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Lagos Came Out Of EndSARS Protest Stronger, Says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the state withstood the aftermath of the EndSARS protest and came out stronger. He stated this yesterday at the roundtable discussion at the 2023 induction for re-elected and elected governors with the theme: Governing for Impact (Building Sub-national Governance), organized by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to him,...
Rep Akinlayo Defends NASS As People-Centered Legislature
The lawmaker representing Moba/Ilejemeje/Ido Osi Federal constituency of Ekiti State, Mr Davidson Akinlayo, has described the 10th National Assembly as a “people-centered” legislature, stating that the House of Representatives has prioritised citizens’ interests and responsive governance. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, yesterday, the lawmaker, who said the Assembly has lived up to its title as the ‘People’s House,’ said: “It’s been...
Ministerial List: Appointing Five Ministers From South-East Unjust – Ohanaeze
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural organization has lamented the appointment of only five ministers from the South-East region by President Bola Tinubu. Ohanaeze President-General, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, said giving only five slots to the South-East was unfair and unjust. In a statement on Thursday, Iwuanyanwu said while other States have a minimum of six States, the South-East has five states. READ ALSO: ECOWAS Army:...
Postpone NYSC camp over coronavirus – MURIC
Authorities of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Sunday 8th March 2020 told youth corpers not to panic over the Coronavirus outbreak around the world. According to the NYSC, certain preventive measures have been put in place to prevent any outbreak of the virus in its 37 orientation camps scattered nationwide. The exercise for Batch 2020 takes off...
Protesters Match Forward To Aso Villa Over Nmandi Kanu’s Release
There may be a showdown between the security forces and the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters today (Monday) following plans by the organisers to march on the Presidential Villa to pressure the government to release from custody Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. This is even as a Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an interim order restraining...
Man Lands In Prison Over Attempted Murder In Ebonyi
One Chigozie Nwachukwu has been remanded at a correctional centre in Ebonyi state over attempted murder and belonging to a cult group. An Abakaliki Chief Magistrates Court ordered the remand of the suspect on Monday. Nwachukwu, 27, a suspected member of Barger Confraternity, is facing a three-count charge which bordered on conspiracy, cultism, and attempted murder. READ ALSO: JAMB Gives Deadline For...
ASUU Demands Reversal Of Varsities Bills Increment
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has cried out against the huge power bills paid by universities in the country estimated at N275bn annually. The National President, ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, called for per-unit billing as the universities’ power bill rose by 300 per cent, hitting N21.480b monthly. In April 2024, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission announced an increase in electricity...
Senate, House Of Reps Postpone Resumption
The Senate and the House Of Representatives on Monday postponed the plenary till Tuesday, March 21, 2023. The two Chambers had adjourned plenary till Tuesday, March 14 to enable lawmakers to partake in the Governorship and Assembly elections initially fixed for March 11 but shifted to March 18, 2023. Details Shortly…
Hon. Ogah Celebrates Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, Calls For Unity, Development
The Representative of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Abia State, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has extended warm greetings to his constituency on Nigeria's 64th Independence Day. He pledged to continue working tirelessly to support his constituency's development, improve livelihoods, and address pressing challenges. Hon. Ogah emphasized the importance of unity, peace, and inclusive growth, urging Nigerians to put aside differences and work towards...
FG Endorses Peaceful Protests, Warns Against Damage To National Assets
The federal government has affirmed its support for citizens' right to protest, especially for young people, recognizing their concerns and the significance of free expression. However, the government issued a stern warning against any form of destruction of national infrastructure during protests, emphasising the need for peaceful demonstrations. This statement was made by the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande,...
