By Godwin Elijah “I would maintain that ‘thanks’ are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder”G. K Chesterton Nature has gradually made humans feel entitled even of the things they naturally may not deserve. Therefore, constant self and group assessments is key in order […]
Leadership
Akwa Ibom State government said it ordered the demolition of the Knowledge of God Ministry, Uyo, to avoid community transmission of COVID-19 in the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal, who led members of the COVID-19 Team on Tuesday demolished the Knowledge of God Ministry building located at […]
The Presidency wishes to acknowledge concerns expressed by several members of the public regarding the recent incident among the occupants of the State House which escalation led to the arrest of some staff by the police. This is to assure all and everyone that the President and Commander-in-Chief of the […]
Richard Peters The 21st Century leadership quotient is not measured by the number of academic degrees one has acquired in his life time, but by the percipience, sapience, acumen, sagacity and eggheadedness of a leader. Although, we cannot completely rule out the essentiality of academic intelligence in governance, but it […]
The President of African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adeshina has celebrated five good uninterrupted years in office as the president of the bank. In his words, he thanked the shareholders of the bank, his family and good wishers for their support. ………………………………………………………………………… On this day, May 28th, five years ago, […]
Essien Ndueso It is hard to believe that the same Akwa Ibom where a governor some few years ago confessed to his government being bedeviled by cultism; with insecurity and violent crimes walking on two legs is the harbinger of peace and youth empowerment under another administration A News magazine […]
President Muhammad Buhari has signed the executive order No 10 of 2020 for the implementation of Financial Autonomy of State Legislature and State Judiciary into law today 22nd May, 2020. The president in his statement reiterated that, his administration will do all they can to strengthen the principles of democracy […]
While giving the concluding remarks on a motion titled “Power Sector Recovery Plan and the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic,” on the floor of the Senate today, the Senate President, senator Ahmad Lawan called for the immediate review of the privatization exercise of the power sector by previous administrations. According to […]
Our attention has been drawn to a report in the social media alleging that the N16.2billion contract awarded to Rodnab Construction Limited, for the completion of the Permanent Headquarters of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, was done illegally, without authorization. The so-called report, allegedly sourced from the office of […]
The Newly appointed Chief of staff to president Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, CFR (born November 24, 1944, in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian scholar and diplomat. He was Minister for External Affairs between 1984 and 1985. Gambari has been appointed by the secretary-general of United Nations Ban […]
The Honourable Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has frowned at the use of intemperate language by bloggers and activists in their commentaries on the invitation of the NDDC IMC to appear before an ad-hoc Committee of the SENATE and the National Assembly. Senator Akpabio pointed out […]
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced the temporary lifting of the total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas for two days only, with effect from Tuesday 12th May 2020. Governor Wike made the announcement in a State-Wide broadcast on Sunday night. He said that […]
Corruption Distorts Economic And Social Developments In Nigeria. Corruption also reduces economic growth, enhances inequalities and reduces the government’s capacity to respond to people’s needs. All these swerve down to create poverty in the society‟. Corruption distorts economic and social developments, by engendering wrong choices and by encouraging competition in […]
Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Douye Diri has made another history today as he signed into law the 2020 appropriation Bill christened “Consolidation For Prosperity 2020”. On the 21st April, the governor submitted the appropriation Bill of N242.187 Billion to the members of the state house of assembly for amendment […]
Today, Fri., 17th April, 2020, the atmosphere was joyous for Esit Eket people, as the Chairman, Esit Eket LGC, Hon. Iniobong Robson Nnamso distributed parliatives, to cushion the effects of the luckdown, occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic. The parliatives, which were foodstuffs, included bags of garri, bags of rice, bags […]
…Medical team under 100% quarantine – Chinese Ambassador The leadership of the House of Representatives has expressed displeasure over the inhuman treatment meted out on some Nigerians by the Chinese authorities in Beijing. The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila said at a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador […]
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed deep sympathy for the families of victims and indeed, the entire people and government of Lagos State over the tragic gas explosion in Abule Odo on Sunday 15th March, 2020. He commended the Lagos State Government, National Emergency Management Authority, […]
Govervnor Udom Emmanuel has signed Executive Order proscribing Cultism and Other Violent Behaviour in Akwa Ibom state. Details Below: AK. S. L. N. NO. … ….OF 2020*LS From the Governor UYO Criminal Code Law Cap. 38, Laws of Akwa lbom State, 2000 CULTISM AND OTHER VIOLENT BEHAVIOR (PROHIBITION) ORDER, Commencement. […]
By Assam Abia. “When you are criticized, unnecessarily, negatively, while on the move, keep quiet and finally silence your critics by achieving your set goals. Achievement makes mockery of a mocker”” — Anonymous The above philosophical aphorism illustrates very succinctly the prevailing situation facing Nigerian leaders, especially in these days […]
Coronavirus:I Am Willing And Ready To Work With Anybody, At Anytime To Ensure The Safety Of This Country>>>Atiku The former Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has once again shown concern on the fast spread of the deadly disease, Coronavirus in the country. In his statement, he spelled out the measures […]