Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, has forwarded the names of 18 commissioner nominees to the house of assembly for screening and confirmation. At plenary on Tuesday, Justin Okonoboh, the speaker, announced the receipt of the letter containing the names of the nominees from the governor. The letter was read on the floor of the …
Some 2017 budget provisions violate the constitution, says Fashola – The Cable Newspapers
Babatunde Fashola, minster of power, works and housing, says there are aspects of the 2017 appropriation act that violate the constitution, suggesting that the judiciary may have to explain how far lawmakers can go in altering the budget. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo had questioned the extent of changes made to the 2017 appropriation bill by …
*BIAXIT* “Biafra” Exit from Nigeria. – Sam Omatseye, In Touch, The Nation newspaper
If we were to follow history, it will be easy to dismiss Nnamdi Kanu, Ben Nwabueze, Uwazuruike, as well as the other cohorts of MASSOB and IPOB. The reason is that they often fail. The secessionist ends in a riotous divorce. Free, proud, but broken. Southern Sudan reels in blood and bile. Eritrea stews in …
Before and during Jim Crow period this was how America dealt with its black folks. They were hung from the newest tree.
However, after Jim Crow and civil rights fights, they changed the method of execution. They have changed the noose to the gun of the police. They now routinely shoot to kill black men at any perceived infringement of the law including traffic offences and unjustified fear of their own lives. Hence BLACK LIVES MATTERS #BLM. …
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Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Deputy Senate President Abuja – The Deputy President of the Senate, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, says the functions of the Federal Government as currently constituted is too big and should be adjusted. He made this assertion in Abuja on Monday during an interview with newsmen. Ekweremadu said that the Federal Government as currently …
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