Delta south APC supports power rotation
The leadership of All Progressives Congress; Delta South Senatorial District has thrown its weight behind power rotation in the state, noting that the gubernatorial primaries will be a contest between those who believe in power rotation as an effective strategy to win the general election because it accommodates the unique interest of minorities.
Alleged $195m scam: Reps c’ttee report recommends cancellation of security contract
ABUJA—House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, after concluding its investigative hearing on alleged $195 million contract scam awarded to an Israeli firm in its report has recommended an outright cancellation of the contract as it would lead to a capital flight of over $200 million.
Ecumenical Centre: Dickson’s signature of spiritual rebirth
The Ecumenical Centre, bridging as it were, the doctrinal gap between churches
Buhari, Atiku mourn as Ex-Adamawa gov, Michika passes on in Yola
ABUJA—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Adamawa State on the passing on of their first civilian governor, Alhaji Abubakar Michika on Saturday.
FORGERY: Court okays suit seeking Senator Uba’s arrest
ABUJA—A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has okayed a suit seeking for an order of mandamus to compel the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, to arrest and commence criminal proceedings in respect of charges involving Senator Andy Uba.
Former Adamawa APC gov aspirant decamps to SDP
YOLA—THE ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Adamawa State has recorded a major set back as a former governorship aspirant of the party in the 2014 general election, Chief Emmanuel Bello has dumped the party.
Bury all elections issues and embrace peace — Al-Makura
LAFIA—GOVERNOR Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has admonished politicians to put behind them electoral issues, unpleasant experiences during elections as a way for peaceful co-existence in the country.
FG raises excise duty on alcoholic drinks, tobacco
abuja—The Federal Government has raised excise duty on alcoholic beverages and tobacco, with effect from June 4, 2018.
New Lagos Land Use Charge: All you need to know
THE re-enacted Lagos State Land Use Charge Law that has replaced the one enacted in 2001, has been greeted with public outcry because of misunderstanding of its provisions. However, a detailed look at the Land Use Charge (LUC) Law (2018), which is the state government’s property tax, indicates that it is a consolidation of ground rent, tenement rate, and neighbourhood improvement levy
Takes on Police order for nationwide mop up of illegal arms (1)
I will not say that the Police are not on the right track. However, telling vigilante organisations to submit their weapons while herdsmen carry weapons around is unacceptable. Herdsmen should be disarmed also because it is very unsafe to disarm those protecting our communities without disarming herdsmen. I expect Civil Society Organisations to urge the Police to do a more holistic work in that regard.
2022 FIFA World Cup(Video): Khalifa International Stadium ready
Several stadiums, among the Khalifa International Stadium that make up the Qatar stadiums are ready for the 2022 FIFA World Cup games, officials have revealed in a statement.
