The Rivers State government anticipated a recent Federal High Court ruling to halt local government allocations. Commissioner Joe Johnson expressed concerns about judicial proceedings affecting governance, attributing the decision to political influences. The government has appealed the ruling...
Atiku Abubakar cautions the Nigerian judiciary, warning of potential unrest in Rivers State after a controversial court ruling halting federal payments. Atiku criticizes alleged political interference and urges judicial independence to preserve democracy, attract investment, and maintain public...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio humorously reminded Senator Osita Ngwu to focus on qualifications instead of beauty during the screening of Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu for the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
In a recent Senate session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio intervened to...
President Bola Tinubu appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as acting Chief of Army Staff, succeeding Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is currently hospitalized abroad. The military has downplayed concerns about Lagbaja's health, emphasizing the importance of leadership...
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and six other nominees as ministers after screening. Appointments include key positions in Foreign Affairs, Humanitarian Affairs, and Labour. The confirmation follows President Tinubu's recent cabinet reshuffle, which saw five ministers...
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, attributed the recent two-week blackout in Northern Nigeria to banditry rather than a national grid failure. He revealed that bandits have threatened contractors sent for repairs and sought assistance from security agencies
In a recent Senate session...
The Nigerian Senate is screening seven new ministerial nominees appointed by President Bola Tinubu. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, the session was postponed to allow nominees to finalize documentation. Key appointments include Bianca Odumegu-Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria to stop releasing monthly allocations to Rivers State due to constitutional violations by Governor Siminalayi Fubara in presenting the 2024 budget. The ruling affects future access to funds from the Consolidated Revenue and...
Nigeria's House of Representatives decided against suspending lawmaker Alex Mascot Ikwechegh over an alleged assault on a cab driver. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu noted public outcry for action, while Ikwechegh apologized on the House floor.
The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of...
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule defends Northern governors' opposition to President Bola Tinubu's tax reform bill, emphasizing their support for his leadership. He highlights concerns over the Value Added Tax (VAT) distribution, asserting the need for a fair allocation that considers the...
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