Politics
6 Jun 2015
It has been one week the acclaimed change agent President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office as the president of most populous black nation in the world, Nigeria.
6 Jun 2015
Segun Adewale, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Lagos West senatorial district in the last general elections speaks on why he is challenging the result of the election at the tribunal. THE last general election was largely considered credible. Why are you contesting the result at the tribunal? I am at the…
6 Jun 2015
Uwemedimo Nwoko, immediate past Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Akwa Ibom State, a constitution lawyer, activist and former Chairman, Governing Council of the state Polytechnic, spoke to AYOYINKA JEGEDE on 16 years of democracy in the country and stressed the need to strengthen our institutions. What is your take on the new administration?…
6 Jun 2015
Following his inauguration on May 29, some Nigerians told GODWIN IJEDIOGOR that President Muhammadu Buhari needs some time to implement his programmes for them to impact on the people, just as other see better days ahead, with his assumption of office. For Goddy Uwazurike, lawyer and president of Aka Ikenga, Buhari is coming into office…
5 Jun 2015
THE victory of Muhammadu Buhari in the recent elections in Nigeria and his inauguration last week as the country’s sixth elected president certainly did not come easy.
5 Jun 2015
I hope the President would keep the flag flying because there is so much expectation particularly from us, the organized labour.
5 Jun 2015
A top contender in the race for the speakership position in the incoming House of Representatives and current Minority Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed his readiness to work with Alhaji Mohammed Monguno who had earlier stepped down for him in the contest.
5 Jun 2015
AS the activities of the 7th Plenary Session of the Lagos State House of Assembly gradually wind down, political permutations and maneuvering have commenced to elect a Speaker that would conduct its affairs for the next four years.
4 Jun 2015
THE organized labour movement has commended the decision by the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai and his deputy, Baba Barnabas Bantex to reduce their salaries and other benefits by 50 percent, calling on other public office holders, including President Muhammadu Buhari to emulate the gesture. Deputy-President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade…
4 Jun 2015
Dr. Felix Omobude, the National President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) spoke with AYOYINKA JEGEDE on the path that the Buhari Presidency should tread to raise the bar of governance in Nigeria. Excerpts: Areas of attention THE president and his administration should look closely at what he will be inheriting. Certainly there are some…
4 Jun 2015
MEMBERS of Igbo Community in Lagos State have pledged their support for the new administration of Akinwunmi Ambode and also urged the governor to continue to ensure safety of lives and property of all the residents of the state.
3 Jun 2015
A group, Nigeria For Change (NFC) has lauded the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last general elections describing it as a welcome development that will change the fortunes of the nation for the better. The group also welcomes the victory of the Ogun State Governor, IbikunleAmosun saying it was borne out…
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