ADC demands explanation for Tinubu’s prolonged absence
In a statement on Sunday, the council said Nigerians were entitled to know where the President was and how presidential authority would be exercised during his absence.
Jang can’t probe Dariye — Court
By Taye Obateru Jos — A Federal High Court, Jos has declared the setting up of a commission of inquiry by Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State to conduct criminal investigations into the tenure of his predecessor, Chief Joshua Dariye as unlawful.
Gov Aliyu not under threat— Kuta
By Inalegwu Shaibu ABUJA — Senator Awisu Kuta (PDP) Niger yesterday dismissed claims that the state governor, Dr. Banbangida Aliyu, may be swept away by the recent political crisis in the state which has resulted in the emergence of two Speakers for House of Assembly within one week.
World Bank approves $1.3bn for power, other projects
The project would rehabilitate existing transmission and distribution infrastructure to supply the increased power generated from the improved gas supply to consumers. Benefits to be derived from the project include reliable and improved quality of gas supply by instilling commercial discipline in the gas sector through commercial contracts; reduction of power losses from the electrical grid and improved power quality and reliability. The project involved extensive consultations with government and Civil Society Organizations (CSO) in Nigeria.
Kogi LG laments bad roads
By Isiaka Oyibo LOKOJA — Following the worsening condition of the inter-link roads within the area council of Yagba West Local Council of Kogi State, the people of the area have sent a Save-Our-Soul (SOS) to the state Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, urging him to fulfill his electioneering campaign promise to reconstruct the roads.
African Child Day: Children parliament wants child rights law
By Patience Ogbodo The Bauchi State Children Parliament has urged the state House of Assembly to expedite action on the passage of the child rights bill into law.
