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Headlines, INEC Politics, Latest Politics, Top Stories
Monday, October 11th, 2021
A former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega, berated the National Assembly for downplaying the relevance of the electronic transmission of results in general elections, adding that the lawmakers were doing so for self-interest. Jega disclosed this during a lecture organized by the Kwara Visioners Network for Rural Development at the […]
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General Politics, House, Latest Politics, Legislature, National Politics, Senate, Top Stories
Tuesday, October 5th, 2021
Says he was detained for four hours at Ghana airport By Adedayo Akinwale A member of the House of Representatives Hon. Ben Igbapka has claimed that Ghanaian government has placed members of the Nigerian National Assembly on watch list following the statement made by President Muhammadu Buhari in his Independence Day address that one of […]
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EFCC Politics, Latest Politics, Legislature, National Politics, Senate, Top Stories
Tuesday, October 5th, 2021
Passes tertiary hospital development fund bill By Deji Elumoye and Juliet Akoje The Senate at Tuesday’s plenary confirmed the appointment of five nominees as members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Board. The confirmation of the Board nominees was sequel to the consideration of a report by its Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial […]
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Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kano, Latest Politics, Religion, State News, Top Stories
Saturday, October 2nd, 2021
Ibrahim Shuaibu in Kano Following the recent killing of Pastor Shuaibu Yohanna by some irate youths of Masu community in Sumaila Local Government Area of Kano State, the state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has petitioned Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of perpetrators of the dastardly act. […]
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Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories, United Nations
Saturday, September 25th, 2021
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked world leaders to consider developing states “facing fiscal and liquidity challenges” and consider them for “debt suspension, including outright cancellation.” He stated this on Friday, while addressing world leaders at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Buhari said, “On the issue of debt, […]
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Latest Politics, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), National Politics, Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency, Top Stories
Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has questioned President Buhari’s plan to borrow more money, declaring that borrowing to accumulate debt for the next generation is criminal. Obasanjo gave his opinion in an interview with Channels Television on the sidelines of an event in South Africa. Obasanjo cautioned that if the existing debt is left unserviced or […]
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Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), National Politics, Presidency, Top Stories, United Nations
Saturday, September 18th, 2021
Muhammadu-Buhari Addresses Assembly on Friday Returns to Nigeria next Sunday By Deji Elumoye President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to depart Abuja Sunday for New York, United States of America, to participate in the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA76). This year’s UNGA session, which opened on Tuesday, September 14, has as theme: […]
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House, Legislature, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency, Top Stories
Friday, September 17th, 2021
House of Representatives. Photo/FACEBOOK/SPEAKERGBAJA By Msugh Ityokura, Abuja The House of Representatives, yesterday, lamented lopsided appointment of people from a particular zone of the country into leadership positions, saying the development is a clear violation of the nation’s constitution. The House drew the Federal Government’s attention to what it described as “unfair, unjust and inequitable contravention […]
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Economy, Headlines, Naira (Currency), National Politics, Top Stories
Saturday, September 11th, 2021
By Geoff Iyatse (Assistant Business Editor) • Hoarding intensifies while BDC operators run out of supply • Banks may resort to rent-seeking • No customer with genuine need has been turned back, CBN insists • ‘Proposed e-naira will stabilise financial system’ The new foreign exchange (FX) sale template faces a major test, as naira took a major […]
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Biafra, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Monday, September 6th, 2021
IPOB sit-at-home order threatens economy of South East — Umahi By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state, Monday said that the sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, was the worst thing to happen to the economy of the area. This is as the governor has told those […]
