Customs seizes N43m smuggled goods within one week in Kaduna
The Zone B of Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operations Unit Kaduna, on Thursday said it seized smuggled goods valued at over N43 million within one week in the zone. The Comptroller of the command, Mustafa Sarkin-Kebbi said among the items seized was a truck intercepted along Kebbi-Kalgo road carrying foreign parboiled rice concealed with footwears […]
Social Media Bill: CSO calls for immediate stoppage
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- A Civil Society Organisation, Concerned Nigerians, CN, Wednesday, called for immediate stoppage of the Social Media Bill on the floor of the Senate. This was stated by the Convener, CN, Prince Deji Adeyanju, while reacting in a chat with Vanguard, over the bill which now has passed second reading on the […]
Suspension: I wont join issues with Olanusi — Akeredolu
Dayo Johnson – Akure Governor Rotimi Akeredolu Ondo state on Tuesday said he won’t join issues with the member of the All Progressive Congress Board of Trustee, Alhaji Ali Olanusi on his alleged suspension for anti – party activities so as not to burn the bridge. Recall that the Olanusi , a former deputy governor […]
Coalition asks NASS to revisit probe of $195m maritime security contract to foreign firm,HLSI
Says action gross violation of Nigeria’s status as a sovereign nation By Joseph Erunke – Abuja A coalition of nine civil society organisations has appealed to the National Assembly to revisit its earlier probe on the $195 million coastal waterways security contract awarded an Israeli private firm, HLSI Security Systems and Technologies Limited,by the Nigerian […]
Senate seeks to establish Agency for Mental Health
The Senate on Wednesday considered a Bill seeking to establish the National Agency for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The Agency, when established, shall be charged with effective management of mental health and psychosocial disabilities in Nigeria. Sponsor of the bill, Senator Yahaya Oloriegbe (APC, Kwara Central), in his lead debate, said the bill […]
Bill to okay e-voting for future elections scales second reading
Senate moves to amend the Electoral Act By Henry Umoru – Abuja A bill for an Act to ensure that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) adopts electronic voting method for future elections on Wednesday scaled second reading. In this case, with the amendment, Senators are compelling INEC to operate an electronic database into which […]
