Direct Primaries will guarantee true democracy — Durkwa
A frontline stakeholder of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in Borno state, Alhaji Idris Durkwa has commended members of the national assembly for the recent passage of the 'Direct Primaries' Bill for all elective posts across all political parties in the country.
Anambra: My opponents fearful of my mere shadow – Senator Uba
THE candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the just concluded governorship election in Anambra State, Senator Andy Uba has accused his political opponents of continually defaming him, saying they were being fearful of his mere shadows
Heifer in talks Diaspora investors for livestock production
Heifer International has opened discussions with Diaspora Nigerians with a view to scale up investments in livestock production in Nigeria.
Customs laments border communities, smugglers relationship
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Comptroller, FOU Customs Zone B Kaduna, A B Hamisu, has appealed to communities in border areas to partner the service in protecting Nigeria’s economy. “I want to say the level of commitment from border communities has given us a lot of concern. “They prefer to wine and dine with smugglers. We are […]
EndSARS: Make Oct 20th National Youths Day, Dosunmu urges FG
Public policy expert and Lagos stakeholder, Dr Ade Dosunmu has urged the federal government of Nigeria to make October 20th a National Youths Day to honour the unarmed youths who lost their lives as well as those who condemned in peaceful protest the harassment and brutality meted on the youths by the now, Nigeria’s disbanded police unit, Special Anti-robbery Squard, (SARS).
Senate passes Real Estate Regulatory Council bill
THE Senate has passed a bill to establish the Real Estate Regulatory Council of Nigeria.
Cameroonian separatists invade Taraba community, kill people, Senate raises alarm
THE Senate Wednesday said that the Sovereignty of Nigeria as a country is under threat, saying that Manga community in Takum local government area of Taraba State, North East geo- political zone has been attacked by Ambazonia separatists from Southern Cameroon.
ENDSARS: PDP Reps caucus wants visiting US Secretary of State to speak on human rights abuses
By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, caucus in the House of Representatives has expressed happiness with the imminent visit of the Secretary of State of United States of America, Anthony Bliken, to Nigeria. The caucus said that visit was timely, coming ahead of the 2023 general elections. READ ALSOAPC Crisis: Buni, Marafa feud gets […]
CBN’s N1.3trn interventions saved power sector from collapse – Experts
But for the timely financial interventions by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) worth over N1.3 trillion, the Nigerian power would have collapsed due to illiquidity, experts have said.
NDDC saga: Don’t distract Akpabio, NYCN tells critics
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–THE National Youth Council of Nigeria,NYCN, has urged the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswil Akpabio not to allow himself to be distracted from pursuing the reforms in the Niger Delta Development Commission,NDDC. The group said the benefits of the reforms are being felt by the people of the region as […]
PDP tackles Akeredolu over son’s appointment as DG
By Dayo Johnson – Akure The appointment of the son of the Ondo state governor, Babajide as the Director General of Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit (PPMIU) by his father, Rotimi Akeredolu has pitched him against the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the state. Governor Akeredolu last night nominated 14 commissioners, seven Special Advisers and […]
Bulgaria to elect new president in runoff
Bulgaria’s Head of State will be decided in a runoff on Sunday, the country’s Election Commission said on its website on Wednesday. According to the final results of the first round on Nov. 14, Bulgaria’s incumbent President, Rumen Radev received 49.42 per cent of the votes and will head to a runoff with Anastas Gerdjikov […]
Osun Guber: PDP to commence sale of forms November 22
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja Ahead of the July 16, 2022, Osun state governorship election, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is to commence the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms on Monday, November 22 to Friday, December 10, 2021. Under the revised timetable for activities leading to the primary election as approved by […]
#EndSARS: Timi Frank tackles Buhari, Sanwo-Olu over Lekki tollgate massacre
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Wednesday, berated President Muhammdu Buhari over the Lekki Toll Gate incident that saw the killing of defenseless protest. He equally berated the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over the incident that took place in a state he is the chief […]
Industry Minister abandons Abuja Motor Show for South African fair
The much-expected opening ceremony of Abuja Motor Fair scheduled for Tuesday did not hold, no thanks to the absence of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, who was to perform the function.
Cute Abiola ‘under custody’, not missing — Nigerian Navy
By Damilola Ogunsakin The Nigerian Navy has cleared air on the whereabouts of Abdulgafar Ahmed Oluwatoyin, professionally known as Cute Abiola, debunking rumours that he is missing. The Instagram comedian was declared missing by his fellow comedian, Mr Macaroni, who shared the news on his official Twitter account and attached a screenshot of the WhatsApp […]
