Author: Joy Gyakyor
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) on Wednesday dismissed in its entirety the petition by the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election challenging the victory of President Bola Tinubu. In a judgement delivered by Justice Haruna Tsammani, the court dismissed the claims of the LP that they won 25% of needed votes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). During the 2023 presidential election on February 25, LP and Obi won 25%, securing about 59 per cent of the votes cast. Both President Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (19 per cent) nor Atiku…
—-writes Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary In a remarkable display of leadership virtues, Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia has embarked on a dynamic journey of governance since assuming office as the helmsman of Benue State. A look at his centenary day will convince any doubting Thomas that it has been eventful. As a matter of fact, the state has seen quite an astounding exhibition of accomplishments that resonate deeply with the aspirations of the Benue people. His barely three months in office has brought with it a downpour of commendable transformative achievements, which have ignited hope, improved livelihoods, and rekindled the…
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday assured that the Federal Government will provide every support to the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to enable it become more proactive and responsive to its mandates. The Vice President said this when he received a delegation of the commission led by the Chairman, Mohammed Shehu at the Presidential Villa. Shettima said explained that the commission remained critical to the polity and stability of the country. He said that the work of the Commission transcends all tiers of government especially at it relates to its onerous task of assisting government to generate adequate revenue…
MInister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Nyesom Wike on Tuesday appointed mandate secretaries to assist him in delivering quality services to residents of Abuja. Director of Information in the minister’s office, Anthony Ogunleye said the appointees are: Mr. Bitrus L. Garki whol will serve as Secretary, Area Council Services Secretariat, Lawan Kolo Geidam Secretary, Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, and Mr. Danlami Ihayyo Secretary, Education. Others are Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe – Secretary, Health and Human Services Secretariat, Barrister Salman Dako – Secretary, Legal Services Secretariat, Barrister Chinedum Elechi – Secretary, Economic Planning, Revenue Generation and PPP, and Arch. Uboku…
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday inaugurated the National Council on Nutrition to help the federal government further efforts in improving the wellbeing of Nigerians. The Council is chaired by the Vice President with membership including the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), ministers of Health, Water Resources, Budget and National Planning, the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, development partners, the organized private sector, Civil Society Organisations, the former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, among others. The council had in 2021 approved a five-year nutrition action plan to guide the implementation of interventions and programmes against hunger and malnutrition across all sectors…
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday told all presidential aides to do everything possible to protect the image and reputation of President Bola Tinubu as the government strives to improve the wellbeing of Nigerians. The Vice President stated this at the opening ceremony of the retreat and sensitization programme for political aides on administrative procedure and governance in the public sector. The retreat and sensitisation programme was organised by the State House in conjunction with Direct Knowledge Consult Ltd at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre. Speaking at the event, Vice President Shettima said “Our mission too is clear: to uplift…
The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPT) Monday announced that it will deliver judgement in the case between the candidates of the two major opposition political parties against the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in March declared Tinubu winner of the election after he polled 8,794,726 votes defeating Atiku Abubakar of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who polled 6,984,520 votes. The candidate of the Labour Party’s Peter Obi came third scoring 6,101,533 votes. Tinubu’s rivals Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi of the Labour Party challenged the victory at the…
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to attend the G20 summit in New Delhi, India as his government begins to promote foreign investment and mobilize global capital to develop infrastructure, the presidency said on Friday. Special Adviser on media and publicity to the President Ajuri Ngelale said while in India, the government will provide a bit by bit daily update on the various presentation made by Tinubu during the summit. The President has embarked on reforms including the removal of subsidy on petrol and floating of the Naira, economic moves which experts say has brought additional hardship to Nigerians who are…
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday approved distribution of over five million pairs of eyeglasses to Nigerians with sight impairments under a partnership between the Federal Ministry of Health’s National Eye Health Programme and the Peek Vision Foundation. Special Adviser on media and publicity to the President Ajuri Ngelale in a statement said Tinubu recounted how close to home his first intervention in eye health was as he made a pledge on behalf of the Federal Government during a courtesy visit by the Founder and CEO of Peek Vision Foundation and Co-Founder of the Vision Catalyst Fund, Prof. Andrew Bastawrous. The…
The Association of Igede Media Professionals (AIMP) has urged lawmakers to always see journalists as partners and desist from attempts to intimidate them at the slightest opportunity. In particular, AIMP urged the member representing Oju/Obi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. David Ogewu, to make deliberate efforts to improve his relationship with journalists within and outside his constituency in order to avoid unnecessary friction and foster the much needed peace and unity in Igedeland. In a statement by its President, Egena Ode, the group noted the invitation and interrogation of its member, Mr. James Ibechi, by the Department of…