President Muhammadu Buhari has again withheld his assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2018, his Senior Special Assistant on National Assembly Matters ( Senate), Senator Ita Enang, has just disclosed. Enang, spoke with State House correspondents but refused to state Buhari’s reasons, only admitting that the bill was returned to the National Assembly. Details… Continue reading Breaking :Again, Buhari Declines Assent To Electoral Bill
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BREAKING: FEC Approves 2019 Budget For Presentation To National Assembly
The Federal Executive Council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari has just approved the proposals for the 2019 budget. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udo-Udoma, has disclosed this to State House Correspondents in Abuja. A special session of FEC on the budget ended a few minutes ago. Udo-Udoma stated that the next… Continue reading BREAKING: FEC Approves 2019 Budget For Presentation To National Assembly
DELTA: Fear Grip Residents As Suspected Explosive Is Discovered Near River Niger Bridge
There is panic among residents around the Asaba end of the River Niger Bridge following the discovery of a strange object suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) otherwise known as bomb. It was discovered by site workers who were digging a foundation for the perimeter fencing of the ‘C’ Division of the Delta… Continue reading DELTA: Fear Grip Residents As Suspected Explosive Is Discovered Near River Niger Bridge
FEC Begins Special Session In Abuja
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari has begun a special session at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The primarily aim of the meeting is to fine tune the 2019 budget proposals before it will be presented to a joint session of the National Assembly. The Federal Government is proposing a… Continue reading FEC Begins Special Session In Abuja
Nigerian Air Force Promotes 14 Air Vice Marshals, 50 Other Officers
Authorities of the Nigerian Air Force said on Wednesday that the Air Force Council (AFC) on Tuesday, 4 December 2018, approved the promotion of a total of 64 senior officers to the next higher ranks in the Nigerian Air Force. The affected senior officers comprise 14 Air Commodores who were promoted to the rank of… Continue reading Nigerian Air Force Promotes 14 Air Vice Marshals, 50 Other Officers
RCCG Sets Up Unit To Feed 50m People This Month
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has inaugurated a charity unit to address critical needs in education, health, prisons, hunger, social enterprise and rehabilitation. Tagged: “His Love Foundation’’ and inaugurated by the missions Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Christian Social Responsibility (CSR), Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, the foundation is a global charity arm.… Continue reading RCCG Sets Up Unit To Feed 50m People This Month
Nigeria, Congo To House World’s Poorest People By 2050
Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo have been estimated to be home to 40 per cent of the poorest people in the world by 2050. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation President Mac Suzman stated this while presenting data from the Goalkeepers 2018 Report on the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) at the… Continue reading Nigeria, Congo To House World’s Poorest People By 2050
PDP Says N11tn Stolen Under Buhari’s Watch
The Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday said over N11trn had been stolen under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, particularly, in the petroleum sector, where he sits as minister. It also challenged Buhari to respond to the alleged diversion of funds meant for the purchase of weapons and welfare of Nigerian soldiers to finance his… Continue reading PDP Says N11tn Stolen Under Buhari’s Watch
I’ll Provide Uninterrupted Electricity – Ezekwesili
The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has promised to provide uninterrupted supply of electricity in the country in the first four years if elected President next year. In a statement on Sunday, Ezekwesili said stable electricity would aid business growth in Nigeria. She said, “From 1999 till date,… Continue reading I’ll Provide Uninterrupted Electricity – Ezekwesili
Breaking: Youths Sack Delta Monarch, Seize Palace
Youths of Agbarho Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, this morning, laid siege to the palace of the traditional ruler, King Samson Oghugunwa. The monarch, who fled before the youths took over the palace is said to have been embroiled in a running battle with his subjects over his leadership. Confirming… Continue reading Breaking: Youths Sack Delta Monarch, Seize Palace