Local government autonomy up to Nigerians, not NASS – Gbajabiamila
Local government autonomy can only be determined by Nigerians and not the National Assembly, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila said on Monday. Speaking at a two-day leadership […]
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Senate Probes Agency Over Sale Of N31m Jeeps For N1.5m
The Senate Public Accounts Committee has commenced investigation into the alleged sale of two Prado Jeeps worth N31 million at N1.5 million by officials of […]
Customs Officers Invade Lagos Market, Cart Away Bags Of Rice, Money
Controversy has trailed the invasion of the Better Life section of the Ikotun Market in Lagos State by men of the Nigeria Customs Service. While […]
Petroleum industry bill for Passage in April- Sylva
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva has said that the national assembly may pass the petroleum industry bill (PIB) in next Month.“The […]
Abaribe berates Uzor Kalu over ‘gutter’ remarks
Representative of Abia South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has berated Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu, over his comments that he (Kalu) picked him (Abaribe) […]
Traditional worshippers demand stoppage of Reps hijab bill
However, the Araba, represented by his deputy, the Araba Oluisese of Ibadan, Ifalere Odegbola, in an interview with journalists in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday, […]
Bankole, Dogara, Ambode, Daniel, Omisore named APC’s Contact/Strategy panel members
Top defectors to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday got their first major assignment for the party. They include two former House of Representatives […]
FG refineries earn N21bn, lose N778bn in 5 years
The government-owned refineries, being run by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, reported a total loss of N778.71bn from 2015 to 2019, an analysis of data […]
Abaribe withdraws controversial Armed Forces Commission Bill
bill seeking the establishment of an Armed Forces Service Commission on Wednesday caused a rumpus in the Senate that forced its sponsor, Eyinnaya Abaribe, to […]
Buhari Sued Over FG’s Plan To Borrow N895bn From Dormant Accounts
The Federal High Court in Abuja has been asked to restrain and stop President Muhammadu Buhari and the Federal Government from borrowing an estimated N895bn […]
Jonathan’s mediation raise fresh hopes for new Gambian constitution as political parties agree on contentious issues
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has returned from his third visit to Banjul after rewarding consultations that brought the country’s political parties and stakeholders to […]
Protest at National Assembly over financial autonomy for judiciary
There was a protest over the non-implementation of the financial autonomy for the judiciary at the gate of the National Assembly in Abuja on Tuesday. […]
How Ex-President Jonathan Used N74billion Recovered By Maina To Finance 2012 Budget — Witness
According to a report by SaharaReporters, Ngozika Ihuoma, the first defence witness in the ongoing trial of a former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task […]
Buhari Wasn’t Arrested Or Intimidated When He Called For The Resignation Of Jonathan- Femi Falana
Femi Falana (SAN), an activist and human rights lawyer has called for the release of Salisu Tanko-Yakassai, while stating that President Buhari was not subjected […]
We are taking loans for Nigeria’s progress, says finance minister
The Federal Government will not make progress unless it borrows more to fund critical infrastructure in the country, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National […]
Uzodimma fires back at Okorocha
Governor Hope Uzodimma on Tuesday dismissed the claim by the National Assembly member representing Imo West Senatorial Zone, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, that he sent thugs […]
Governor Wike Slams Senate Over Confirmation Of Former Service Chiefs As Ambassadors
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has faulted the Nigerian Senate for the confirmation of the immediate past service chiefs as ambassadors. In a statement […]
You’re mentally sick’ — Abia hits back at Smart Adeyemi for attacking Governor Ikpeazu
By Linus Effiong, Umuahia Lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial Zone, Senator Smart Adeyemi, on Tuesday, got knocks from Abia State Government for describing Governor Okezie […]
PDP okays Elumelu as Minority Leader
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finally accepted Mr. Ndudi Elumelu as the Minority Leader in the House of Representatives. The official […]
South-West PDP holds zonal caucus meeting in Ibadan •Makinde unveils Arapaja as state’s nominee for national chairmanship
Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West Zone held a zonal caucus meeting in Ibadan on Tuesday, where they stressed the need […]