‘Imo Exco initiated My People, My People road project’
The controversial “My People, My People” road project in 26 of the 27 local council areas of Imo State, was initiated by the State Executive Council, SEC.
Gov Diri’s N2.9bn bank loan for operational vehicles ungodly—APC
By Samuel Oyadongha & Emem Idio All Progressive Congress, APC, in Bayelsa State has described as “scandalous, unsympathetic and ungodly,” the decision of Governor Douye Diri to take a bank loan of N2.9 billion for buying of operational vehicles for the governor, his deputy and other top government functionaries. APC said that Governor Diri was […]
Bill to jail any person who destroys ballot papers, boxes for 20 years scales second reading
MOVES by the Senate to come up with a National Electoral Offences Commission that will sentence or convict a candidate, any person or agent who destroys a ballot Box or papers during election for a term of twenty years Imprisonment, got a boost as it scaled second reading yesterday at Plenary.
Gas flaring: Stick to 2020 deadline, Delta communities tell FG
Oil-producing communities in Delta South senatorial district, have urged the Federal Government to stick to the implementation of the 2020 deadline for the cessation of gas flaring in the country.
Bill to establish South West Development Commission divides Senate
SENATORS were Wednesday divided during the Consideration of a Bill for an Act to establish the South West Development Commission that would serve as a catalyst to develop the commercial and industrial potentials of the South West, to receive and manage funds from allocation of the Federation for the Agricultural and Industrial Development of the South West and any other related educational backwardness as well as security and development challenges.
Three escape Lagos/Ibadan Expressway accident — Ogun FRSC
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Command Wednesday, confirmed that three occupants of the tanker which got burnt on the Long bridge of Lagos/Ibadan Expressway at about 7.10 pm on Tuesday all escaped unhurt.
Hizbah calls for calm following protest against blasphemy in Kano
By Abdulmumin Murtala, Kano The Hizbah, Shariah Police, has on Wednesday in Kano called on the public to remain calm and desist from taking the law into their hands following a protest at their office by aggrieved Muslim faithful alleging that the government is not taking any steps against a singer who insulted the Prophet […]
Climate change: FG, UNDP commence dialogue on job creation
A national dialogue aimed at creating massive job opportunities through the implementation of the Paris agreement on climate change, has commenced by the Federal Government.
U.S: Come home and invest ― Makinde, Obi, Anyim, Dabiri tell diaspora Nigerians
By Victoria Ojeme, Abuja Nigerians in the diaspora have been charged to change their negative perception about their country and return home to take on the huge responsibility of building the Nigeria of their dream. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, former Governor Peter Obi of Anambra, former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim and Chairman […]
Remain calm, Adams Oshiomhole is in charge – John Mayaki
Following the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole as the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman, by a Federal High Court, ex- executive director on Media and Public Affairs to Oshiomhole, Mr. John Mayaki, has on Wednesday sued for peace, noting that Oshiomhole is still in charge.
Bauchi: House of Assembly summons commissioner over nonpayment of WAEC fees
By Charly Agwam, Bauchi Bauchi State House Assembly has summoned the Commissioner for Education to appear before it over the government’s decision to stop the payment of WAEC fees for some indigenous students. The Bauchi State government last week, had reacted to protests by some final year students in the state who said they […]
