NNPP Condemns Killing Of Its Member, Calls For Investigation
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has voiced worry over the assassination of one of its members, Sunday Oputu, in Bayelsa State, as well as the recent wave of killings around the country. In a statement, the chairman of the NNPP, Prof. Rufai Al...
We Have Registered 900 Repentant Boko Haram Members – NIMC
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says it has registered about 900 repentant Boko Haram members. In a statement on Monday, NIMC said as a strategic partner in the effort at tackling the security challenges in the country, it will provide reliable and secure data of repentant Boko Haram members who have been reintegrated into society. Aliyu Aziz, director-general of the...
FEC Approves ₦745 Million To Hire Forensic Auditors For NDDC
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N745 million for the hiring of additional forensic field auditors for the audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, also disclosed that the council approved the hiring of auditors to ensure that whatever comes out of the forensic audit is acceptable not...
Woman Who Married Daughter’s Suitor Vows Not To Quit Marriage
Malama Khadija, a Kano State woman who married her daughter’s boyfriend, says her decision to marry him is final and nothing can change it. She vowed never to quit the marriage irrespective of what people are saying about her decision. Malama Khadija, a Kano State woman who married her daughter's boyfriend, claims her decision is final and that nothing can change...
President Buhari’s Aide, Bashir Clears Air On Finance Minister’s ‘Resignation’
The Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Digital and New Media, Bashir Ahmad, on Monday, reacted to reports Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Shamsuna Ahmad, has resigned. Bashir, in a tweet via his official Twitter page, said the rumour making the rounds is untrue. He said the minister’s aide confirmed to him that the rumour was...
Climate Change: President Buhari Lists Measures As Nigeria Scales Down On Emissions
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated Nigeria’s commitment for a safer and healthier global climate. He said measures include the elimination of kerosene lighting by 2030, an increase in use of buses for public transport, and a reduction in the b...
Iran Plane Crash: The victims of Ukraine flight by nationality
A Ukrainian aeroplane carrying 176 passengers crashed minutes after taking off early Wednesday from Iran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, killing all passengers and crew members on board. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, although Iran cited “technical problems.” As the investigation continues, Ukraine’s embassy in Tehran issued a statement ruling out terrorism and then removed it. The fatal...
Nigerian Senate Proposes Bill To Bar Landlords From Collecting Annual Rent [VIDEO]
A bill seeking to make it an offence for any landlord to demand payment of advance rent from tenants of residential and office buildings and spaces beyond three months was laid before the Senate on Tuesday. The lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Smart Adeyemi, sponsored the bill, titled, ‘Advance Rent for Residential Apartments, Office Spaces, Etc, Regulation Bill...
Minister Says Improving Judges’ Welfare Is FG’s Agenda
…as judiciary budget hits N120bn in 2022, the Federal Government, on Monday, said improvement in the remuneration and conditions of service of judicial officers would remain uppermost on the agenda of the President. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), according to a statement by his Special Assistant (Media and Public Relations), Dr. Umar Gwandu,...
We’ll No Longer Tolerate Destruction Of Public Property, Ikpeazu Spits Fire
Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has warned against the wanton destruction of public property in the state, warning that henceforth, this will no more be accepted, ABN TV reports. Reacting to the burning of some part of Isialangwa South local government headquarters in Omoba in the early hours of Thursday, the governor charged the security agencies to fish out...
