Drama played out on Thursday at the Edo State House of Assembly when dozens of heavily armed security operatives stormed the complex, leading to the eventual renovation of the complex. As early as 8 am, police officers comprising operatives attached to the Police Mobile Force and Operation Thunderstorm occupied the complex in Benin … Continue reading Drama As Men Smash Mace, Destroy Property At Edo Assembly
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Edo Guber Poll: PDP says Oshiomhole has lost political relevance
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edo State Campaign Council, Dan Orbih says the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr Adams Oshiomhole is a man that has lost his political relevance and should not be taken seriously. He claimed that Oshiomhole’s loyalists in government have made demands … Continue reading Edo Poll: Oshiomhole Has Lost Political Relevance, Says PDP
Read More »NDDC Contracts:Uduaghan; Orji Kalu deny wrongdoing
Former Niger-Delta states Governors, Orji Kalu and Emmanuel Uduaghan on Monday denied any wrongdoing regarding their involvement in Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) contracts. Minister of Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio, had reportedly mentioned both former Governors as beneficiaries of NDDC contracts. However, Kalu, who was Abia State Governor between 1999 to 2007, said his … Continue reading NDDC Contracts: Orji Kalu, Uduaghan Deny Wrongdoing
Read More »PDP slams 3 months suspension on Osanebi for causing disaffection among party members
By Ovasa Ogaga, The State Working Committee (SWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Delta State Chapter has suspended …
Read More »Alleged N34bn Fraud: Court dismisses case against Akpobolokemi, Tompolo’s company
Justice Ibrahim Buba has dismissed a suit bordering on an alleged N34bn fraud filed by the Federal Government against the former Director-General of NIMASA, Patrick Akpobolokemi and a firm known as Global West Vessel Specialist Limited, linked to a former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo and 7 others. In … Continue reading Alleged N34bn Fraud: Court Dismisses Case Against Akpobolokemi, Tompolo’s Company
Read More »NDDC Boss, others walk out on lawmakers at House of Reps investigative hearing
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has walked out on lawmakers at an investigative hearing put together by the House of Representatives. The Commission on Thursday refused to make presentations before the House Committee on NDDC. According to the acting managing director of the NDDC, Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei, the Commission cannot partake an investigative … Continue reading NDDC Boss, Others Walk Out On Lawmakers At House Of Reps Investigative Hearing
Read More »Reps endorse Ngozi Okonjo Iweala’s candidacy as DG of WTO, as Elumelu makes case
The House of Representatives has endorsed the candidacy of Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, describing her as very qualified.
Read More »Court dismisses suit against Oshiomhole over APC leadership
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) presided over by Justice Danlami Senchi has dismissed a suit filed against the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, and three others. Justice Senchi dismissed the suit on Thursday at the request of the applicants during the resumption … Continue reading Court Dismisses Suit Against Oshiomhole Over APC Leadership
Read More »Be constructive in your criticism, Majemite charges journalists
By Atevure Princess, Former commissioner for Lands, Survey and Urban Development, Delta State, Olorogun Fred Majemite has charged the Nigerian …
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