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Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, on Tuesday, March 25, called for an end to "flagrant breaches" of the principle of federal character as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution (as amended). He said the breaches were divisive and violated the Constitution. He made the remarks while supporting the motion by Senator Sunday Ngwu from Enugu State for the Senate to investigate how Ministries and different government agencies were implementing the constitutional provisions. "The founding fathers of this country knew that Nigeria is a nation of nationalities and that there was a need to entrench an in-built constitutional mechanism for…

By Idibia Gabriel, Kaduna Leader of Islamic Movement In Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shiites, Sheikh Ibrahim Yakub El-Zakzaky, has distributed foodstuffs to Christian widows. The internationally renowned Muslim leader showed his milk of human kindness and commendable example of religious tolerance by distributing numerous bags of foodstuff items ahead of the forthcoming Sallah celebration which marks the end of the ongoing Ramadan. The distribution was facilitated through the General Overseer (GO), Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, Kaduna, Pastor (Dr) Yohanna Buru. Sheikh El-Zakzaky has a tradition of extending food assistance to both Muslims and Christians before and…

By Emma Ogoigbe, Warri Elder statesman and former Military Administrator of Abia State, Air Vice Marshal Frank O. Ajobena (rtd), said Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has kept his election campaign promises by embarking on legacy projects in the Niger Delta state. Marshal Ajobena proffered the position in a chat with newsmen at his country home in Mereje, Okpe Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State. He said in less than two years in office, the governor has "embarked and still embarking on infrastructural projects across the state", listing the flyover bridge projects in Warri and environs as typical examples.…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Second class traditional ruler in Benue State, His Royal Highness, the Ter Katsina Ala, Chief Simon Gbakaan Tativ, has sought the collaboration of other royal fathers and relevant stakeholders in the area to fight insecurity and restore peace. Speaking in an exclusive interview with PeopleandPolitics.net newspaper in his Makurdi residence, the Ter Katsina Ala expressed concern over the spate of insecurity in the area and expressed the belief that with strong collaboration with relevant stakeholders, peace would be restored in the area. The paramount ruler noted that there would be no development where there is no…

By Okerafor Athanasius, Jalingo Taraba State House of Assembly member, Hon. Nelson Len, representing Nguroje state constituency of Sardauna Local Government Area (LGA), has empowered his constituents with items ranging from motorcycles, grinding mills, generators, sewing machine units, clippers, chainsaws, and cash. The lawmaker who spoke to Peopleandpolitics.net on the telephone, described the gesture as "empowerment phase impact on my constituency." According to him, the gesture was aimed at alleviating the suffering of his people,make them self reliant and enable beneficiaries earn a living. He said that he was accompanied to the venue of the event by the Sardauna LGA…

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned what it described as "unsubstantiated and reckless allegations" by key federal officials linking suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to militant activities in the Niger Delta. The rights group, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, March 24, and made available to Peopleandpolitics.net, faulted recent claims made by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, and Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, alleging that Gov. Fubara had ties to militant groups responsible for attacks on oil infrastructure. HURIWA described the accusations as "a…

By Achadu Gabriel Kaduna New Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and Abuja, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has called on religious leaders to unite to defend the rights of their followers. He admitted that collective action is key to overcoming challenges confronting the faith community. Rev. Hayab made the call when he received the leadership of the Christian Media Forum (CMF), led by its President, Comrade Jacob Onjewu Dickson, during a courtesy visit to his office on Monday, March 24. According to him, religious freedom is fundamental while unity among faith leaders is essential…