Rivers’ sole administrator suspends SSG, other political appointees
Rivers State Government has announced the suspension of all political office holders, particularly those appointed by the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Gunmen kill two customs officers, one other in Kebbi
Gunmen suspected to be Lakurawa attacked Bachaka border in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Tuesday, killing two Customs officers and a local resident.
6 constitutional amendments bills pass second reading in Reps
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Six constitutional amendment bills have scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bills which the Green Chamber considered for second reading during Wednesday’s plenary, included the bills seeking review of the framework for Local Government Administration, death penalty law, Citizenship by Investment, Indigene Status, Office of the Accountant-General of […]
El-Rufai’s on his own, SDP’ll not make impact -APC woman leader
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna – The Kaduna State Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress(APC) and former allay of Malam Nasir El Rufai, Hajiya Maryam Suleiman, has dumped the former Governor, describing his defection as a wrong political calculation. The Woman Leader said the SDP will not make any impact because it is a toddler […]
Recall: INEC notifies Natasha, Akpabio
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has notified the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan about plans by the latter’s constituents to recall her following allegations of gross misconduct and the attendant vote of no confidence passed on her.
26,000 children held in prisons – FG
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has expressed concern over the presence of about 26,000 children in custodial centres, describing it as a violation of laws requiring their placement in borstal institutions. Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Interior, Mr Ozoya Imohimi in a Statement issued Wednesday in Abuja said the […]
Enugu Govt partners FG to relocate Enugu Correctional Centre
Government of Enugu State has commended the Federal Government for approving the relocation of the Enugu Correctional Centre located at the GRA, saying it is ready to partner with the central government to actualise it soonest.
North Carolina lawmakers introduce bills to invest up to 5% of pension funds in crypto
North Carolina is the latest U.S. state considering cryptocurrency investments for public pension funds.
Tuberculosis: Reps to take bold legislative action, increase funding – Abbas
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has assured that the House will take bold legislative steps to strengthen Nigeria’s response to tuberculosis (TB) control, including increased funding to combat the disease.
Parallel Sallah Durbar: We’ve ensured adequate security – Kano CP
Amid growing concerns over a planned parallel Sallah Durbar celebration in Kano, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has assured residents that adequate security measures have been put in place to prevent any breakdown of law and order.
Military must embrace Warrior Ethos for victory in adversity – CDS Musa
The Nigerian Military must embrace Warrior Ethos, characterized by resilience, discipline, and mental fortitude, to ensure victory in the face of adversity, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has said.
