The Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel, has just cast his vote in the governorship and house of assembly elections. Mr. Emmanuel, who voted at about 9:15am at his polling unit, Unit 1, Town hall, Awa Iman Ward 1, Onna…
How Obama plotted my defeat in 2015 — Goodluck Jonathan (PremiumTimes)
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has railed against the conduct of Barack Obama, describing the former U.S. president as overbearing and ‘condescending’ in his message to Nigerians ahead of the 2015 general elections. Mr Jonathan said Mr Obama displayed an unusual…
Lawyers react to senators’ N13.5 million monthly ‘running cost’ allowance (PremiumTimes)
Some Nigerian lawyers have reacted to a recent revelation of N13.5 million “running cost” allowance that senators receive monthly. The revelation, which was made by Shehu Sani (APC, Kaduna Central) stirred up mixed reactions not only among the electorate but…