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Reps Move To Investigate Promotion Stagnation In Civil Service
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate promotion stagnation in the Federal Civil Service from 2013 to 2023. This followed a motion moved by Rep. Salman Idris, the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Agric Colleges and Institutions in Abuja. He said that promotion remained the progression of civil servants, as well as a motivational incentive for productivity. READ ALSO: LPPC Shortlists...
“Buhari Didn’t Approve Emefiele’s Naira Redesign” – CBN Ex-Deputy Gov.
A former CBN Deputy Gov., Edward Adamu, testified as the fourth witness in the trial of the immediate-past Governor of the CBN on Wednesday. Emefiele is being prosecuted by the Federal Government over the chaotic naira redesign policy of the CBN under his watch in late 2022. The ex-CBN helmsman faces four counts before Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital...
Trump Unveils Plan To Disband Education Department
US media have reported that President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order as early as Thursday, directing his recently confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to dismantle the department she now heads. The Wall Street Journal cited a draft of the executive order circulating Wednesday that directs McMahon to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of...
Arewa Youths Condemn Mob Action In Edo, Calls For Justice
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has called for justice and accountability for the victims of the mob injustice that took place in Uromi, Edo State, and has strongly condemned it. In a statement issued by Yerima Shetima, President General of AYCF, the forum expressed outrage and condemnation over the tragic killing of 16 innocent travelers from Northern Nigeria on...
Electricity Tariff: Let’s Avoid Things That Will Attract Stoning From Our Constituents, Rep Ogah Begs [VIDEO]
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In response to the planned electricity tariff hike by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency of Abia State, Hon. Amobi Ogah has urged his colleagues to take a drastic step and stop any action that would cause their constituents to stone them. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting with relevant bodies in the power sector at...
PDP Deputy National Women Leader, Hajiya Wanka Resigns
The Deputy National Women Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Hajiya Hajara Yakubu Wanka has resigned from her position to serve as a commissioner in Bauchi State. In her resignation letter, copies of which were made available to journalists in Bauchi, addressed to the Acting National Chairman of the party, Ambassador Iliya Damagun, Wanka said her resignation followed the...
EFCC Arrests 29 Internet Fraudsters In Abuja
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command on Wednesday arrested 29 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects were arrested at the Apo, Gwarimpa and Katampe axis of Abuja. READ ALSO: Ban On Party Activities: Benue APC Chieftain Sues Gov Alia The anti-graft agency in a statement said their arrest followed actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet...
Tinubu Pledges Support For Bank Expansion To Fuel Economic Growth
President Bola Tinubu says that the current administration is making great efforts to establish a system that is both globally competitive and sustainable in order to support the growth of Nigerian banks and other financial institutions. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said this at the groundbreaking ceremony for First Bank’s 43-story headquarters at Eko Atlantic City...
Sanusi II, Peterside Urges FG To Cut Down Cost On Governance
The 16th Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, and renowned economist and founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank, Dr. Atedo Peterside, said yesterday that the reforms of the Federal Government would not translate into real gains for Nigerians unless there is a deliberate effort to cut down on the cost of governance. Though they commended President Bola Tinubu...
