There is destitution in the land and that the reaction of a hungry people is better imagined. Mr. President should, in keeping with democratic tenets, listen to Nigerians and review policies that are suffocating life in the country.”
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ASHENEWS reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has warned Nigerians of plans by some groups to stage protests in some parts of the country.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state governor, Mohammed Bago has advocated for electoral reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state government has commenced discussions with the Ankara Chamber of Commerce to collaborate in the areas of healthcare delivery, ICT as well as agriculture.
“We are in receipt of a petition from an NGO. So, we have started investigation in the matters raised in the petition.
“The extension of the tenure is to allow the Sokoto State independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) to adequately prepare for elections into the 23 local government councils of the State,” the statement reads.
“We call on the National Judicial Commission (NJC) to immediately wade into this issue at the Rivers State High Court, Degema, because the judgment will cause further damage to the already battered image of the judiciary”, the coalition said.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has executed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) with Golar LNG for the deployment of a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria.
“Our attention has been drawn to the bizarre and continuous incidents of sexual harassment, intimidation, oppression, discrimination and conduct likely to breach the public peace within your esteemed Ministry by Amb. Ibrahim Lamuwa. Amb. Ibrahim Lamuwa’s conduct has created an unsafe and uncomfortable working environment for our client and other staff within your Ministry due to the disturbing experiences and ordeals from the Permanent Secretary.
“June 12, 1993, was the day millions of Nigerians expressed their Democratic will in the freest, fairest and most peaceful elections since our Independence. That the outcome of that election was not upheld by the then military Government does not detract from its democratic credentials,” he said.