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Senate Moves To Create Federal Data Bank
The Senate yesterday commended moves to establish a Federal Data Bank in the country. The commendation followed the first reading of a Bill titled: “A Bill for an Act for the establishment of a Federal Data Bank that would cover every sector of the economy and provide data for development for the public and private sectors during plenary. The bill was sponsored...
Alliance Seeks End To Plastic Pollution
The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives GAIA has called on leaders to tackle the plastic pollution crisis and issues affecting individuals’ and communities’ health and rights. The alliance made this known in a press statement released on Wednesday ahead of the third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution which begins this week to negotiate a global plastics...
We Will Review Verdict, Take Appropriate Action, Says Lagos PDP
Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said it will review the Court of Appeal judgment and take appropriate action in due course. The party made this known following the verdict dismissing the petition of its governorship candidate in Lagos State, Abdulazeez Adediran, against the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat. READ ALSO: Senate Moves To...
Ajaero’s Brutalization In Imo Not Enough Reason For Strike, I’ve Been Beaten Before — Oshiomhole
Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has revealed that he was once assaulted and detained by men of the Department of State Services (DSS) during his tenure as the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) between 1999 and 2007. Oshiomole made this revelation in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday. The former governor of Edo...
FG To Oversee Establishment Of Disability Desks In MDAs
The Federal Government (FG)says it will ensure that heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) establish disability desks and officers to cater for the needs of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Disability Matters, Mr Mohammed Isa, said this on Wednesday in Abuja during a media conference. He also said that he would also...
Former Minister, Ogah Commiserates With Abia Government Over Aba Fatal Accident
Former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah has commiserated with the government and people of Abia State over the Tuesday fatal accident in Aba where many people lost their lives, saying it is devastating. The former minister while also commiserating with families of those who lost their lives applauded the measure being taken by the...
Court Restrains Adeleke From Removing Osun CJ, Orders Fortification Of Security
The National Industrial Court, Ibadan division presided over by Justice Dele Peters on Thursday, November 16, restrained Governor Ademola Adeleke from removing the Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Oyebola Ojo. The court also directed Adeleke to fortify security around Justice Ojo to protect her from all forms of harassment, pending the determination of the suit filed before the court. In...
Tinubu, African Leaders Attend Guinea-Bissau’s Independence Anniversary (PHOTOS)
President Bola Tinubu participated in the commemoration of Guinea-Bissau’s 50th Independence Anniversary and Armed Forces Day on Thursday. Alongside other heads of state and government, he joined in the festivities in Bissau, the country’s capital. Upon his arrival, President Tinubu was warmly welcomed by Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. With them were the Portuguese Prime Minister, António Costa; Gambia President, Adama Barrow. ...
I Have Never Tasted Alcohol Or Cigarette – SP Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio says he has never taken alcohol or smoked cigarettes in his life because of their side effects on the human system. The nation’s number three citizen said this while admonishing secondary school students who participated in the grand finale of the National Quiz Competition organised by the National Institute For Legislative And Democratic Studies. Akpabio, who commended...
Zamfara Govt Lifts Ban On ZAROTA
The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the lifting of the ban on the activities of the Zamfara Roads Traffic Agency (ZAROTA). A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs, Lawal Hussein, on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Nakwada Gusau, indicated that the decision takes immediate effect. The statement, therefore, urged members of the...
