President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) a few minutes ago signed into law, The Student Loan Bill, which provides for interest-free loans to indigent Nigerian students. Recall that Tinubu, during his campaign, had promised to give student loans as part of efforts to develop the education sector and also build the youth capacity. Tinubu made the … [Read more…]
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of dishonouring the memory of Chief MKO Abiola, in whose honour Nigerians are commemorating June 12, as Democracy Day. The party said it is distasteful, offensive and unacceptable for the nation to observe the Democracy … [Read more…]
Two speakership aspirants, Aliyu Betara and Yusuf Gagdi, have stepped down for Tajudeen Abbas. Abbas is the preferred candidate of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the position. The APC has nominated Abbas and Benjamin Kalu for speaker and deputy speaker of the 10th national assembly, respectively. In a statement on Sunday, … [Read more…]
Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, on Sunday, endorsed the aspirations of both Senators Godswill Akpabio and Barau Jibrin, to lead the 10th Senate. Radda gave his endorsement when Akpabio and Barau, led a delegation of Senators-Elect to pay him a courtesy visit at the Katsina State Government Lodge, in Abuja. Sen. Akpabio, a … [Read more…]
1. Fellow Nigerians, 2. It is exactly three decades today that Nigerians went to the polls to exercise their inalienable right to elect a President of their choice to lead the transition from military dictatorship to a representative government of the people. 3. The abortion, by military fiat, of the decisive victory of Chief Moshood … [Read more…]
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has stated that his administration will strengthen the people’s faith in democracy by rewarding their votes with impactful and life-changing projects as outlined in his manifesto and social contract with them. The Governor, while wishing the people of the state happy Democracy Day, noted that the state government would … [Read more…]
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to let the spirit of June 12 being celebrated as Democracy Day in our country inspire us to correct the errors of February 25, 2023, as the surest root to restoring and deepening our democracy. Obi in a Democracy Day message to Nigerians … [Read more…]
The Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu, Saturday, stunned his colleagues when he broke down in tears at the upper legislative chamber’s valedictory session in Abuja. The former Abia State governor, who addressed the lawmakers on the floor of the Senate, defended his record in the last 24 years and insisted that he was not a … [Read more…]
The leadership of the Labour Party has faulted the suspension of the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emeifele, by President Bola Tinubu. The opposition party described the President’s action as vindictive and unconstitutional. Acting National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh, said this in Abuja, on Saturday. He said the Labour Party “Is disturbed by … [Read more…]
…Stakeholders commend Mbah on call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release …Enugu loses N10b every sit-at-home – Mbah …SE has lost N5.375 trillion to sit-at-home – CP Stakeholders and representatives of various bodies, institutions, organisations, associations, professional bodies, government officials, and heads of security and intelligence agencies who rose from a town-hall meeting in Enugu have endorsed … [Read more…]
… Emefiele flown to Abuja for interrogation The Department of State Services (DSS) has said that the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, has finally been brought in for questioning. LEADERSHIP gathered that Emefiele was arrested in Lagos and flown to Abuja on Saturday. This is coming after initial denial by the … [Read more…]
Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has appointed Prof. Grace Umezurike as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) making her the first female to occupy the position in the state’s history. The appointment was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor and made available to newsmen on Friday … [Read more…]