The governorship candidate of Action Democratic Party (ADP)in the November 11 governorship election in Imo state, Dr. Kachi Nwoga, in this interview bears his mind on a number of issues and what he intends to do to turnaround the state if elected. Excerpts: Why are you in the race? I am involved in running for Imo governorship because Imo people want a different type of government from what they have been experiencing. Not just presently, but for a long time now. I am here because there is harmony between where Imo is and where Imo ought to be. Imo is…
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The Kano State government has established three treatment centres to curb the spread diphtheria which has left over 130 people hospitalised. Diphtheria is a serious infection of the nose and throat that’s easily preventable by a vaccine. A sheet of thick, grey matter covers the back of the throat, making breathing hard. Symptoms include sore throat, fever, swollen lymph nodes and weakness. Diphtheria can easily be contracted through airborne respiratory droplets — coughs or sneezes, saliva — kissing or shared drinks. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Yusuf, revealed on Thursday that the state had deployed the necessary mechanisms…
As Nigerians await the nomination of 13 remaining ministerial nominees, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila has hinted that President Bola Tinubu will create new ministries. Gbajabiamila, while speaking with State House correspondents on Thursday in Abuja noted that Nigerians should expect another list of 13 ministerial nominees in the coming days. According to him, 12 or maybe 13 will be forwarded to the Senate in the coming days. He said the cabinet should be fully formed and functioning within the next two weeks. Gbajabiamila added: “Work should start in earnest for them in the next week…
Following the submission of the much-awaited ministerial nominees’ list by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, the Senate, says, it will commence the screening of the nominees on Monday. However, the list sent by the President only contained names of nominees from 25 states, leaving out 11 states without nominees at the moment. The 11 states included: Lagos, Kano, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Gombe, Kebbi, Kogi, Osun, Plateau, Yobe and Zamfara. While 11 states are still without nominees, Bauchi, Cross River and Katsina states got two slots each. Briefing journalists shortly after the names of 28 nominees sent to the federal lawmakers were…
Coalition of Civil Society Organisations and Political Parties for Good Governance (COSOSAP) has said that the planned strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) scheduled to commence on August 2 will further aggravate the suffering of the citizens. Its National Coordinator, Dr. Lillian Ogbole, stated this while addressing a press conference Thursday in Abuja. While acknowledging the hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidy, the coalition called for patience and understanding from all Nigerians in order to an end to the retrogressive and corrupt subsidy regime to pave the way for robust and competitive open market operations. Ogbole stressed…
The House Representatives has demanded for the statement of account for a period covering 10 years of all funds trapped in other banks and funds recovered by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and other agencies. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion titled, ”Need to Identify and Recover Public Funds Seized, Forfeited and Abandoned in Financial Institutions and Government Agencies to Improve the Current Economic Challenges In Nigeria”. Moving the motion at the plenary on Thursday, Hon. Dachung Bagos said the Proceeds of…
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to immediately suspend the acquisition of OVH Energy Marketing. It also called on the entity to propose relocation of the NNPC Retail Head office from Abuja to Lagos pending the outcome of the investigation. The Green Chamber also set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the acquisition of OVH Energy by the NNPC and report back to the House within four weeks for further legislative action. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion jointly sponsored by Hon. Miriam Onuoha, Hon.…
Following the recent resignation of Senator Abdulahi Adamu as the National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Senator Iyiola Omisore as the National Secretary, the Coalition of North Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Leaders and Support Groups on Thursday endorsed the immediate past Governor of Kano state, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the next National Chairman of the party. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, the Convener, Okpokwu Ogenyi, expressed optimism that APC under Ganduje would complement the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s blueprint for the benefit of Nigerians. He stressed that the region firmly believed that…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen, North-west Zone have endorsed the immediate past Governor of Kano state, Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje as the next National Chairman of the party. The Chairmen made this known in a statement issued Thursday and jointly signed by Hon. Isa Acida (Sokoto State), Prince Abdullahi Abbas (Kano State); Air Cdre. EX Jekada, (Kaduna State); Mallam Aminu Gumel (Jigawa State), Hon. Abubakar Kana (Kebbi state); Hon. Tuku Danfulani (Zamfara State)and Hon. Muhammad Sani (Katsina State). They said: “We the State Chammen of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the seven States comprising Kano, Kaduna,…
The National Vice Chairman, North-west, Dr. Salihu Lukman has resigned his position as member of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Lukman made this known in a letter dated July 26, 2023 addressed to the Acting National Chairman of the party, Senator Abubakar Kyari. TheHintsNews reports that the Kaduna born politician vehemently oppose the speculation that the immediate past Governor of Kano state, Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje will assumed the position of the National chairman of the party following the resignation of former National Chairman, Senator Abdulahi Adamu and National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore. Lukman insisted…