When shall we stop going to court after elections? (1), by Hassan Gimba

Is there something with the presidential system of democracy we have twice adopted for ourselves that necessitates involving the courts where judges are made to be the ultimate arbiter between contestants? In 1979, it was the judges who decided who emerged as the president between Alhaji Shehu Shagari and Chief Obafemi Awolowo when they told the nation what two-thirds of …

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I WON’T TAKE THE LOVE, SUPPORT OF RIVERS PEOPLE FOR GRANTED – GOV. FUBARA … says peace panacea for sustainable development in Rivers State. By Godfrey Egbe

I WON’T TAKE THE LOVE, SUPPORT OF RIVERS PEOPLE FOR GRANTED – GOV. FUBARA … says peace panacea for sustainable development in Rivers State. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has assured that his administration will not take the love and unflinching support of Rivers people for granted, stressing that he will continue to take cognisance of the collective efforts …

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Bayelsa State Police Command Gets New PPRO. By Chris Mark

  A new Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), ASP Musa Mohammed has been posted to the Bayelsa State Police Command. ASP Musa Mohammed,takes over duty from Csp ASINIM BUTSWAT,Prior to the new appointment as the PPRO he was formally the deputy PPRO. This was made known in a press released posted to the Bayelsa State Police- Madia platform by DCP …

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King Princewill Amachree XI Funeral: Fubara Vows to Bequeath New Rivers, Canvasses People’s Support. By Geoffrey Egbe

King Princewill Amachree XI Funeral:Fubara Vows to Bequeath New Rivers, Canvasses People’s Support. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has restated his commitment that his administration is set to enthrone an enviable Rivers that will ensure the dreams and aspirations of all residents are realized. Speaking at the funeral service in honour of late King Theophilus J.T. Princewill, Amachree XI, …

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Don, Civil Society React to 2024 Appropriation Budget. By Olawale Lamina

  Dr. Olusegun Vincent, Associate Professor of Taxation and Finance Pan- African University, Lagos State, has lent his voice to the 2024 appropriation budget presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, saying some of the assumptions are attainable while others may be far fetched going by determining factors. Speaking on the projection of N750 to a …

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NOTICE OF EMPLOYEES DISENGAGEMENT AT TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES (BAYELSA STATE OPERATIONS). 30th – November – 2023

NOTICE OF EMPLOYEES DISENGAGEMENT AT TANTITA SECURITY SERVICES (BAYELSA STATE OPERATIONS). 30th – November – 2023 This is to inform the general public and members of Tantita Security Services (Bayelsa Operations) of a scheduled disengagement of all Coordinators, Administrative staff and field operatives of the security outfit on Thursday 30th November 2023. State Coordinator of the Surveillance outfit, Great Joshua …

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Bridging the Gulf: Harmonizing Economic Visions for a Prosperous Nigeria. By Chidi Ekeh

Bridging the Gulf: Harmonizing Economic Visions for a Prosperous Nigeria Introduction In the dynamic landscape of economic governance, the synchronization of fiscal and monetary policies is imperative for a nation’s sustainable development. This essay delves into the subtle discrepancies between President Bola Tinubu’s 2024 budget presentation speech and the vision articulated by Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Central Bank of Nigeria …

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Why Michael Pence and Chuck Grassley were initially part of the plot to decimate Democracy in America? By Dr. Prince Wumi Akintide

Why Michael Pence and Chuck Grassley were initially part of the plot to decimate Democracy in America? We now have more concrete proof that the Electoral College Provision is as fraudulent and crooked as those in the Senate elected to reaffirm it as their justification for picking the candidate who would ultimately be sworn in as President. The Founding Fathers …

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As Ondo state government appoints councils’ caretaker management, Adu congratulates the new helmsmen. By Kehinde Omoniyi

Barrister ( Dr) Olumuyiwa Adu aka Cubana has sent his heart -felt congratulations to the newly appointed local government caretaker Chairmen and Vice Chairmen in the state. He describes their well-deserved appointments as a welcome development that will reinforce people’s confidence and expand intergovernmental connectivity with the electorate. The Akure -born Billionaire and an APC chieftain also opines that grassroots …

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KANO GUBER TUSSLE: BETWEEN OPPORTUNISM AND LEGALITY. By Dr. Saleh M. Maina

On March 18th 2023, Nigerians came out to Vote for their preferred candidates in the gubernatorial and state Assembly elections in all but a few states of the federation. In Kano State, the gubernatorial election was a straight fight between the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) and the All Progressive Congress (APC). The NNPP had Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf as …

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B.M.N.A NOMINATES REV. OKPANRAN AYEBATITARI GODFIRST OTHERS FOR AWARDS. By Chris Mark

The Station Priest, St. Peters Anglican Church, Kpansia, Yenagoa, Rev. Okpanran Ayebatitari Godfirst Sunny, have been nominated for the fifth edition of the prestigious Bayelsa Media Network Awards. According to a statement issued to newsmen in Yenagoa by the Project Manager, Mr. Blessing Matthew Ozegbe, stated that Rev. Godfirst Okpanran is a clergyman par excellence, whose teachings have impacted positively …

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1st Anniversary: We’ve Constructed 90km of Roads, built Social Infrastructure across Osun – Adeleke’s Commissioner. By John Dike

  Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi has informed that the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke reconstructed a total of 90 kilometers of roads across the state within the space of one year in office. The commissioner made the disclosure on Monday at a briefing to intimate the public of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s developmental strides since …

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Kasimu Bameyi Emerges FISSAN New President. By Chris Mark

Comrade Kasimu Bameyi, has been elected has the new president of the Fitters Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (FISSAN) to pilot the affairs of the union for the next four years. While declaring the result on Sunday,26th November 2023 in Yenagoa, during FISSAN 2nd Delegate Conference Bayelsa 2023,after a successful election,the Secretary General of FISSAN, Comrade Morrista Idibra, said a …

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The Anambra Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Chief Jeff Nweke, the Managing Director of Blue Shield Securities, a private security company in Awka. By Olawale Lamina

The Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Monday. NAN reports that the police had accused Nweke of sponsoring nude protest in Awka against the police with a view to evading criminal charges against him. The command also accused him of illegal possession of firearms, land grabbing, shooting of …

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