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Tenure elongation: Suspense as 5 govs wait on S’Court

Posted by admin Governors, Judiciary Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor & Ikechukwu Nnochiri THE Supreme Court, yesterday, put five of the nation’s Governors in suspense as it reserved judgment indefinitely on the suit brought before it to determine the validity of the tenure of the five Governors whose tenure were renewed upon fresh elections. The decision of the apex court […]

Govs’ tenure: Supreme Court hears INEC appeal today

Posted by admin Governors, Headlines, Judiciary Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

There are strong indications that the Supreme Court will on Tuesday (today) decide whether or not the tenure of Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State, where the April 2011 governorship election did not hold, has expired. Four other governors, whose tenures will be affected by any decision of the Supreme Court, are Governor Alhaji Ibrahim […]

S’ East govs declare 7-day mourning

Posted by admin Governors, Latest Politics, South-East Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

The stage is set for the commencement of a grand farewell to the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu with the declaration of a seven-day prayers and mourning, beginning from Thursday, December 1. Ojukwu died last Saturday morning in a London hospital. He was flown out of the country on December 23 last year, following a stroke. […]

Disquiet over governorship primaries in Bayelsa

Posted by admin Bayelsa, Governors, Headlines, State News Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Sylva File The dust raised by the governorship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa State on Saturday has not settled. MIKE ODIEGWUin this report asks whether indeed there was a contest. AN entertainment mogul and entrepreneur, Ben Bruce, may have been tricked into joining the race for the governorship ticket […]

Seven Governors meet Jonathan over Sylva

Posted by admin Governors, Latest Politics Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

By Emman Ovuakporie, Chris Ochayi & Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—A LAST minute rally by seven Governors to salvage the candidacy of Governor Timipire Sylva of Bayelsa State for a second term on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP failed, yesterday, as a meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan was inconclusive. The botched move by the […]

The problem with Sovereign Wealth Fund, by Gov Lamido

Posted by admin Governors, Latest Politics Sunday, November 20th, 2011

By Jimoh Babatunde INTERVIEW IN BRIEF Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State speaks on his love for the downtrodden, the introduction of social welfare package for the disabled, plans to open up Jigawa to investors, agriculture and civil responsibilities of citizens to the Nigerian State. Lamido also speaks on the proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund, SWF, […]

How Shagari, Gowon tried to save Bayelsa governor

Posted by admin Bayelsa, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Governors, Presidency, Shehu Aliyu Shagari (1979-83), State News, Yakubu Gowon (1966-75) Sunday, November 20th, 2011

Former President Shehu Shagari and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, have reportedly advised President Goodluck Jonathan to be cautious over his role in the internal politics of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in his home state, Bayelsa. According to a source close to Shagari, the two national leaders in separate telephone calls advised […]

Gov. Mimiko Renews Effort to Combat Climate Change- By Emmanuel Ajibulu

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Emmanuel Ajibulu, Governors, NNP Columnists, Ondo, State News Thursday, November 17th, 2011

By Emmanuel Ajibulu, Ondo, Nigeria – Nov. 17, 2011 – Governor Olusegun Mimiko’s increased efficiency and decision-making responsibility have once again manifested in the protection of the environment as a key part of sustainable development. This approach is an extremely smart one and shows that the state has a strong commitment to the fight against […]

Bayelsa guber: Sylva heads for court

Posted by admin Bayelsa, Governors, Headlines, NNP Spotlight, State News Monday, November 14th, 2011

Embattled Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, has decided to legally challenge his disqualification by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from contesting the November 19 state governorship primary election. Daily Sun learnt from an impeccable source close to the governor that Sylva’s lawyers filed an application at a Yenagoa High Court yesterday, praying the court to […]

Herbalists can’t cure polio, Governors’ Forum cautions women

Posted by admin Governors, Headlines, Women Politics Sunday, November 13th, 2011

By George Onah Port Harcourt- Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF, has called on rural dwellers, women groups in local government areas in Rivers State not to patronise herbalists in the fight against polio because they lack the cure for the ailment. Chairman of the forum and Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, who was at […]