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As NASS Begins Constitutional Amendment January: Electoral Act, Hate Speech, LG Autonomy, Others to…
The proposed January 2020 constitution amendment by the National Assembly has opened up another vista of agitations in the country, Daily Trust on Sunday reports. The desire for an amendment of a…
NASS N37bn renovation budget: No personal gains for lawmakers — Senate
Amidst mounting criticisms over the N37bn earmarked for the renovation of the Phase one section of the National Assembly, the Senate said, yesterday, that no Senator would derive personal gain from the…
Ganduje VS Sanusi: Northern Elders lead peace mission to Kano
........The Intervention Is Important, Timely – Emirate .........We Don’t Know What They’re Up To – Govt The Northern Elders Forum has launched a peace effort to Kano State, with a view to ending the prolonged…
States paying ex-govs jumbo pensions top domestic, foreign debtors’ list
.…Lagos, Rivers, Delta, A’Ibom, others owe N4tn .....Economists, pensioners warn against bankruptcyStates paying former governors and their deputies jumbo pensions, including houses, vehicles, fully-paid…
Fayemi urges FG to ban importation of ‘Aso-Oke’
The First Lady of Ekiti State, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, has urged the Federal Government to ban imported ‘Aso-Oke’ fabric and revive the nation’s textile industry to boost sustainable economic growth.Fayemi made the…
To pay 13th-month salary, still using his private car — 7 lessons from Seyi Makinde’s media chat
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, had his quarterly media chat in Ibadan, the state Capital on Friday night, where he promised that the state workers…
Furore over Danjuma’s state of the nation comment
Several prominent Nigerians have faulted former Defence Minister Yakubu Danjuma over his recent state of the nation comment in which he said Nigeria was in a big…
Oyo assembly increases 2020 budget by N5 billion
The Oyo House of Assembly, on Friday passed the state budget for 2020, increasing it with a total of N5billion. The budget which was increased to N213.7billion…
Gaddafi’s Ex-fighters terrorizing Nigeria, West Africa – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has again blamed the domino effect of the Libyan crisis after long-time ruler Muammar Gaddafi for the surge in terrorism in Africa’s Sahel and…
Tinubu hails Ganiyu Solomon at 60
All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon on the occasion of his 60th birthday.…
All our officers will undergo drug test to handle weapons, says immigration CG
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says all its officers will undergo a drug test to ensure that they handle weapons properly. Muhammad Babandede, NIS comptroller-general, was…
UNILAG‘ll not cover up sex scandal case – VC
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has assured Nigerians that the recent sex scandal involving two lecturers of…
Arewa youths seek inclusion of referendum in constitutional amendment
Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has urged the National Assembly to without further delay commence the amendment of the constitution with the primary aim of…
Thousands call for same sex marriage in China
Legalising same-sex marriage was among the top suggestions made by the Chinese public to lawmakers tasked with amending the civil code, a spokesperson for the top legislative body said.…
Mourinho mocks Arsenal’s decision to appoint Arteta
Jose Mourinho has launched a remarkable rant, bemoaning Arsenal’s decision to appoint Mikel Arteta, a man with no experience as their manager. Reacting to the announcement…
LASU to get hostels for first time in 36 years
Students and staff of the Lagos State University (LASU) are about to witness the construction of an 8,272 unit of hostels for the first time in thirty-six years. This move…
Nigerian Woman In UK, Olusola Owoeye Jailed For Benefits Fraud After Claiming She Was Homeless
Nigerian woman, Olusola Owoeye has been jailed for two years in the UK for falsely claiming over £114,000 after saying she was homeless while renting out her own house. Forty-nine year-old Owoeye, a mother of three, bought…
Olamide, Seyi Shay, Naira Marley, others for Greater Lagos Extravaganza
Beginning from Christmas day, the Lagos State government has planned a week-long celebration that would feature 35 concerts across five different venues of the state.…
Military retires 527 soldiers
The military at the weekend retired 527 soldiers, ratings and airmen from service with a charge to remain committed, loyal and patriotic to the Nigerian State. The…
Church is losing influence – Pope warns
Pope Francis on Saturday called on church leaders for a “change in mentality”, saying the Christian faith is less heeded – even ignored – in the modern world. New…
Ex-Man United star Blind diagnosed with heart condition
Ex-Manchester United star Daley Blind has been diagnosed with a heart condition after feeling dizzy against Valencia earlier this month.The Ajax defender has missed the previous two matches as he undergoes his…
$1.1bn Malabu oil scandal: Prosecutors want Nigerian ‘super witness’ to testify in Italy
Italian prosecutors have been asked to produce a Nigerian ‘super witness’ who is a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Isaac Eke, in the ongoing probe of the $1.1bn Malabu oil scandal.The Palace…
Senate passes N273bn FCT budget, goes on 7 weeks recess
The Senate on Friday passed N273.255bn as 2020 budget for Federal Capital Territory and adjourned plenary till January 28, 2020.This was the outcome of a special plenary held after suspending rule13 to allow…
After agreeing to chair Emirs’ Council, Ganduje sets new traps for Sanusi
Despite accepting to be the chairman of the Kano State Council of Chiefs, the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi ll may run into another round of troubles with Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Daily Trust Saturday…