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Contrary to public expectations of Nigerians that the National Assembly would initiate moves to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s rejection of the Electoral Amendment Bill 2021, the two chambers of the national legislature went on Christmas and New Year holidays without any commitment on the matter. President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, … [Read more…]
Chairman of South East Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, at the weekend, appealed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support the geo-political zone to produce next president of the country in 2023. Umahi assured that any Igbo man, who mounts the presidency would fix the problems of the country in … [Read more…]
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) had after its organs’ meetings recently threatened to shut down activities nationwide should the Federal Government increase the pump price of petrol in 2022. Secretary General of the Association of Senior Civil Servant of Nigeria (ASCSN), Bashir Alade Lawal, in an interview with Daily Sun, yesterday, vowed that the threat by … [Read more…]
The plan, which was approved by the Federal Executive Council earlier in November, was launched, yesterday, at the State House in Abuja. Prior to the public presentation of the official document, the Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed disclosed that the new document replaces the Economic Recovery and Growth Programme … [Read more…]
As Nigerians prepare for Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Federal Government, yesterday, restricted religious gathering indoors to 50 per cent capacity in full compliance with public health measures, even as it threatened to introduce more restrictions should there be an increase in COVID-19 cases virus in the country. Meanwhile, Executive Director of … [Read more…]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has commenced the prosecution of a notorious trafficker of Nigerian young women from Nigeria to Spain, Patricia Igbinovia (aka Mama Bobby). The Director-General of NAPTIP, Dr Fatima Waziri-Azi, disclosed this on Thursday at a virtual meeting with stakeholders and partners of the agency … [Read more…]
35-year-old emerges new Chile president A 35-year-old leftist, Gabriel Boric, who emerged winner after Sunday’s runoff election will become Chile’s next president in March, 2022. With this victory, Mr Boric will become Chile’s youngest modern president, and only the second millennial to lead in Latin America, after El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele. Only one other head … [Read more…]
Imo civil servants should stop blackmailing my govt: Uzodimma …To pay 13th month salary as end of year bonus to workers in the state Governor Hope Uzodimma has called on Imo civil servants to stop blackmailing his government. This is contained in a statement signed by the governor’s chief press secretary, Oguwike Nwachuku, on Monday … [Read more…]
Buhari’s decision on electoral bill to be known when National Assembly resumes – Presidency The Presidency has said the decision of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on the Electoral Act 2010 (Amendment) Bill is still unknown. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this when he … [Read more…]
Detained female soldier will be penalised for accepting corper’s proposal – Army The Nigerian Army on Sunday said an unnamed female soldier who got romantically entangled with a male corps member at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Kwara State, will be penalised for violating military rules and regulations. The Director of … [Read more…]
Jubilation as Chief Evarest Nnaji leads Enugu youths, sports lovers on health-fitness exercise …says Gov Ugwuanyi an epitome of peace …preaches cooperation, peace and unity in the state …receives standing ovation from sports associations Reporter: Chibuzo Nathaniel It was excitement this morning at the Michael Okpara Square, Independence Layout, Enugu, when Enugu state sports lovers … [Read more…]
Turn northerners into special forces to end banditry, Gov. Tambuwal tells Buhari “The recruited persons shall serve as special forces equipped with (the) right skills and modern firearms to confront bandits since the locals know the terrains.” A composite of Tambuwal and bandits used to illustrate this story Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto has advised … [Read more…]