Despite the global economic recession, constituents of Bauchi South Senatorial Zone of Bauchi State have every reason to commend the efforts of their Senator, Shehu Buba Umar towards their plight and infrastructural development through robust representation in the senate. Speaking to our correspondent, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Bello Pate, […]
By Tunde Opalana Senator representing Kogi East senatorial district, J Isah Jibrin (Echocho) has underscored the importance of education to national development. This is as a Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal University of Education Ankpa, Kogi State passed second reading in Senate on Tuesday. The Bill sets to make comprehensive provisions for […]
By Tunde Opalana Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial Zone, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his emergence as President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The election, held on Friday at the Old Government Lodge in Enugu, saw delegates from Rivers State unanimously nominating Azuta-Mbata for the position. […]
By Tunde Opalana The alleged preparation for the recall of Senator Sahabi Ya’u Alhaji (APC ,Zamfara North) has been described as a joke, malicious and willful attempts to attract cheap publicity . The National League for the Defense of Democracy and Accountability who took a swipe at the proponents of the alleged recall also described […]
Two of Kano’s most powerful and successful families are about to be united on account of the marital union of their children. The bride,Batoul is the Daugther of Senator Aminu Sule Garo, a billionaire businessman and politician,and grand Daugther of late Alhaji Sule Galadima Garo,who was one of kano’s most successful business tycoon,who one of […]
By Nosa Àkenzua The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Ede Dafinone, has called for peace and prayers for the victims of Okuama crisis, particularly the families of the dead 17 officers and men of the Nigerian Army and other civilians including women and children, as the nation marks this […]
By Tunde Opalana As part of his efforts to engage the youths of his senatorial district into lawful and meaningful source of income, Senator, Emmanuel Udende representing Benue North East , Senator Emmanuel Udende has approved the appointment of 17 additional aides in a deliberate attempt to effectively serve his people. The development has brought […]
By Saka Bolaji A former member of the upper chamber of the National Assembly Senator Mohammed Bima, has distributed six (6) tricycles, popularly known as Keke-Napep, and nine (9) motorcycles to members of his constituency in a significant move aimed at empowering them and promoting economic development. The initiative seeks to provide individuals with a […]
…advocates kinetic, non- kinetic approach, revival of Civilian Joint Tax Force Amidst renewed terrorist attacks, insurgency and general insecurity in parts of the country, a serving senator has advised newly appointed security chiefs on tactics to confront security challenges. Senator Muhammed Tahir Munguno.(Borno North) urged service chiefs to change tactics in tackling terrorism by adopting […]
By Tunde Opalana The Senator representing Ekiti Central senatorial district, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has tasked three tiers of governments and Private sectors to invest more in the promotion of sports and recreational activities especially among the youths. Bamidele who made this known at the final match of the M.O.B Ekiti Central Unity Cup which held […]
By Bauchi Luka, Bauchi A Socio- cultural organization known as Zaar Development Association (ZDA) has faulted the recent call by former Senator, Adamu Ibrahim Gumba that the local government headquarters of Tafawa Balewa be relocated to Zwall from Bununu instead of Tafawa Balewa town where it was constitutionally sited since its creation in 1976. The […]
…Urges constituents to take self-precautionary measures, maintain social distancing The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Uche Ekwunife, has called for coordinated efforts in curbing the spread of the Coronavirus. In a statement released by her media aide, Kingsley Ubani, Ekwunife described the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic as one which requires coordinated efforts […]
Ilorin – Sen. Ajibola Bashiru (APC-Osun Central) says the monthly earning of a senator in Nigeria is less than N1 million as against the speculated jumbo pay. Bashiru stated this on Thursday while speaking on the sideline of the “News Keg” programme, a personality interview programme organised by the Correspondents Chapel of the Kwara Council […]
Yola – The Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Capital Market, Sen. Binos Yaroe (PDP-Adamawa), has lauded the directive by President Muhammadu Buhari suspending foreign travels by ministers and heads of agencies to enable them appear for their budget defence. Yaroe, who gave the commendation Tuesday in an interview with newsmen in Yola, said the measure […]
A non partisan interest group, Kogi Youth Advocates of Good Governance, KYGG, has endorsed the younger brother of the late former Governor of Kogi state, Prince Yahaya Audu to contest as Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District in the next election. Delegates of KYGG made the request when they paid a solidarity visit to the […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will commence the recall process of Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west, on Saturday. This follows a recent ruling by the appeal court which gave INEC the go-ahead to carry out the exercise. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting in Kogi on Wednesday, Mohammed Haruna, INEC federal commissioner, […]
Senate Presidet, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday led others senators to visit the embattled Senator Dino Melaye at the National Hospital, Abuja. The development was sequel to adoption of a resolution to adjourn plenary to go to the hospital to assess his state of health and possibly to suggest a better medical facility if his […]
Leader of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday described the Nigerian Senate as the misunderstood arm of Government Since its inauguration in 1999. According to him, most Nigerians think senators do nothing to justify their huge salaries and allowances. Senator Lawan stated this in Abuja yesterday while speaking at […]
The senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Sen. Theodore Ahamefule Orji has advised youths and Nigerians in general to support the unity of Nigeria as a country and to also try to make the desired change. Sen. Orji was speaking exclusively with Daily Times in Umuahia after a wedding he attended, […]
Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters and gubernatorial aspirant, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has urged all Ekiti indigenes and residents to look beyond the mis- governance of the immediate past and look forward to opportunities of a new rebirth, which the year 2018 offers. Ojudu in a New Year message released in Ado Ekiti, […]