Ubani vs NASS: What court said about Senators, House of Rep members’ salary
By Henry Ojelu In a judgment on Friday June 4, the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos held that only the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC has the power to fix salaries of National Assembly members. The judgment was in respect of the suit filed by former 2nd Vice-President of the Nigerian Bar […]
Aba newspaper vendors decry harassment, arrest by security agents
They explained that Acho, a hypertensive patient, has been in police detention since Saturday, May 30, 2021, when he was arrested at a newspaper stand at Ama Ogbonna, by policemen from Eziama Division.
I suddenly remembered why I fell in love with Buhari – Femi Adesina
By FEMI ADESINA President Muhammadu Buhari spoke on Tuesday, warning troublemakers in the country that the picnic was over, and the next day, I saw this comment online from a Buharist, as lovers and admirers of the President are known: “I just finished watching the President on TV reading the riot act to troublemakers, and […]
Gbajabiamila seeks stronger diplomatic ties with Canada
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for stronger diplomatic relationships between Nigeria and Canada
Breaking: FG announces suspension of Twitter in Nigeria via Twitter
By Emmanuel Okogba The Federal Government has suspended the operations of micro-blogging platform, Twitter in Nigeria. The announcement made by the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture via Twitter reads, “The Federal Government has suspended, indefinitely, the operations of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in Nigeria. ALSO READ: Twitter deletes Buhari’s controversial tweet […]
Summit: Ekweremadu, Okechukwu, Amadi, others excited as youths celebrate Ugwuanyi
Jubilant youths of Enugu West Senatorial District of Enugu State, under the auspices of Enugu West Youth Peace Forum (EWYPF) have honoured Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi with an award for entrenching peace, good governance and youth inclusion in the state. The award was presented to Gov. Ugwuanyi, on Friday, during the Enugu West Youth Leadership Summit […]
Chelsea hand Thiago Silva, Giroud one-year contract extension
By Emmanuel Okogba Chelsea has handed defender Thiago Silva and striker Olivier Giroud an extra year at the London club. Silva who joined as a free agent from Ligue 1 side, PSG and Giroud who has been at the club since 2018 played a major role in the club’s run to Champions League triumph. The […]
Why I didn’t stay in Governor’s lodge built by my predecessor — Akeredolu
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has said he decided not to stay in the multi-billionaire naira governor’s lodge built by his predecessor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko because it had structural defect
Police arrests native doctor, parades 108 others in Calabar
…35 suspected cultists were also arrested during an initiation rite at a hotel in Bakassi LG, including a native doctor who prepares “criminal charms” for them, while 14 females were part of those arrested as fresh initiates of the secret cult.
Court orders RMAFC to fix salaries of NASS members to reflect economic realities
…Says NASS commission can’t determine lawmakers’ remuneration The Federal High Court in Lagos in a landmark judgment today ordered the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to fix the salaries and allowances of the 469 members of the National Assembly– 109 in the Senate and 360 in the House of Representatives to reflect the […]
Nigerians in Italy slam critics of passport issuance process, Immigration boss
By Ozioruva Aliu NIGERIANS in Italy yesterday described attempts by some citizens against efforts of the officials of the Nigeria Embassy towards a seamless procurement of International travelling passports as unpatriotic and sabotage aimed at disparaging officials of the Embassy. They were reacting to a viral post on face book bearing the nameb Sunday Ogieva […]
Edo monarch lauds Obaseki’s victory at Supreme Court
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE paramount ruler of Igarra/Akuku Clan in Akoko-Edo local government area, HRH Oba Adeche Saiki II has lauded the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State at the Supreme Court which dismissed the allegation of forgery against him. A congratulatory letter titled “Congratulation to an icon” personally signed […]
Why we suspend onion supply to Southeast — OPMAN
The Onion Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (OPMAN) has given reason for suspending its supply to the Southeast.
Nigeria vs Cameroon: Gernot Rohr will try new things, says Super Eagles’ Media Officer
The national football team, Super Eagles, will try out new things with the friendly against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Vienna, Austria, scheduled for 7:30p.m., today, Friday.
APC expels two governorship aspirants in Ondo
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The All Progressives Congress, APC has expelled two governorship aspirants in the 2020 Ondo governorship election for alleged anti-party activities. They include the daughter of the late sage and civilian governor of Ondo state, Mrs Jumoke Anifowose-Ajasin, and Dr. Nath Adojutelegan. Addressing newsmen in Akure, the state Publicity Secretary Alex Kalejaye […]
Breaking: Delta Gov, Okowa appoints Ukah as SSG
Chief Patrick Ukah served as the State Commissioner for Information in the first term of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and was appointed in the second term as Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education.
