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Ghana, Nigeria rivalry: Matters arising

Ghana, Nigeria rivalry: Matters arising

The frosty relation between Ghana and Nigeria dates back to the colonial era when both states were agitating for flag independence from the same colonial master, Great Britain. Each country wanted to achieve the status…

Kogi SIEC declares Dec 12 for council poll

Kogi SIEC declares Dec 12 for council poll

The Kogi state Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), has fixed December 13 this year for the conduct of elections into the 21 local government areas of the state. The Chairman of the Commission, Hon. MAMMAN Nda…

Trade dispute: Legislative diplomacy to the rescue

Trade dispute: Legislative diplomacy to the rescue

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, was in Ghana last week to resolve the rift between Nigerian traders and Ghanaian authorities. PHILIP NYAM reports   For some time now, Nigerians resident…

I’m supporting Ize-Iyamu to liberate Edo from emperor –Okunbo

I’m supporting Ize-Iyamu to liberate Edo from emperor –Okunbo

Edo State-born business mogul, Capt. Hosa Okunbo, in this interview, speaks on how he fell out with Governor Godwin Obaseki, reasons for his involvement in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state and why he…

APC: PGF calls on Buhari, govs. to expedite delivery of electoral promises

APC: PGF calls on Buhari, govs. to expedite delivery of electoral promises

Progressive Governors Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and leaders of the party to expedite delivery of electoral promises made to Nigerians.   This charge came at the…

Imo North: We didn’t clear Ibezim for Senatorial primary – Screening Committee

Imo North: We didn’t clear Ibezim for Senatorial primary – Screening Committee

Steve Uzoechi, Owerri While the controversies surrounding last Saturday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary for the vacant Imo North seat continues to swirl, the APC Screening Committee for the primary Monday stunned party faithful…

Abia @29: Politics of equity resonates

Abia @29: Politics of equity resonates

Still unfulfilled dreams as Abia clocks 29   On August 27, Abia State marked 29 years of its creation. But beneath the veneer of celebration and self-adulation was pervading disappointment and cynicism. IGBEAKU ORJI reports…

Umahi: Delivering democratic deliverables

Umahi: Delivering democratic deliverables

    If we still agree that the Greek idea of government, democracy, which was later espoused by the American politician, Abraham Lincoln as “government of the people by the people and for the people,”…

Buhari’s govt has failed Nigerians, says Ortom

Buhari’s govt has failed Nigerians, says Ortom

  Cephas Iorhemen, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has slammed the President Mohammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government saying it has failed Nigerians in the areas of infrastructure, economy, security and fight against…

Water Resources Bill: Reps stoke conflict

Water Resources Bill: Reps stoke conflict

Controversy, North/South rivalry trail Water Resources Bill   Two years after the contentious Natural Water Resources Bill was dropped by the Eight National Assembly, the House of Representatives is on the verge of getting it…