This was proposed during an interactive session with Judiciary and political parties led by the Chairman, the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Sharafadeen Alli on the National Assembly Review and amendment of the Electoral Act 2022. According to them, the salaries of legislators should be reduced by 30 per cent while that of the executives […]
Afenifere, in a communique by the Deputy Leader, Oladipo Olaitan and Deputy Secretary General, Alade Rotimi-John after the regular quarterly meeting at Isanya- Ogbo, Ogun State, maintained that the state of the nation has left the people perplexed. Afenifere noted that the Nigerian people are sorely troubled by the pervasive hardship, crippling hunger, unremitting insecurity […]
The Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency, Usman Hayatu-Mazadu, addressing newsmen last night, stated that the state government had taken measures to mitigate the impact of the flood, including desilting drainage systems and conducting sensitisation campaigns. Mazadu noted that despite predictions and warnings, some residents refused to relocate, leading to the destruction […]
The yet-to-be-named auditor will assist the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation in determining the real amount owed by the government. This development comes five months after the plan was proposed at the monthly Federation Allocation Accounts Committee meeting in April 2024. NNPC claimed an outstanding of N6tn but was reduced to N2.7tn after […]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has sought the support of all citizens, regardless of political divides, for a united effort towards greater progress of the state. In a broadcast message commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the state’s creation , Adeleke emphasised the need to pursue development of the state, ensuring that every citizen of the […]
The Minister of Works David Umahi, who announced this said these measures aim to accelerate project timelines and extend the lifespan of federal roads. The policy details, shared with the press by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media, Uchenna Orji, include several key changes. Among them are the adoption of rigid pavements, a reduction in […]
It was learnt the Airbus A330 conveying the President touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 2:25 am today. The president had cut short his trip to swear in the new Chief Justice Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, at the Council Chambers of the State House. Tinubu had departed Abuja for France […]
The Nigerian government has announced a significant increase in passport fees starting from September 1, 2024. This decision is intended to maintain and improve the quality and security of the Nigerian passport. Based on the review, a 32-page passport booklet with five-year validity previously charged at N35,000 will now be N50,000 only; while a 64-page […]
The appellate court affirmed Justice James Omotosho’s verdict that voided Shaibu’s impeachment by the Edo State House of Assembly for lack of a fair hearing. The Court of Appeal, while affirming Justice Omotosho’s order for Shaibu’s return to office, also set aside the appointment of Omobayo Godwins as the new Deputy Governor, replacing Shaibu. The […]