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Supreme Court Upholds Governor Wike’s Re-Election Victory

Supreme Court Upholds Governor Wike’s Re-Election Victory

October 26, 2019 3:27 am

The Supreme Court has upheld the victory of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, in the 2019 gubernatorial election.

The Apex Court, in a judgment delivered by a panel of three Justices, upheld Wike’s appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeal which reinstated the petition of the candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Biokpomabo Awara.

The Rivers State Governorship Election Tribunal had earlier in October dismissed the petition of AAC candidate, Awara, declaring Wike winner of the poll, which was later challenged by the AAC candidate at the Court of Appeal.

Yesterday, the Supreme Court, in a …

Amid Non Endorsement, Audu’s Wife Berates Governor Bello

Amid Non Endorsement, Audu’s Wife Berates Governor Bello

October 23, 2019 3:03 am

• ‘We are collaborating to avert violence, rigging’

At a time faction of the Kogi State executive chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) distanced itself from the purported endorsement of Governor Yahaya Bello, the wife of one of the disqualified gubernatorial aspirants, Mr. Mustapha Mona Audu, Zahra, yesterday, regretted that the governor was not canvassing for votes the same way President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo did during the 2015 and 2019 polls.

It would be recalled that the Kogi APC faction led by the state secretary, Salam Adejo, addressed a press conference in Abuja, where they denied …

I Won’t Allow Thugs In Edo, Governor Obaseki Insists

I Won’t Allow Thugs In Edo, Governor Obaseki Insists

October 20, 2019 6:12 am

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki Saturday said his administration would sustain its stand to keep thugs off the streets in the state, as part of the commitment to attract investors to the state.

Obaseki gave the assurance at the Government House, in Benin City when the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Ibikunle Tajudeen paid him a courtesy visit.

At the meeting, Obaseki said: “We are going to work, cooperate and collaborate with the union in flushing out thugs and miscreants who foment trouble in the state. We would work and ensure …

Lagos State Governor Sanwo Olu Flags-Off Pilot UberBOAT

Lagos State Governor Sanwo Olu Flags-Off Pilot UberBOAT

October 19, 2019 6:17 am

Governor of Lagos; Babajide Sanwo Olu was the special guest of honor and “rider zero,” as Uber, yesterday, announced its pilot of UberBOAT in Lagos.

The event which took place at the Lagos State Waterways Authority complex at the Five Cowries Jetty Falomo, also had Governor Sanwo Olu take a ride on the newly unveiled UberBOAT.

Speaking during a media parley, the Governor said, “The last couple of years have seen the Lagos State Government commit to building up infrastructure that supports multi-modal transportation, which includes water transport. We collaborated with Uber on this because of the shared vision to …

Disaster In Kogi As Deputy Governor Bags Impeachment

Disaster In Kogi As Deputy Governor Bags Impeachment

October 19, 2019 1:54 am

Embattled Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Simon Achuba, has been impeached from office by the State House of Assembly.

His impeachment was sequel to the submission of the Justice Nadir Ajana panel report which found the deputy governor guilty of allegations of gross misconduct levelled against him.

Hon. Hassan Abdulahi,  leader of the House, announced the decision Friday.

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Abdullahi said the impeachment was carefully considered.

The Ajana panel was constituted in August after Achuba accused Governor Yahaya Bello of withholding his salaries and plotting to assassinate him, …

Governor Umahi Swears In 14 New Permanent Secretaries

Governor Umahi Swears In 14 New Permanent Secretaries

October 8, 2019 7:30 pm

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State on Monday swore in 14 new Permanent Secretaries for the state’s Civil Service.

The governor, at a ceremony held at the Government House, Abakaliki urged the appointees to discharge their duties creditably in line with the vision of the state.

According to reports from the inauguration, the 14 new Permanent Secretaries were in addition to the 12 who are already discharging their duties effectively.

The new permanent secretaries include Mr. Christian Achi, Ministry of Health; Mrs. Patricia Okiri, Ministry of Budget, Planning and Research and Mr. Ogbonnaya Otta, Ministry of Internal Security.

Other are …

Katsina Governor Holds Meeting With Criminal Gang Heads

Katsina Governor Holds Meeting With Criminal Gang Heads

October 7, 2019 6:19 am

Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State at the weekend explained that ongoing meeting with gang leaders of bandits terrorising the North-west of the country is aimed at stopping the escalating violence in the region, pointing out that dialogue has become an option following the failure of force.

Besides, he told newsmen that the discussions had shown that the bandits had understandable reasons for their actions, explaining that government felt that it was better to address their issues in order to find a lasting solution to the violence that had claimed many lives and property in the region.

Consequently, he said, …

Gov. Ihedioha promises to pay pension in Imo

Why Governor Ihedioha must not fail

September 7, 2019 11:20 pm

By MarkAnthony Nze

Political power is as sweet as it is intoxicating in Africa generally, and Nigeria particularly. It gives politicians who have achieved it, a certain air of arrogance or confidence depending on the individual that wields such power.

For Sir Emeka Ihedioha, the incumbent governor of Imo state, it should be that of confidence, and not arrogance considering the way, the notoriety of his predecessor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, ruined his political image in Imo state.

Ihedioha is not a new comer or novice to the intricate politics of Nigeria, and the bluntness of Imo people that he …

Governor Wike offers solution to oil theft

Governor Wike offers solution to oil theft

September 3, 2019 2:11 am
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has charged the Federal Government to collaborate with oil producing states to tackle economic sabotage being perpetrated by oil thieves.Blaming collusion between oil thieves and security agencies for huge oil losses in the country, he said the situation should spur stronger ties between the Federal Government and oil-bearing states to nip the menace in the bud.

He made the assertion when the country representative of Konrad Adenauer (German Foundation), Dr. Vladimir Kreck and German federal parliamentarians, Andreas Lammel and Dr. Joachim Pfeiffer visited him at Government House, Port Harcourt.

Wike explained that oil bunkering has

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Senator Dino Melaye said on Friday that he will appeal the judgment of the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal which nullified his

No cause for alarm, I’ll be governor – Melaye talks tough

August 23, 2019 10:06 am

Senator Dino Melaye said on Friday that he will appeal the judgment of the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal which nullified his election as senator representing Kogi West in the Nigerian Senate.

It would be recalled that Melaye was declared the winner of the Kogi West Senatorial election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in February but the tribunal nullified it on Aug. 23 (Friday) and ordered for fresh election.

A three-man panel led by Justice A. O. Chijioke in a unanimous judgment ruled in favour of Adeyemi’s petitions and ordered for reelection into the Kogi West senatorial …

#RevolutionNow: Governor Wike condemns protest in Rivers

August 5, 2019 10:00 am

Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike Sunday said the organisers of #RevolutionNow are not allowed to hold any anti-government protest in the state.

“Rivers State does not subscribe to what the RevolutionNow protest represents and Rivers State is not part of the protest,” Wike said in a statement.

“Security agencies in the state should arrest anybody involved in the RevolutionNow protest and also take all necessary steps to prosecute such persons.”

The convener of the protest and publisher of SaharaReporters Omoyele Sowore  was arrested in the early hours of Saturday for alleged inciting a regime change.

Sowore, the presidential candidate of …

Ihedioha signs three more bills into law

We are fixing Imo not after propaganda – Governor Ihedioha

July 29, 2019 10:03 am

Governor Emeka Ihedioha took over the mantle of leadership in Imo State on May 29, 2019. In this interview, he says that it is unbelievable that in Imo there is nowhere public water is running. The former Speaker of the House of Representatives also laments that bridges are built in my state without iron rods. He also says that within a few weeks on the saddle, Imo is now a preferred destination for investors.

Excerpts:

What have you done differently since you took the governorship of Imo State? 

When I came in, I found out to my shock that there …

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