Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 13th October 2021
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 13th October 2021 on some of the nation newspapers .
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PDP chairmanship: Intrigues of zoning
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), last week, adopted its committee report that zoned the national chairmanship of the party to the North. ONYEKACHI EZE examines the intrigues that led to the adoption of the report Chief Shuaib Oyedokun, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in
Insecurity: Group urges S’East govs to be resolute
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has commended South- East governors for condemning the killings in the South-East and for their decision to take more proactive actions to stem the tide. Commending the South-East Governors’ Forum-led by Ebonyi State governor, Dave Umahi for the initiative, BMO described the move is a welcome development, “but which should
Insecurity: Reps’ timely advice on bandits
PHILIP NYAM reports on how the House of Representatives, last Thursday, joined the Senate in calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists That Nigeria is fast becoming a killing field is no longer news. This prompted the Senate to pass a resolution a week ago calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately
2023 succession battles
The undue advantage, which power confers on its wielders, especially, in developing countries like Nigeria, explains why most leaders do not toy with the issue of succession, which has in turn, led to politics of betrayal and backstabbing. While democracy grants the people the liberty to choose their leaders through periodic elections, the concept exists
When access becomes an issue
For most people, the word “access” is just a normal expression. But for a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State it is the gauge to define political association. The party chieftain, who was on a television programme recently to give his perspective on recent political developments in his state, especially, the delay
Changing times for hangers-on
Some politicians have before now taken advantage of the economic recession, which has forced most Nigerians to adjust their expensive lifestyles to distance themselves from their supporters, who usually see party gatherings as opportunity for merriment. But, with political activities gradually picking up ahead of the 2023 elections, following declaration of interests in some quarters,
2023: Presidency should be about merit, not zoning – Suswam
Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam has said the 2023 presidency should be about merit, not zoning. Suswam represents Benue North East in the Senate, stated this in an interview in Makurdi. He said: “Instead of saying we are looking for the best person to rule the country, we are busy saying that the person
Reps approve South-West, South-East Development commissions
The House of Representatives yesterday approved the establishment of the South-West Development Commission (SWDC) and South- East Development Commission (SEDC). The House also approved a special financial support for the armed forces. This followed the recommendations in the reports of three bills from the various committees seeking the establishment of the commissions and a special
EFCC arraigns ex-vice chancellor for N260m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC) yesterday arraigned a former Vice- Chancellor of the Federal University Gusau, Prof. Magaji Garba, before Justice Maryam Aliyu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Jabi Abuja, on five-count of obtaining money by false pretence and forgery. He allegedly extorted various sums from a contractor on the pretext
FIRS rakes in N4.2trn revenue in 9 months
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has realised N4.2 trillion revenue in 2021. Of the amount, about N3.3 trillion, representing over 77 per cent was earned from the non-oil sector. FIRS Chairman, Muhammadu Nami, confirmed this in a statement by his Special Assistant on media, Johannes Oluwatobi Wojuola. Wojuola quoted Nami as saying: “to address the
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