El-Rufai: Bantex we lost a good man, great patriot
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has described the late Architect Barnabas Bala Bantex as a good man whose emergence made the office of the Deputy Governor of […]
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Plateau: APC mobilises members ahead of ward congresses
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau on Thursday said it had started mobilising members that would participate in its forthcoming ward congresses slated for […]
WHO DG backs Tokyo Olympic Games
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, has welcomed the start of the Olympic and Paralympic Games as a chance to […]
Grassroots Devt: Matawalle assents to LG Repeal/Re-enactment Law
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has assented to the Bill for a law to repeal and re-enact the state local government laws and for other […]
Nigeria has potential to emerge foremost nation – NIPR
Nigeria has the potential of emerging as foremost nation of the world, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has said. The Chairman, NIPR Integration, […]
Nigeria, far from hopeless state – NIPR
Contrary to insinuations of Nigeria being a hopeless state, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has said that the country has the potentials of […]
Reps fight over electronic transmission of results
By Haruna Salami The House of Representatives abruptly adjourned plenary Thursday to contain the fight that broke out over Clause 52 of Electoral Act Amendment […]
Electoral Hub hails Senate’s rejection of Lauretta Onochie
The Electoral Hub, an organ of the Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD), has commended the Senate Committee on INEC for rejecting […]
FG fully equipped to fight torture says Solicitor- General
Mr Dayo Apata, (SAN) Solicitor-General of the Federatlon and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice has said that the Federal Government is fully equipped to end […]
Reps step down consideration of PIB conference committee report
The House of Representatives on Thursday in Abuja stepped down the report of the National Assembly conference committee on Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).The News Agency […]
Oil & gas workers laud PIB passage
Some workers in the oil and gas industry have lauded the National Assembly for passing the much-awaited Petroleum Industrial Bill (PIB). PENGASSAN’s President, Mr Festus […]
Adamawa govt. committed to restoration of Sukur cultural landscape–Fintiri
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa says his administration is committed to the development and restoration of the Sukur cultural landscape in the state. Fintiri said […]
Insecurity: Reps urge Buhari to declare state of emergency on unemployment
The House of Representatives on Tuesday in Abuja urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on unemployment due to the spate of […]
Federal character knocks off Onochie, as Senate confirms 5 INEC Commissioners
The Senate has declined the confirmation of Ms Lauretta Onochie for appointment as National Commissioner representing Delta State, at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). […]
Lagos, Kwara Governors head Anambra governorship reconciliation efforts
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed governors of Lagos and Kwara states to head its reconciliation efforts on Anambra governorship election. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, […]
FMDQ approves FBNQuest Merchant Bank N7.34bn CP
FMDQ Securities Exchange Ltd has approved the quotation of the FBNQuest Merchant Bank Ltd N7.34 billion series 19 Commercial Paper (CP) on its platform. This […]
PDP appoints Caretaker Committee for Zamfara
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has approved the appointment of a Caretaker Committee, to pilot the affairs of the […]
At last, Senate C’ttee screens Lauretta Onochie amidst heated debate over party membership
By Haruna SalamiThe controversy that trailed the nomination of Lauretta Onochie by President Muhammadu Buhari as a National Commissioner Independent National Commission, INEC manifested itself […]
INEC schedules Lere Federal Constituency by-election in Kaduna State for Aug.14
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Aug. 14 for Lere Federal Constituency by-election in Kaduna State. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and […]
No alteration in Electoral Act Amendment Bill- Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says there is no alteration in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill as being speculated in some quartres. […]
APC membership registration to continue in Imo, Kwara, others- Secretary
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says its membership revalidation and registration exercise will continue in Imo, Kwara, Ogun and Rivers States. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National […]
Rainstorm: Katsina assembly calls for urgent intervention in Faskari LGA
Katsina State House of Assembly has called on the state government and other relief agencies, to assist the people affected by rainstorm in Faskari Local […]
Govt. frowns at incessant communal clashes in A’Ibom, sues for peace
Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor, Moses Ekpo, on Monday in Uyo appealed to warring communities to live in peace and end incessant destruction of lives and […]
Rep. pledges speedy legislative action on Journalism Enhancement Bill
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Olusegun Odebunmi (APC-Oyo) has pledged speedy action on the Journalism Enhancement Bill before the National Assembly. Odebunmi […]
Electoral Act: Time to resist dangerous manipulation by NASS -Statement by CSOs, Activists
4 July 2021 #SaveOurElections #NoToMannualTransmissionOfResults #SaveNGElectoralIntegrity ELECTORAL ACT: TIME TO RESIST THE DANGEROUS MANIPULATION BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY As everyone may be aware, the National […]