Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed on Tuesday signed into law an amendment bill stopping payment of pension to former governors and deputy governors during any period they hold political or public office. The State House of Assembly recently passed Read more
The new Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ondo State, Rufus Akeju, says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering burning unclaimed Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) before the 2019 general elections. Akeju told newsmen on Monday in Akure that all Read more
The House of Representatives has recalled its former Chairman, Committee on Appropriation, Mr. Abdulmumini Jibrin, from suspension. It may be recalled that Jibrin was suspended on September 28, 2016 for 180 legislative days. Since the House of Reps sits thrice Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday rejected the amendment to the Electoral Act, which intended to change the country’s elections sequence. It was gathered that the President gave three reasons for withholding assent to the bill, which was passed by both Read more
Parents of abducted Dapchi schoolgirls in Yobe, on Tuesday, lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for considering the option of negotiation against the use of military force to rescue the girls. The parents, who spoke separately to News Agency of Nigeria in Read more
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday recommended minimum sentence of 25 years for rapists, saying rape should not be met with light sentencing.Ambode made the recommendation during a symbolic walk against domestic and sexual violence at Alausa. “It Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said that government was deeply worried about the incessant attacks on Benue’s rural communities, and vowed to end the menace “very soon”. Buhari, who met with farmers, herdsmen, government officials and other stakeholders in Makurdi, Read more
The Bishop of Ughelli Diocese, Anglican Communion, Bishop Cyril Odutemu, on Sunday stated that the Nigeria is sick and in need of a true leader. The cleric, who spoke at the thanksgiving/grand reception organized in honour of former Governor James Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria says Nigeria’s External Reserves is steadily growing and currently stands at $46bn. CBN Spokesman, Isaac Okoroafor, said in a statement on Sunday that the reserves grew by about $3.2bn between February and March 2018. He Read more
The Federal Government has approved an amendment to the excise duty rates for alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. The approval, according to the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, was given by President Muhammadu Buhari, and would take effect from Read more