16 state governors support the formation of state police
The development was revealed in a report presented to the National Economic Council (NEC) during its 140th meeting, which was conducted virtually under the chairmanship of Vice President Kashim Shettima. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, shared this information with State House Correspondents in a virtual briefing following the council meeting. While […]
Mr Julius Abure faults NLC picketing of the National Secretariat
Mr Julius Abure, the National Chairman of Labour Party(LP) has faulted Wednesday’s picketing of the National Secretariat of the party by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) saying it is a show of shame. Contained in a statement through its National Publicity Secretary on Thursday, Abure also described the action as a show of rascality. Abure […]
Senate Passes Student Loan Act 2024
The Nigerian Senate has successfully passed the Student Loans Access to Higher Education Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, marking a significant step in the legislative process aimed at enhancing access to higher education for Nigerian students. The passage of the bill by the Senate follows the consideration of a comprehensive report presented by the […]
NLC Storms LP HQ, Demands Leadership Change
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) staged a protest at the national headquarters of the Labour Party (LP) in Abuja on Wednesday, expressing their dissatisfaction with the current party leadership and alleging a departure from the party’s foundational principles. The Labour Centre called for the resignation of the national chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, accusing […]
Senate extends the implementation of supplementary budget
The Senate on Tuesday extended the implementation period for the 2023 supplementary budget from March 31 to June 30, 2024, and handed it over to its Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, for expeditious consideration by passing it for second and third readings. The Senate, had, in December 2023, extended the implementation of the N1.3 trillion supplementary […]
INEC urges political parties to adhere to timelines
Ahead of the upcoming off-cycle Governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged political parties to maintain adherence to electoral timelines and foster peaceful conduct during the primaries. Yakubu who made the disclosure yesterday at the commission’s meeting with Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Abuja […]
Federal High Court dismisses Kanu’s application
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the fresh application the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, filed to be released on bail, pending the determination of the treasonable felony charge the Federal Government preferred against him. Rather, trial Justice Binta Nyako ordered an accelerated hearing of FG’s […]
Andy Best of Nollywood reportedly dead
Nollywood producer, Ikechukwu Nnadi, popularly known as Andy Best, is reportedly dead. Nnadi, who was said to be battling with a prolonged ailment, was confirmed dead at a private clinic in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Tuesday. Confirming the death of the movie producer, the convener of the Best of Nollywood awards, Mr Seun […]
President Tinubu to bring soldiers’ killers to justice
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of military personnel in Delta State, saying the perpetrators, whom he described as “cowardly” must not go unpunished. The military personnel including a commanding officer, two majors, one captain, and twelve soldiers plus a civilian were gruesomely murdered in the Okuama community of Ughelli South Local Government Area […]
Subsea cables damage results to Internet service disruption
Damage to at least three subsea cables off the West Coast of Africa yesterday disrupted internet services in Nigeria, Ghana and other countries across the continent. Telecommunications subscribers and bank users were stranded for hours as the disruption paralysed digital transactions and internet communications. The cause of the cable faults has not yet been determined […]