Internet Blackout In Zimbabwe
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s largest mobile operator, said on Wednesday its internet services had been cut off following an order from the government amid deadly protests in the country. “We are obliged to act when directed to do so and the matter is beyond our control,” Econet said... Read more
NDDC Chairman Commends Ekpeye People for Embracing Dialogue
The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN), has commended the Ekpeye communities in Rivers State for embracing dialogue in their quest for development. Senator Ndoma-Egba was speaking when a delegation of Ekpeye Elites, led by Dr Chigbo Sam-Eligwe, paid... Read more
Buhari Appoints New IGP, Abubakar Adamu Over His Seniors In Service
President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled the successor to Ibrahim Kpotun Idris as Inspector General of Police(IGP). He is AIG Mohammed Abubakar Adamu. Buhari chose IGP Idris over and above three Police officers, DIG Emmanuel Inyang, DIG Peace Ibekwe-Abdallah, and AIG Godwin Nwobodo, all seniors to the new IGP. The... Read more
EFCC Never Raided CJN, Onnoghen’s House
EFCC PRESS RELEASE The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has been drawn to the falsehood which has been spreading on the social media that the EFCC has arrested the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen. This is not only a figment of the imagination... Read more
Onnoghen: Ohanaeze To Nigerian Government: Stop Heating Up The Polity
…says ignoring NJC is curious The President General of Umbrella organisation of Ndigbo, the Ohananeze, Chief John Nnia Nwodo has warned the federal Government that they are heating up the polity by the needless action it’s taking against the Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN. The President General said that... Read more
Nigeria’s Electoral Umpire Releases Regulations For The Conduct Of 2019 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday released the regulations and guidelines for the conduct of the general elections. The 33 page document obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja says  Smart Card Readers (SCRs) and Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) would be used for the... Read more
Governor Wike to FG: Nigerians Will Resist Your Attempt To Truncate The Nation’s Democracy
Governor Wike to FG: Nigerians will resist your attempt to truncate the nation’s democracy Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that Nigerians will resist any attempt by the APC Federal Government to deliberately truncate the nation’s democracy. Speaking during the inter-denominational service to mark this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance... Read more
Agbaje Lists Education, Healthcare, Power Generation As Cardinal Programmes
The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Jimi Agbaje has stated that his government would ensure the development and wellbeing of the residents of the state when voted into office. This is coming just as he once again lamented that the state has underachieved since the... Read more
‘I am the Bridge to Unity and Development’ – Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar has declared that he is the only candidate who can bring about unity of all Nigerians and ensure development. Atiku made this assertion in Ado-Ekiti on Monday when he paid the Ewi of Ado, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.)... Read more
Six Governors Urge Nigeria’s Embattled Chief Justice To Ignore CCT
. I am not guilty — Says CJN Onnoghen •Details of his defence Five out of the six governors of the South-South Governors Forum have asked the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, not to honour the summons from the Code of Conduct Bureau. The Bureau had asked... Read more