BENUE State Governor, Samuel Ortom, his deputy, Benson Abounu, commissioners, aides and the 22 local government chairmen of the state […]
RTag: David Mark
2023: Mark cautions against politics of bitterness
FORMER Senate President, David Mark, has urged stakeholders in the electoral process and Nigerians alike, to rise up to the […]
Mark mourns Unongo, describes him as Pan- Nigerian
FORMER President of the Senate, David Mark has described the death of Second Republic Minister of Power and Steel, Dr. […]
Nigeria @ 62: Mark urges citizens to elect credible leaders
FORMER President of the Senate, David Mark, has urged Nigerians to leverage the 2023 general elections to elect credible leaders that […]
Wike bombs Ayu, reveals secrets
GOVERNOR Nyseom Wike of Rivers State has accused the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu, […]
Queen Elizabeth 11: World has lost great heroine – Mark
FORMER President of the Nigerian Senate, David Mark has described the late Queen of England Queen Elizabeth 11 as one […]
Mark felicitates Ogbeha at 75
A former President of the Senate, David Mark has congratulated his compatriot, Sen. Tunde Ogbeha as he clocks 75. Mark, […]
Wike’s meeting with Obi after botched one with Atiku’s camp raises dust
WITH time running fast to the commencement of the presidential election campaigns next month, the mind games playing out between […]
Ayu has no plan to resign as PDP Chairman- Media Aide
SEN. Iyorchia Ayu, National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has no plan to resign his position, Mr Simon […]
Ekweremadu’s trial: Couple to remain in custody till August 4
THE trial of Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice, has been adjourned till August 4, 2022. The couple were arraigned […]
Birthdays
Ray Ekpu, journalist, and former chief executive officer, Newswatch Communications Limited, 67, August 6. Born in Ukanafun, Akwa Ibom State, he was educated at Ibibio State College, Ikot Ekpene, 1960-1964; Holy Family College, Abak, 1966-1968; University of Lagos, 1970-1973, and Indiana …
Senate Made History, Passed 46 Bills in 10 Minutes
THE speed was unprecedented. The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, June 3, in a speed that should earn it a mention the Guinness Book of Records, passed 46 bills which had been pending for four years in 10 minutes. …
National Assembly Leadership Race: Who Wins?
As the seventh National Assembly wounds down its activities on June 6, there is need for the incoming legislators to elect leaders who will shepherd the affairs of the legislature for another four years. Many candidates are already scheming to get the posts but they all have to test their popularity in …
Jonathan Passes National Confab Recommendations to Senate
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday, May 27, forwarded the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference to the Senate for necessary legislative action. …
2015 Constitutional Amendment Bill Hanging in Balance
Nigerians are understandably worried about wasting of billions of Naira on constitutional amendment which is likely to end up in a trash can, but some legislators have vowed that they would not allow that to happen …
Supreme Court Stops Constitution Amendment
THE Supreme Court on Thursday, May 7, stopped the National Assembly from taking steps to override President Goodluck Jonathan’s veto of the constitutional amendment. …
Youths Protest against Senator Ararume
THE youths and women of Isiala Mbano in Okigwe Zone of Imo State have expressed their anger and disappointment in Senator Godwin Ifeanyi Ararume over his activities and roles in both the governorship and House of Assembly elections in the area. …
APC, Now a Beautiful Bride
The outcome of the presidential election of March 28, which favours General Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress, has made many politicians from other parties, especially the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, to cross over to the winner party …
CBN, NDIC Battle for Supremacy
The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, are contesting which of the organisations should regulate the banking sector as the Senate conducts a public hearing on the NDIC Bill 2015 …
Senate Sets Benchmark for 2015 Budget
The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has set the price of $52 per barrel of crude oil as the benchmark for revenue for the 2015 budget …
March, April Elections Dates Stand – Jonathan
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has promised that no effort would be spared to ensure that the general elections were held on March 28 and April 11, as scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.…
Big Winners, Big Losers
THE year 2014 recorded a lot of big time winners and losers in all sectors in the country starting with politics, socio-economic, and so on. President Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari were winners in the year as they emerged as the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, …
I Insisted on APC Presidential Primaries – Odigie-Oyegun
IT WAS a milestone that would have been missed. This was the verdict of John Odigie-Oyegun, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who disclosed on Wednesday, December 17, that he had to ignore several attempts by some stakeholders to adopt a consensus presidential candidate …
PENGASSAN to Protest Non Passage of PIB
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria is threatening to down tools over welfare issues including the delay in passing the Petroleum Industry Bill …
Legislative Approval for 2014 Federal Budget
– At last, both the Senate and House of Representatives pass the 2014 budget after waltzing through many hurdles and […]
Emefiele’s Roadmap for CBN
– Godwin Emefiele, the newly appointed governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has scaled through the Senate screening […]
Bulkachuwa, Emefiele Pass Senate’s Acid Test
– The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Godwin Emefiele, as the governor designate of the Central Bank of Nigeria […]
Middle Belt Will Determine Who Becomes Next President
– JONAH Jang, governor, Plateau State, believes that the Middle Belt region has the numerical strength and influence to determine […]
Bala Muhammed In the Eye of the Storm
– Bala Muhammed, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, receives knocks for wastefulness and wrong prioritisation of projects | By […]
The Other Side of David Mark
– Since 2007, Senator David Mark has presided over the affairs in the Nigerian Senate, how much do Nigerians know […]