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Towards a Resilient Future: The Case for Regional Federalism, Effective Leadership, and Youth Empowerment in Nigeria By: Ojo Emmanuel Ademola In Nigeria, the call for regional federalism, effective leadership, and job creation opportunities for the youthful population has gained momentum in recent years. The convergence of these factors presents a unique opportunity to address the pressing issues of governance, economic development, and youth empowerment in the country. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu rightly pointed out the need for a clear political direction and defined responsibilities among the various tiers of government to effectively tackle societal challenges. By embracing regional federalism, fostering…

A meeting of Labour Party stakeholders in Ohafia Local Government Area was held on August 15 to discuss the adoption of Chief David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex MFR, OON, UgoEna Nde Abiriba, as the consensus candidate for the position of Council Chairman by the Ohafia Traditional Rulers Council. A statement signed by the Secretary of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief Ogbonnaya Odim, and made available to The Whisperer on Friday, said: “ Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area clarified that he neither solicited nor accepted/rejected the adoption”. The statement said the Mayor reviewed the distribution of offices among communities, emphasizing the…

A youth group from Rivers State under the auspices of Rivers Peace Initiative Foundation (RPIF), has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for appointing competent officials into his cabinet. The group singled out the appointment of the recently sworn-in Commissioner for Special Duties, Chief Dr. Sam Anya by Governor Fubara, describing it as “highly strategic”. The group in a statement signed by Onyeso William (President) and Vincent Boma, lauded the governor for appointing Anya who is the Coordinator of Non-Indigenes in Rivers State. The statement said the group is optimistic that Anya and other appointees will effectively drive the developmental agenda of…

The Ohafia political think tank, Mben Political Assembly has applauded an illustrious son of the community, Chief Dr. Sam Anya on his appointment as commissioner for Special Duties in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State. The group also commended the state governor, His Excellency Siminalayi Fubara for recognizing the exemplary qualities of the Ohafia icon and extending to him the invitation to contribute to the development of Rivers State, utterly bereft of ethnic and sectional biases. Governor Fubara on Wednesday, Aug. 14 sworn in Dr Anya and four others as commissioners in Port Harcourt, in effort to strengthen the top political and…

Kano Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has set N10 million for candidates contesting chairmanship seats while councillorship candidates are to pay N5 million ahead of the November 30 local government elections in the state. KANSIEC Chairman, Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi, declared this during the presentation of election guidelines and the timetable to political parties’ representatives at the commission’s headquarters on Thursday. He explained that a candidate contesting the chairmanship position must pay N10 million to be qualified for the election, while a councillorship candidate must pay N5 million. Malumfashi stated that the guidelines spelt out all the issues of qualification and…

President Bola Tinubu has tipped the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, for ambassadorial appointment in “any African country”. Mr Ganduje was appointed as the national chairman of the ruling party on August 3, 2023, following the forced resignation of Abdullahi Adamu. Credible sources who preferred anonymity confirmed to Daily Nigerian that Mr Tinubu first delegated the President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio to break the “bad news” to Mr Ganduje. According to the sources, Mr Akpabio told the APC national chairman that the president’s ambassadorial offer was aimed at saving him from the ongoing…

  15-08-2024 PRESS RELEASE: The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has assigned Portfolios to the Newly Appointed Commissioners who were sworn-in yesterday. The Governor further effected a minor reshuffle of his Cabinet and created a few more ministries. The New Composition of the State Executive Council is as follows: 1. Mr. Ikechukwu Uwanna - Honourable Attorney General & Commissioner For Justice. 2. Prince Uzo Nwachukwu - Hon. Commissioner Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs. 3. Mr. Uwaoma Ukandu - Hon. Commissioner for Finance. 4. Mr. Kingsley Anosike - Hon. Commissioner for Budget and Planning. 5.…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sworn in Dr Sam Anya as Rives State Commissioner for Special Duties, at the executive chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt. Anya, was sworn alongside four others. Addressing the newly appointed officials on Wednesday, the governor urged them to refrain from responding, either verbally or through actions, to the provocations of his political opponents. He said the intention of his opponents is to divert his administration’s focus from achieving its set goals, saying it is important to maintain focus and dedication to the administration’s objectives. To Fubara, the appointments are made to…

The House of Representatives Election Petition Tribunal has nullified the election of Rt. Hon. Simon Atigwe, the member representing Igboeze North/Udenu federal constituency. Atigwe, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was initially declared the winner of the February 3, 2024, re-run election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), having secured 23,863 votes against his closest rival, Hon. Dennis Agbo of the Labour Party, who garnered 23,226 votes. However, Agbo, who had previously won the February 25th, 2023, election but was subsequently sacked by the appellate court, challenged Atigwe's declaration at the tribunal. Agbo alleged that the re-run…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has worn in five new commissioners and two special advisers at the executive chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt. Addressing the newly appointed officials on Wednesday, the governor urged them to refrain from responding, either verbally or through actions, to the provocations of his political opponents. He said the intention of his opponents is to divert his administration’s focus from achieving its set goals, saying it is important to maintain focus and dedication to the administration’s objectives. To Fubara, the appointments are made to better equip the cabinet to deliver on its promises…