Hate Speech Bill: “Nigeria needed the bill to help nip potential crises” – Senator Abdullahi Sabi
The sponsor of the controversial Hate Speech Bill, Senator Abdullahi Sabi, has said the proposed legislation is alive and will continue its journey at the National Assembly. However, Sabi, who is the Deputy Senate Majority Whip, clarified on Tuesday that the death penalty provision in the bill would be removed. He said he would propose an amendment to the bill since...
Former DSS DG Heads FG’s Security Institute Board
The Federal Government on Tuesday inaugurated the eight-man board of the National Institute for Security with a former Director General of the Department of State Services, Afakriya Gadzama, as the chairman. Other members of the board are Sanusi Galadima, Mrs Amina Shamaki, Mrs Folasade Adekayaoja, S. Aimeyeofori, Maj Gen B.M. Shafa, A.S Adeleke and Nuhu Umar. While inaugurating the board in...
Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu, others commend Airtel Touching Lives initiative
The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim, have lauded Airtel Nigeria for its exceptional CSR efforts at the telco’s Season 5 premiere of its flagship CSR initiative, Airtel Touching Lives. The grand ceremony, which held in Lagos at Eko Hotel Convention...
Nigeria to export rice in two years – Minister of Agriculture
The closure of Nigeria’s land borders has caused an increase in domestic production of rice and the country is set to export the commodity, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, announced on Tuesday. Nanono said the closure of the land borders had resulted in increased output by many rice milling plants which were operating below capacities before...
Hate Speech Bill Still Alive – Senator Sabi
The sponsor of the controversial Hate Speech Bill, Senator Abdullahi Sabi, has said the proposed legislation is alive and will continue its journey at the National Assembly. However, Sabi, who is the Deputy Senate Majority Whip, clarified on Tuesday that the death penalty provision in the bill would be removed. He said he would propose an amendment to the bill since...
PDP govs urge FG to adopt fresh approach to tackle crisis
The incoming chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Aminu Tambuwal, has stressed the need for the Federal Government to come up with new approaches, especially the deployment of technology, in the fight against insecurity in the country. Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto State, made the call while speaking with journalists in Abuja. He noted that governors elected on the...
FG Surprised Corps Members As NYSC Approves N33,000 Monthly Allowance
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has increased the monthly allowance of corps members to N33, 000. Corps members were getting N19, 800 until the latest review. Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, announced the increase during a working visit to the NYSC secretariat in Bauchi. He said the increase is in line with the new minimum wage approved by...
FG Surprised Corps Members As NYSC Approves N33,000 Monthly Allowance
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has increased the monthly allowance of corps members to N33, 000. Corps members were getting N19, 800 until the latest review. Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, announced the increase during a working visit to the NYSC secretariat in Bauchi. He said the increase is in line with the new minimum wage approved by...
Abia State to Establish Number Plate Production Authority Soon
Abia State House of Assembly on Tuesday upon resumption from Christmas break considered a Bill proposing the establishment of number plate production authority as a way to boost the revenue base of the state, ABN TV reports. The Bill sponsored by Hon Ginger Onwusibe, the Member representing Isialangwa North State Constituency if passed into law will ease the burden Abians...
Tony Momoh: Obasanjo, Shagari, Yar’adua, Jonathan never wanted to be President
Prince Tony Momoh, a former Minister of Information on Monday said only President Muhammadu Buhari became president of Nigeria by choice, adding that other past presidents in the country only came into office by accidents. Speaking in an interview with Daily Independent, Momoh said past presidents such as Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan never wanted to be presidents...
