US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies aged 71

US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies aged 71

Senator Lindsey Graham, an influential ally of President Donald Trump and advocate of hawkish US foreign policy, has died unexpectedly aged 71, his office said on Sunday. Graham was a staunch supporter of the Iran war, and in recent years urged both Trump and the Biden administrations to back Kyiv’s fight against Russia’s invasion. He bitterly […]
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Namdas hails Shettima’s renomination, says Tinubu’s choice signals stability

Namdas hails Shettima’s renomination, says Tinubu’s choice signals stability

By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The newly appointed Director-General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), Rep. Abdulrazak Namdas, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to retain Senator Kashim Shettima as the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 election, describing it as a demonstration of confidence in competence, loyalty and performance. In a […]

Reps don’t need Tinubu to explain budget implementation, says Deputy spokesperson

Reps don’t need Tinubu to explain budget implementation, says Deputy spokesperson

….says NASS have constitutional powers to scrutinise government expenditure, ensure accountability By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, has said the House does not require the presence of President Bola Tinubu to address concerns over the implementation of the 2025 national budget, insisting that the responsibility lies […]

FG vows sanctions for procurement fraud as Perm Secs meet on budget execution

FG vows sanctions for procurement fraud as Perm Secs meet on budget execution

By Henry Obetta The Federal Government has warned that individuals involved in procurement fraud will face sanctions and prosecution, as the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) reopened the Permanent Secretaries’ Retreat after a four-year break. The retreat, themed “Strengthening Procurement Leadership and Accountability for Effective Budget Execution and National Development,” began on Thursday, July 9, […]

Soyinka’s life reflects Nigeria’s tempestuous history — Odumakin

Soyinka’s life reflects Nigeria’s tempestuous history — Odumakin

By Henry Obetta Human rights activist, Dr Joe Odumakin, has congratulated Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on his 92nd birthday, describing his life as a reflection of Nigeria’s turbulent history. In a goodwill message issued on Sunday, Odumakin said Soyinka’s journey represented a commitment to the ideals Nigeria has pursued over the years. She described […]

NSITF becomes West Africa’s social security reference point

NSITF becomes West Africa’s social security reference point

…As Nigeria exports scheme expertise to Gambia By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has reaffirmed its growing role as a regional leader in social security administration, pledging sustained technical support to The Gambia as part of efforts to deepen workers’ protection and strengthen social security systems across West Africa. The commitment […]

Umahi demands autopsy on late physiotherapist’s body

Umahi demands autopsy on late physiotherapist’s body

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has called for an autopsy to determine the cause of death of a physiotherapist, Miss Mary Habila, who died in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Habila and Miss Anita Baski are employees of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUS), […]

Ebonyi CSOs threaten legal action against EEDC over alleged overbilling, disconnections

Ebonyi CSOs threaten legal action against EEDC over alleged overbilling, disconnections

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki A coalition of civil society organisations in Ebonyi State has threatened legal action against the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) over alleged illegal billing practices, indiscriminate disconnections and other complaints by electricity consumers. The coalition, led by the Human Rights Volunteer Corps (HRVC), Ebonyi State Chapter, made the threat during a […]

3% NIMASA levy should fund trucks, barges for indigenous operators

3% NIMASA levy should fund trucks, barges for indigenous operators

By Efe Onodjae The Federal Government has been urged to direct the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to utilise the 3 per cent freight levy collected from international inbound and outbound cargo to provide revolving loans for indigenous maritime transport operators and licensed customs agents. National President of the National Council of Managing […]

Oyo rescue rekindles hope for safer Nigeria — Oyintiloye

Oyo rescue rekindles hope for safer Nigeria — Oyintiloye

By Dapo Akinrefon A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State has renewed public confidence in the government’s efforts to tackle insecurity and strengthened hope for national stability. Oyintiloye, who spoke with journalists in Osogbo on […]