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We Cannot Afford It – Nigerian Lawmakers Reject Motion To Make WAEC, UTME Free
The House of Representatives has rejected a motion that sought to compel the federal government to make the 2023/2024 secondary school examination free for all Nigerians. The motion, moved by Anamero Dekeri, called on the federal government to make WAEC, NECO, and JAMB free for this academic session, but the lawmakers kicked against it. This motion is coming at a time...
FCT: I Will Not Be Distracted By Lies – Wike Tells Muslim, Christian Leaders
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has said that all his actions as minister are guided by national interest and he will not be distracted by unfounded social media attacks. The FCT Minister said this when he received a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by His Eminence, Most Reverend Daniel Okoh, and the Committee...
Why We Chose Land Cruisers, Prados Over Nigerian Made Vehicles, Senate Explains
As controversy continues to trail the planned purchase of luxury vehicles by federal lawmakers with many Nigerians criticising the idea, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Services, Sunday Karimi, has explained that members of the Senate and the House of Representatives choose foreign-made Sport Utility Vehicle (SUVs) Land Cruisers and Prados because of “quality and durability”. Karimi, who represents...
MPA, Ohafia Plan Colloquium To Honour Departed Heroes
The Ohafia people of Abia State, at the auspices of Mben Political Assembly (MPA), the think-tank championing the socio-political rejuvenation of the clan, plans to institute a colloquium in honour of her departed illustrious sons and daughters. The colloquium, which will be a biennial event will be used to remember her heroes' past, reflect on their contributions to the community,...
Former EFCC Boss, Bawa Released After 5 Months
Abdulrasheed Bawa, the immediate-past Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been released five months after detention. ABN TV gathered that the former anti-corruption czar was released on Wednesday night. Recall that Bawa was arrested by the Department of State Service (DSS) on June 14, 2023, hours after his suspension from office as EFCC Chairman by President Bola...
Lagos Govt Seals Alade Market In Ikeja For Environmental Offences
The Lagos State government has sealed the popular Alade Market in Onigbongbo LCDA in Ikeja. Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Jubril Gawat, made this known on his X account on Wednesday. According to Gawat, the market was sealed due to several environmental infractions such as a lack of waste bins, a filthy environment, and the illegal...
Why I Defected To APC – Tonto Dikeh
Famous Nollywood actress turned politician, Tonto Dikeh has finally opened up on why she defected from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC. Tonto Dikeh was officially unveiled as an APC member by the National Women Leader, Dr Mary Alile at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Monday. Speaking on her decision to join the...
Adamawa Guber Poll: Tribunal Sets Oct 28 For Binani’s Suit Against Fintiri/INEC
The Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Yola has fixed Saturday, October 28 to hear a case challenging the handling of the last governorship election in Adamawa State. A leading governorship candidate, Senator Aishatu Ahmed Binani of All Progressives Congress, APC, had instituted the case questioning the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to reject her declaration as winner...
Investigate Why Upload Of Results To IReV Failed, Jega Tells INEC
A former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, insisted that the commission must probe why the upload of the presidential poll results to the INEC results viewing portal (IReV) failed. Jega stated this while speaking in an interview on Arise Television. The former INEC chief said he could relate to many of the challenges faced during the general...
Declare Your Assets Now, EFCC Chairman Tells Staff
The new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has ordered staff of the commission to immediately declare their assets in line with civil service regulations and procedures. Spokesperson for the commission, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying Olukoyede issued the directive during a meeting with the staff at the commission’s headquarters...
