Kashim Shettima, vice president, has apologised to the Muslim community for his remark regarding the choice of leaders for the 10th Assembly. Shettima had stated, “Under the current dispensation, the worst incompetent Southern Christian is better than the most puritanical Northern Muslim for the Presidency of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria” in…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the appointment of eight Special Advisers. A statement by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information in the Presidency said those appointed and their portfolios are ; Mr. Dele Alake Special Adviser, on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Mr. Yau Darazo, as Special Adviser on Political and Intergovernmental Affairs and Mr….
The House of Representatives representing Enugu North/Enugu South Federal Constituency has urged the Federal Ministry of Environment and relevant government agencies to take a holistic step in addressing the gully erosion menace, particularly in Ugwuonyeama 9th Mile in Enugu State. The House also urged the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing and Federal Roads Maintenance…
By Akinwale Yekeen President Bola Tinubu has suspended Abdulrasheed Bawa, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). President Tinubu gave the approval for Bawa’s suspension on Wednesday to allow for a proper investigation into his conduct while in office. Bawa has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to…
The Speaker of Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Declares Surulere 1 Federal Constituency Seat vacant, following the resignation of Former Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila. Femi Gbajabiamila has fully resumed his duty as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu.“`
The lawmaker representing Zaria Federal Constituency, Tajudeen Abbas, has emerged as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Abbas, who was elected in an “openly declare” ballot system was elected by members of the House on Tuesday. He defeated fellow contenders – Ahmed Wase and Sani Jaji, who polled three votes each.
The National Coordinator, Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC), Chief Ugochukwu Nnam on Monday commended Rep. Aliyu Betara and Yusuf Gadji for stepping down for Tajudeen Abbass. Chief Nnam who stated this in Abuja noted that their action was in tandem with the Spirit of June 12 which seeks to place national interest above…
I believe this is out in the open. I pray the government could muster the will to control these leakages. THE REAL SUBSIDIES ARE NOT FOR THE POOR, BUT THE RICH. FEMI FALANA, SAN Globally, subsidies, whether for food, transportation, energy or housing, are part of good governance. So, the issue is not subsidies but…
In a statement released by its spokesperson, Obiorah Ifo, the party called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and not the apex bank. The party argued that Emefiele’s suspension was unconstitutional and in a way punitive. “It is laughable to read that statement as most Nigerians are already aware…
