Oyo Govt. begins activities to mark 61st Independence anniversary
Oyo State Government says it has lined-up activities for the commemoration of the 61st Independence anniversary of the country. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youths […]
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UPDATE: Senate passes 2022-2024 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF)
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Wednesday passed the 2022-2024 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP). This was as a result […]
UNIBEN Senate approves removal of N20,000 late registration fee
The Senate of the University of Benin has approved the removal of N20,000 late registration fee that led to a two-day mass protest by students […]
2 men jailed 2 years each for being in possession of Cannabis
A Magistrates’ Court in Gwagwalada, FCT, on Tuesday sentenced Abdulwahab Ibrahim and Abubakar Umar to two years imprisonment each for being in possession of Cannabis. […]
Senator Na’Allah’s son murdered in Kaduna
By Haruna SalamiCaptain Abdulkarim Bala Na’Allah, eldest son of Senator Bala I n Na’Allah has been killed in Kaduna. The 36 year old Abdulkarim Na’Allah […]
Shocking U-Turn as Senate rejects electronic transmission of election results
By Haruna Salami The sharp division among the senators over electronic transmission of results by INEC in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill has been resolved […]
Senate confirms five nominees as INEC Commissioners, rejects Lauretta Onochie, steps down one
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of five nominees as Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission. This was just as […]
Senate President felicitates former Head of State Gen. Abubakar at 79
The President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated a former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, on the occasion of his 79th birthday. […]
UPDATE: Senate confirms Buhari’s appointment of Service Chiefs
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of the Service Chief with a strong message that expectations of Nigerians are high for […]
NASS leadership will continue to support drug markets -Lawan
By Haruna Salami The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan on Thursday assured that the National Assembly leadership will continue to support the National Association of Nigerian […]
UPDATE: Cryptocurrency ban in interest of Nigerians – Emefiele
By Haruna Salami The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN on Tuesday said its directive to banks to discontinue transactions on crypto currency was to […]
Reps to investigate Alter Semper over unlawful waiver to co-own ‘Health Plus’ Pharmacy
By Haruna Salami The House of Representatives is set to commence an investigation into allegations of unlawful waiver, obtained by a private equity firm, Alta […]
Global anti-corruption groups ask Buhari to release panel report on Magu
President Mohammadu Buhari has been asked to release the report of the judicial panel on former Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) […]
PIB will attract investment into oil and gas sector – Ekpenyong
By Haruna Salami The Senator representing Akwa Ibom North West, Christopher Ekpenyong has expressed delight that the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB will end 20 years […]
PIB must balance interest of critical stakeholders – PENGASSAN
By Haruna Salami Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN has strongly canvased the view that the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB currently […]
NASS determined to pass Petroleum Industry Bill before May 29 – Lawan
By Haruna Salami The National Assembly has once again restated its determination to pass the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB before May 29, 2021. Senate President, […]
National Assembly postpones resumption date
By Haruna Salami The scheduled resumption of the Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday January 26, 2021 has been postponed. The Clerk to the […]
Salami list areas to drive economy in 2021
The Chairman, Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Dr Adedoyin Salami, has urged the Federal Government to pay attention to what would be happening internationally from tomorrow, […]
Salami to deliver CIBN 7th National Economic Outlook address
Chairman, Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Dr Doyin Salami, will be delivering a keynote address in a Roundtable organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of […]
Sam Nda-Isaiah: Family announces burial plans
Activities marking the burial of the Chairman of LEADERSHIP Group, Mr. Sam Nda-Isaiah, will start on Wednesday, the family said in a statement, Sunday. […]
Senate to pass 2021 budget on Monday
By Haruna Salami The Senate has resolved to hold a special session Monday next week to consider and pass the 2021 Appropriation Act. Report of […]
At last, Stephen Odey sworn in as senator
By Haruna Salami Dr. Stephen Odey has been sworn in as the senator representing Cross River state. He replaced Rose Oko died early this year […]
Insecurity: We have failed Nigeria – Senators
By Haruna Salami The Senate at its plenary on Tuesday debated the deteriorating security situation in the country and resolved that the entire government has […]
Collect VAT, withholding tax from legislators – President, Chartered Institute of Taxation
By Haruna Salami President, Chartered Institute of Taxation, Dame Gladys Simplice has called on tax collectors to collect value-added tax and withholding tax from constituency […]
We’ll soon witness ‘unprecedented defections’ to APC – Interim Chairman
By Haruna Salami The chairman, All Progressive Congress, APC Caretaker, Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee and Governor of Yobe state, Mai Mala Buni has assured APC […]