Wike has no power to suspend LG chairmen… APC says, gives him 7 days to rescind the order
Governor Nyesom Wike who suspended three local council chairmen the other day has been challenged by the APC. Although the Rivers Governor appeared to claim he acted under the provision of the State Local Government Law, the APC which has stepped up its role as…
Wike leads PDP to war in Edo
Governor Nyesom Wike has vowed in the Edo State capital that no one would be able to rig the election. Wike who is at the head of PDP’s campaign team urged the people of Edo not to be afraid. Although the Rivers Governor made no…
Join us in efforts to relaunch Nigeria, Buhari tells Nigerians living abroad
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians resident abroad to join hands in salvaging their country. The President said Friday that the burden of rebuilding the nation and putting its economy back on a path to progress and prosperity should not be left to those…
Move to smear Amaechi over Biafra
As the political dog-fight across the nation intensifies and politicians find ways and means of bringing one another down, a clandestine plot designed to pitch the Igbos against the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon Rotimi Amaechi over Biafra has been hatched. As a first step,…
NDDC probe: It is okay, Hon. Minister, it is okay – Deputy Chairman
Public search light is gradually being beamed on the activities of members of the National Assembly on matters relating to the wanton looting of the NDDC. Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio who was testifying under oath on Monday alleged most contracts awarded…
N40 billion not missing – Akpabio
The alleged disappearance of N40 biilion from the coffers of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has been described as untrue. Senator Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs said while testifying before the House Committee investigating the rot at the NDDC that the claims…
Breaking news: Pondei slumps
The Acting Managing Director of the NDDC, Professor Pondei has been rushed out of the House Committee room where he was undergoing interrogation. Pondei slumped to the table while fielding questions from lawmakers when hearing commenced early today. It is not yet known what his…
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo recuses self as hearing begins
The chairman of the House Committee investigating the activities of the NDDC, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has recused himself from presiding over today’s hearing. Tunji-Ojo who denied he is on a revenge mission said he was stepping aside and appealed to his colleagues who may be pained…
Amaechi prepares for Itakpe, orders test run
The Ministry of Transportation says it has begun test runs on the completed Itakpe-Warri standard gauge tracks in Delta State. Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi who disclosed this Friday said that new coaches recently acquired by the Federal Government are being test run. Taking to his…
Nunieh debunks audit claim, goes for Akpabio
The Esther of Ogoniland and former Acting Managing Director of the NDDC, Joi Nunieh has debunked claims that the forensic audit ordered by the President is on course. Nunieh who appeared before the House Committee investigating the NDDC via a virtual platform swore that the…
