Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Thursday, constituted the standing committees of the House. Mr Abbas, however, increased the number of the committees to 134 committees from 110 constituted by his predecessor, Femi Gbajabiamila. This means, he created 24 new committees in the 360-member House. Among those named as committee heads are … [Read more…]
By Prof. Ifeanyi Odoziobodo Today as never before, many strange things are happening in Nigeria especially in Igbo land. One of such is the phenomenon known as sit-at-home which has become a critical juncture for the Igbo nation. It is a situation whereby the people are willy-nilly prevented from coming out of their homes on … [Read more…]
The military command of Niger announced on Thursday that it supported the coup that was started on Wednesday by members of the presidential guard, stating that maintaining national stability was its top concern. According to a press release from the army chief of staff, the army needed to “preserve the physical integrity” of the president … [Read more…]
Second-half goals from Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala gave Nigeria a stunning 3-2 win over Australia at the Women’s World Cup on Thursday to leave the co-hosts in danger of an early exit. In front of 49,156 fans in Brisbane the Matildas missed a golden chance to reach the last 16 and instead now face … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has nominated 28 persons as ministers. The list includes ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and ex-Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike. The list was contained in a letter read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, at the plenary on Thursday. The ministerial list was submitted to the Senate by the president’s Chief of Staff, Femi … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has extended best wishes to the Super Falcons of Nigeria as they prepare to face Australia in their second group match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023. The President, according to a release issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Mr … [Read more…]
The Presidency says federal universities in the country remain tuition-free. Presidential spokesman, Dele Alake, in a statement on Wednesday, said some universities only recently announced “discretionary charges” for hostel accommodation, registration, laboratory, amongst others. “They are not tuition fees,” he emphasised. “For avoidance of doubts, federal universities in Nigeria remain tuition-free.” Last week, some tertiary … [Read more…]
Soldiers in Niger claimed to have removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power late on Wednesday, hours after members of the presidential guard detained the politician at his official residence. In a statement broadcast on national television, Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane said that “the defence and security forces … have decided to put an end to the … [Read more…]
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, citing still elevated inflation as a rationale for what is now the highest U.S. central bank policy rate in 16 years. The rate hike, the Fed’s 11th in its last 12 meetings, set the benchmark overnight interest rate in the … [Read more…]
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has begun investigation on the clash that happened within the premises of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos on Tuesday. Recall that DSS operatives and prison officials clashed at the court during the arraignment of the former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, yesterday, Tuesday, … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to reverse all perceived anti-poor policies or face an indefinite nationwide strike from August 2nd. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to reverse all perceived anti-poor policies or face an indefinite nationwide strike from August … [Read more…]
ENUGU STATE GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUCENMENT THE INCIDENT AT OGBETE MAIN MARKET The Enugu State Government received with grave concern the ugly incident at Ogbete Main Market, Enugu, today. Information available to Government shows that traders whose shops were sealed for non-compliance with Government’s order banning Monday sit-at-home, defied the instruction on how the shops … [Read more…]