Parties to elect flag bearers through direct primaries
Political parties across the country would henceforth elect candidates seeking public office through direct primaries. This follows an amendment to the Electoral Act which was introduced by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamilia on the floor of the House of Representatives. Rep Gbajabiamilia representing Surulere had earlier yielded…
Reflections: Fall Of Lawan Farouk
It all began in the 7th Assembly when allegations of graft in the fuel subsidy regime first made the rounds. In the beginning, information filtering in was like a mere rumour. In time, it would gather momentum. Billions of dollars, the House later learnt through…
Time to take Nigeria back from lawbreakers – Gov Ortom
Governor Ortom of Benue State says it is time for Nigerians to unite behind ongoing efforts to exterminate banditry. Ortom who was at the Villa to see President Muhammadu Buhari told journalists there was no way the nation could focus on the transition of power…
Sale of looted assets in Rivers: New EFCC boss denies participation
Aldulrasheed Bawa, new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has denied playing any role of the sale of forfeited property in Port Harcourt. The new helmsman at the EFCC issued the denial while being grilled by senators before his confirmation. The EFCC…
Bolere Ketebu: A rare gem walks away
“If I had not initiated the micro-credit scheme and was later framed and imprisoned for one night I wouldn’t have had such experience” Dr Bolere Elizabeth Ketebu remarked as she reflected over her fate. The women’s rights campaigner had just spent one night in prison…
Stormy session: Speaker saunters in as Amaechi refuses to bow to pressure
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on Monday stormed the venue of a House Committee hearing to stop matters from spiraling out of control. The Speaker who was apparently monitoring proceedings made his appearance, following what was gradually turning into an open confrontation…
Amaechi beats NASS Committee to the gun
There are indications that the Committee of the House which is investigating loans secured by the Federal Government from China may have discovered that the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi may not be directly linked to loan procurement issues. The Minister who earlier appealed to…
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…
