I write this from a point of pain and gratitude. Pain because of the death of a hardworking and honest man, Rotimi Olaleye, who is both a great father, as attested to by his children who he has been taking care of single handedly since his wife died about five years ago, and an honest and diligent auto mechanic, as confirmed by his clients, including yours truly. We met less than a week before his death, but he left an unforgettable impression on me, even in death. Gratitude? I was…
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‘2027 Polls Might Be A Charade’ – Atiku, PDP Kick As Tinubu’s Re-election Campaign Begins
While neither the party nor the president has formally launched a campaign, top APC figures, including National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume , have voiced support for a second term. Recently, during a meeting with APC support groups at the party’s headquarters in Abuja, Ganduje urged northern politicians considering a 2027 presidential bid to delay their ambitions until 2031, after Tinubu’s anticipated second term. Similarly, Akume, during a TVC interview, advised former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate…
Read MoreI Will Say The Truth, I’m Not Afraid To Dìe, Wike Came In Through Jonathan After His Lies – Ihunwo
Former Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Ambassador Chijioke Ihunwo has publicly apologized to the Ijaw nation while strongly criticizing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike over ethnic political tensions in Rivers State. In a video posted by SYMFONI from 10:12, Ihunwo openly opposed Wike’s alleged political ambitions stating that he could not become the governor of Rivers State. He emphasized the need for fairness and equity in the state’s leadership, insisting that the riverine communities should be given the opportunity to govern after years of upland dominance. “Our…
Read MoreRIVERS JUDICIARY FIGHTS BACK AS CHIEF JUDGE CONVENES LATE-NIGHT MEETING
…Moves to constitute investigative panel The constitutional crisis in Rivers State has deepened as the Judiciary moves to assert its independence amid what it perceives as a calculated attempt by the Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly to interfere with judicial authority. During a plenary session held earlier today, Amaewhule and his colleagues petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS), calling for an investigation of Chief Judge over allegations of false age declaration. The development has raised legal and ethical concerns, given that the same legislators…
Read MoreEze Anika reveals plans to punish offenders of female genital mutilation
By Chibuzo Munonye The traditional ruler of Atta Ancient kingdom in Ikeduru Local Government Area, Eze Geo Anika (Eze Umunnawuike 2 of Atta Ancient kingdom) says the noble fight against female genital mutilation, FGM is achievable and traditional rulers have taken it to their communities. Eze Anika stated this in an interview with newsmen on the occasion of a day seminar/sensitization against FGM organized by the office at the Chairperson, ikeduru Local Government held last Thursday at the multi purpose hall of ikeduru LG Council, Iho. He expressed their…
Read MoreEx-APC National Chairman, Oyegun, Malami, Ndume Set To Dump APC
A ninth-assembly senator who spoke to Saturday PUNCH on anonymity reportedly told The Punch that ten or more ex-cabinet members of Muhammadu Buhari were reportedly preparing to join the SDP. According to the senator, they were holding off on the move until their state parties’ organisational structures were finalised. Some of Buhari’s most important allies were in charge of the plotted defections, according to investigations conducted by correspondents from The Punch. Their ranks included Abdullahi Adamu, a former APC national chairman; Abubakar Malami, a former attorney general and minister of…
Read MoreNOT ABOUT NATASHA : Former Ekiti First Lady Bisi Fayemi Post down
By Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi Over the past two weeks, we have witnessed a number of events at the Nigerian Senate, which have left some of us shell-shocked. It is quite common for arguments and battles of all kinds to break out in the National Assembly. It is not easy for so many representatives of their people to get along without ruffling each other’s feathers. However, what we have all witnessed recently cannot be considered normal. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, wanted to speak from the floor of…
Read MoreImo Govt Must Use Dry Season To Fix Rural Roads
The 2024 rainy season is inching closer. Meanwhile it is trite that roads are easier and better to construct, reconstruct or rehabilitate during the dry season. Government often use the rainy season as an excuse for not fixing bad roads. Government’s usual excuse is that rains hinder contractors from carrying out their work. However, experience has shown that oftentimes when the dry season sets in around November through April or May of the following year, the same government may not swing into action promptly, in order to fix the bad…
Read MoreImo Labour Party Passes Confidence Vote On Its State Chair -IheJiagwa
…Suspends some exco members By Williams Odunze The Imo State Chapter of Labour Party has passed confidence vote on its State Chairman, Callistus Ihejiagwa and Suspended some members of the State Working Committee and others. The decisions was reached during the party’s State Executive Meeting in Owerri, attended by the State Executive Members, Some National Working Committee Members and 24 Chairmen out of the 27 LGAs along with their secretaries. The motion for passing vote of confidence in the chairman , according to the mover , Richard Madukwe,…
Read MoreDiri Loud On Resource Control: ‘It’s Insulting To Give Us 13%, Take 87 And Tag Us Poor
Many things are happening in Bayelsa State. Senator Douye Diri is a tall man. But he appears to be walking taller than his height these days. His achievements in different sectors inform the confidence he exudes. And he showed it when Vanguard visited his office to present their letter informing him of the award for good governance that the newspaper will bestow on him on April 11, 2025. His strides in healthcare, infrastructure, sports and most importantly, security are tremendous. Bayelsa that was the centre of violence in the Niger…
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