The Senate and the House of Representatives will on Wednesday, May 29, hold a joint sitting to mark the 25 years of unbroken democracy in Nigeria. The sitting, the first of its kind since the return to democracy in 1999, will feature paper presentations by eminent Nigerians, including former military Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd). This is contained in a statement jointly signed by spokespersons of Senate and […]
The Nigerian Senate has approved the bill to change the current National Anthem titled “Arise O Compatriots” to the old national anthem “Nigeria, we Hail thee”. The Bill was passed despite concerns raised by some stakeholders including Lateef Fagbemi, the Auditor-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice against hasty passage and the need for a wider consultation. The Auditor-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi noted that the view to change Nigeria’s […]
Over 40 persons have been reportedly killed during an attack in Zurak village a District of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State after suspected bandits attacked the community. According some residents of the community, several houses were also set ablaze by the bandits during the attack when people in the community were going about their normal activities. Residents also noted that it was impossible to report the incident due to […]
The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced the process of amending the Kano State Emirs (Appointment and Deposition) Law amidst call for the return of the deposed 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi. The House resolved to amend the law after the Majority Leader and member representing Dala constituency, Hussien Dala, moved the motion during plenary on Tuesday. Reports says that the law was first amended in 2019 during […]
Some retired Nigeria Police Officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme ,on Tuesday stormed National Assembly in Abuja to protest several months of unpaid pensions. The retirees representing various state chapters lamented the severe hardships faced due to the failure of the National Pension Commission to pay their entitlements. The retired police officers are urging the Federal Government to remove them from the contributory pension scheme. Recall that retired officers from […]
Memorial ceremonies for late President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian is set to hold on Tuesday after they died in a helicopter crash. Report says that the ceremony is planned to hold in the north-west in the provincial capital of Tabriz in the morning, followed by a ceremony in the religious stronghold and pilgrimage city of Qom. The date for the funerals of the two statesmen is yet […]
Former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, to work together for the good of the people of Rivers State. He called for the peace treaty today, during the flag-off of the N222.1 billion Trans-Kalabari Road Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. While speaking at the project inauguration, Jonathan expressed concern over the heightened political tensions in Rivers State, noting that such rivalry could hinder […]
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials involved in an helicopter crash. Tinubu described the late President as an hardworking leader who contributed immensely to the development of Iran. In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu on behalf of the government and the people […]
A Federal High Court judge in Abuja has dismissed a fresh request by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), for bail and a change in custody. Justice Binta Nyako rejected the request today, citing previous rulings against Kanu on the same issues. Kanu who is currently being held by the Department of State Services (DSS), had sought bail reinstatement after a prior bail was revoked due […]
