The bill was quickly passed through first second and third reading within minutes. The lead debate for a return to the old anthem by the House Leader, Professor Julius Ihonvbere, pointed to the need for Nigerians to see the anthem as a national symbol and sign of authority, one which does not deny the realities.The […]
The inauguration follows the declaration of President Déby as the winner of the country’s presidential election earlier this month and subsequent affirmation by the Constitutional Court of Chad.According to the statement by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu will be accompanied on the trip by some senior government officials and will return after the ceremony.Déby, […]
The Speaker was impeached by 17 members out of the 25-member House over allegations of misappropriation of funds.Majority of the lawmakers passed a no-confidence vote on the Rt. Hon. Ayambem, about 11 months in office.The impeachment motion was moved by Hon. Effiom Ekarika representing Calabar South 1 Constituency and seconded by Hon. Omang Charles Omang […]
The suspect, Janty Emmanuel, was arrested by investigators from the anti-graft’s Gombe Zonal Command.EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale who disclosed this in a statement said she was arrested on Monday, May 20, 2024 following intelligence that spotted her spraying Naira notes at a social event. The anti-graft agency has, of recent, clamped down on Nigerians abusing the […]
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, who also chairs the new NEITI board, transparency in the extractive sector and prudent management of Nigeria’s resources were central to Tinubu’s economic agenda and anti-corruption policies.The President warned the board not to dabble in the day-to-day activities of NEITI.According to him, […]
The Judge said that the same request had been brought before her by Kanu but was dismissed for want of merit.In a ruling on Kanu’s request, Justice Nyako said that she found as a fact that Kanu jumped the bail earlier granted him and escaped out of the country.The Judge also held that the sureties […]
This was revealed by the NNPCL boss, as he addressed stakeholders at an engagement between the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists and the NNPCL in Lagos on Saturday.According to him, 1.7 million barrels per day was a boost from 1.28 million barrels reported in April.According to Kyari, the nation’s crude oil production keeps dropping due […]
According to historical records, the artefacts — Bronze and wooden Royal stools ,Ekete, made during the reign of Oba Eresoyen and Oba Esigie several centuries ago, were looted from the Oba’s Palace during the punitive expedition in 1897.They were handed over to the National Commission for Museums and Monuments .NCMM, on behalf of the Nigerian […]
The President also appointed his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale as the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action.The Committee is to be Chaired by the President himself, while the Minister of Environment, Mister Balarabe Lawal will serve as the Vice Chairman. Mister Ngelale will serve as the Secretary of the Committee while […]
A family source who confirmed his death, earlier in the day said Oba Adedapo died yesterday at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State.He was said to have developed sudden sickness on Monday and was taken to a private hospital at Capital Area, Osogbo, from which he was referred to Osun State University […]