SP Saraki Seeks Media Partnership to End Economic Recession

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Wednesday urged the media to collaborate with the upper chamber in its efforts aimed at pulling the nation's economy out of recession.

Saraki, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, while presenting a keynote address at the 2016 Awards/Dinner for Senators and Journalists covering the Senate, organized by the Senate Press Corps.

While commending the awardees and organizers of the event, he urged the media to always ensure truth and objectivity in their reportage of events so as to adequately inform and educate the people about the activities of the parliament.

The Senate President stated that the 8th Senate has put adequate processes in place not only to ensure that the 2017 budget is passed in record time but to see a product and quality that Nigerians can be proud of.

UPDATES: Protest in Aba as soldiers allegedly kill two butchers, Gov. Ikpeazu condemns the killing, says alleged killer soldier has been arreste

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, has condemned yesterday’s killing of a butcher allegedly by a soldier, in the Aba area of the state. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Godwin Adindu, the Governor said the soldier who allegedly perpetrated the act has been arrested and taken into custody, noting that he (soldier) will surely face the full weight of the law. 

What would have been a major ethnic clash was averted yesterday following protests over alleged killings of two Igbo butchers at the Waterside abattoir by soldiers.  It was gathered  that penultimate week, an unnamed soldier  in mufti, reportedly  went to the abattoir to smoke Indian hemp after which he refused to pay, claiming he was a soldier.

World Press Freedom Day: Gov Ahmed promises better working conditions for Journalists

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, has reiterated his commitment to enhancing and improving working conditions of journalists working with the state while assisting their counterparts to discharge their responsibilities as the authentic voice of the people and as a bridge between government and the citizens.

Governor Ahmed gave this assurance in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Abdulwahab Oba on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day.

Osun Speaker Najeem Salam Faults Senate on CCB Act Amendment

The Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Najeem Salaam, has expressed his objection to the amendment of Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) acts coupled with Administration of Criminal justice act being currently undertaken by the Senate, saying the timing was wrong and the perception was negative.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Goke Butika, Salaam stressed that the insensitivity displayed by the sponsor of the bills has further aggravated the misconception of the people about the disposition of the National Assembly towards the anti-corruption fight of the President Muhamnadu Buhari-led government.

Ekiti State: Fayose dedicates victory to Ekiti people

The Ekiti state governor-elect, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday dedicated his Saturday’s governorship election victory to the people of the state. He told the journalists in Ado-Ekiti that his victory reflected the wishes of the people of the state.

The governor-elect, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, described the election that produced him as free, fair and credible. He promised to improve the living standard of the people by providing job opportunities and making education affordable.

Also reacting, the Labour Party’s candidate, Opeyemi Bamidele, said, “I am not desperate to be governor.”