDP, Ighodalo have no future in Edo, except to join APC – Group

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A civil society group has declared that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, have lost relevance in Edo State and should either join the All Progressives Congress (APC) or step aside from the political scene.   The group expressed confidence that Governor Monday Okpebholo and the APC would emerge victorious at the election petition tribunal, dismissing concerns over the party’s decision to present only one witness before closing its case.   “We are certain that Governor Okpebholo will emerge victorious at the tribunal. All the…

Edo Tribunal: Okpebholo’s Victory Certain, says Edo Alliance Group

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo Alliance Group has expressed confidence that Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will emerge victorious at the ongoing election petition tribunal, despite the party presenting only one witness before closing its case. In a statement released in Abuja, the group’s National Coordinator, Osato Idemudia, dismissed concerns over the number of witnesses presented, cited legal precedents where parties secured tribunal victories without multiple witnesses. “We are certain that Governor Okpebholo will win at the tribunal. The judicial theatrics by the PDP and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo,…

Senate ‘ll overhaul procurement system, ensure transparency – Sen. Ipinsagba

Emporium Reporters

By James Isaac   The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Procurement, Senator Jide Ipinsagba, has assured Nigerians that the Senate is committed to reform the country’s procurement system to align with global best practices and restore public confidence.   Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Ipinsagba, who represents Ondo North Senatorial District, emphasized that the Senate is working closely with the Bola Tinubu-led administration to enforce zero tolerance for corruption in government business.   According to him, the committee is set to unveil measures ensuring that all Ministries, Departments,…