It is possible that even the former Lagos State governor and leader of governing All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, did not know his singular visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa last Monday would cause such political earthquake in the country. Hidden in the visit was all the various issues that […]
Nseobong Okon-Ekong writes that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has made good his second term inaugural resolve to confront all challenges without leaving any behind, a couple of hours after he was sworn in
All over over Ondo State, famously called the ‘Sunshine State’, post swearing-in jubilations and merriments are still enduring in the 18 local government areas as indigenes, particularly, APC supporters relish the victorious moments as well as the expectant dividends of the second coming of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
The joy in the hearts of the people, knows no bounds.
The inauguration ceremony on the 24th of February held at the International Center For Culture and Event Centre (The DOME), and was attended by dignitaries across the country which included the National leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Bisi Akande, former senate president, Ken Nnamani, Senator Iyiola Omisore, among others.
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Citing transparency, humility and commitment to accountability the National Assembly yesterday resolved to lift the ban it earlier placed on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the parliamentarians also adopted the 2021 budget proposal of the commission.
The resolutions were reached at the joint budget defense session which had in attendance members of the committees on Niger Delta and NDDC of the Senate and House of Representatives, where both chambers agreed to work with the NDDC led a sole administrator.
The meeting had in attendance committee Chairmen Senate committee on Niger Delta, Senator Peter Nwaboshi and the Chairman House of Representatives of Niger Delta Development Commission.
By Victor Ajihromanus
Resolutions to bring an end to illegal mining and gold smuggling in the country and investigation to an annual loss of 9Billion Dollars in Nigeria’s mining sector as result of the aforementioned illegal activities were reached by the Senate on Wednesday.
The decisions were made following a motion moved by Abia-North Senator and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the need to investigate Nigeria’s yearly loss of 9 Billion US Dollars as result of illegal mining and Gold smuggling.
The Senate presided by the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo Agege urged the Executive to intensify efforts to combat illegal mining activities and seal up all revenue leakages from such clandestine activities; and the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Mines, Steel Development and Metallurgy to investigate this matter and report back to the Senate in 6 weeks.