February 13, 2024
SENATE: Mustapha, Ani, Pam Sworn-in
By Onwe Wisdom Three newly elected senators for Yobe East, Ebonyi South and Plateau North has been sworn in today during plenary at the red chamber of the Nigerian National Assembly. Their swearing in arises from their declaration as the winners of the February 3rd bye election in their various senatorial district by INEC. …
OPEN LETTER TO THE SENATE PRESIDENT AND SPEAKER OF THE FEDERAL HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
NEXUS BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE FAILURE OF GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA We are concerned that section 197 (1) Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides that ‘there shall be established for each state of the Federation the following bodies, namely State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), has not been allowed free hand to perform…
Senator Onyesoh Grieves Over the Tragic Death of His Brother, Friend and Constituent, Herbert Wigwe, His Wife, and Son.
The Senator representing Rivers East Senatorial District and Chairman Senate Committee on Federal Character and Intergovernmental Affairs, Distinguished Senator Chief Allwell Heacho Onyesoh, (DSSRS) has expressed shock over the sudden demise of his brother and constituent, Dr. Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe, CON, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash in the United…
Nine Years After Prof Ahmad Falaki: The Fall of Farmers’ General
By Prof. M. K. Othman On Saturday, February 14th, 2015, my phone repeatedly rang in the middle of my lovely squash game. I cursed myself for not putting the phone on silent mode. I hesitatingly answered it. The distance caller said, “Prof, you are in the court playing, so you didn’t hear that Malam…
Halilu Assures BPSR of NASENI’s Delivery on its Mandate
The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu has assured the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) that the Agency would deliver on its mandate of transforming Nigeria’s technology and innovation landscape. The EVC/CEO stated this at the opening ceremony of…
DAILY HOPE DEVOTIONAL: FEBRUARY 13 Topic: THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD. Scriptures: Deut. 7:9, Titus 1:1-2, Lam 3: 23
Faithfulness means steadfast in affection or allegiance, firm in adherence to promises, given with strong assurance. We live in a world of broken promises, marriage vows are broken, business contract breeched etc. Politicians break promises, people will let you down, but God will never fail you. He is dependable and reliable. Sometimes, you may experience…