From: Arodiegwu Eziukwu, Yenogoa A Yenagoa based socio-political group, the Bayelsa Democratic and Development Initiative (BDDI), has thrown its weight behind Mr Reuben Okoya, as governorship aspirant for the Dec. 5 governorship race. The group’s Executive Secretary, Mr Ekiyor Welson, said this at a news conference in... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar President Mohamadu Buhari of Nigeria has been commended for his administration’s transparent policy thrust. The commendation was given on Monday by an APC chieftain in Cross River, Sir Sam Nkang, in a statement availed our correspondent in Calabar. The statement also commended steps taken so far... Read more
I Inherited Great Potentials, Not Empty Treasury in Cross River, Says Gov. Ayade
Politics July 7, 2015
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River says his administration inherited what he termed great potentials rather than an empty treasury from out-gone governor Liyel Imoke’s administration. He made the clarification in Calabar at a maiden meeting with the media at Government House, Calabar on the... Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s political ally, Chief Diekivie Ikiogha, has formally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa. It will be recalled that legislators from Jonathan’s state and federal constituencies had earlier left the PDP for APC. Ikiogha, who was a founding... Read more
Being text of Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade’s inaugural speech as Governor of Cross River State Fellow Cross Riverians With the greatest humility, I stand before you today to answer the call of history and, accept with an open heart and hands, the monumental challenge to provide leadership... Read more
The Peoples’ Democratic Party, (PDP), Bayelsa State, has described the Special Assistant to the immediate past President on Domestic Affairs as an ingrate, noting the party’s contribution to his political growth. Expressing dismay over his conduct, which led to his expulsion from the Party, the Party in a statement... Read more
Text of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s Inaugural Speech: PROTOCOL My beloved Abians, I am humbled by the great and onerous responsibility you have bestowed on me to serve you and lead our State as the 4th democratically elected Governor, to develop her potentials and achieve our collective dream of uplifting... Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has described the eight-year stewardship of Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi as unequalled since the creation of the State in 1967, declaring that he will leave office in a blaze of glory when his tenure ends on May 29, 2015. “Governor Amaechi... Read more
Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Thursday denied that he was planning to leave the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress. Dickson made the denial in reaction to Wednesday’s defection speech made by Senator Clever Ikisikpo claiming that Dickson will soon join APC. Dickson... Read more
Delta State Speakership: Okpe Leaders Insist on Igbuya
Politics April 26, 2015
Okpe political leaders Tuesday recognized the contributions of the Majority Leader of Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Monday Ovwigho Igbuya to the progress of the kingdom, describing him as a distinguished politician and patriot. Igbuya, who is also the national vice-chairman of Urhobo Political Forum, UPF, was re-elected... Read more
