Reps Urge FG To Set Up N15bn COVID-19 Emergency Fund For Tertiary Institutions
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal government, FG to set up a strategic N15billion COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Nigerian Universities and Tertiary Institutions as part of its response to the impact of the pandemic on academic, research and administrative operations. The House made the call as part of its resolutions at plenary on Tuesday and in response...
G-5: History Will Be Kind To Ortom, Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi – Gov. Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said history would be kind to members of the G-5 governors for standing for equity, justice, and fairness despite their losses during the February 25 election. AABN TV reports that some of the governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party who named themselves G-5 lost their senatorial bids during the election. Governor Samuel Ortom of...
BREAKING: Senate To Remove Immunity For President, Vice President, Governors, Deputy Governors
Sitting Presidents will no longer enjoy immunity in criminal matters if the alteration being proposed to the 1999 Constitution by the Senate sails through. Also to lose immunity is the Vice President, Governors and their deputies in the impending alteration. This followed the second reading of a Bill titled: “A Bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution...
Umahi Makes First Appearance In NEC After Joining APC (Photos)
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi on Tuesday made his first appearance in the National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. ABN TV reports that the governor had in November announced his defection to All Progressives Congress (APC) from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) citing injustice. The Tuesday meeting is expected to among other things discuss the party's...
Gov. Wike Rejects APC Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket, Vows To Support Any Better Candidate Apart From Atiku
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has made it clear that he will not join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or work for its presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, in the 2023 general elections, Daily Independent exclusively gathered. A key associate of the governor, who spoke with Daily Independent on Thursday, said while Wike has insisted that he will not...
Abia Government Releases Governor Otti’s Official Portrait (Photo)
Abia State government has released the official portrait of the state Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, ABN TV reports. The picture is expected to be hung conspicuously in all public and corporate buildings and offices across the state, a statement by the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko said. "An image of a confident, humane, and bold Dr. Otti is captured in...
Court Reserves Judgement In Obi/LP Appeal
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the appeal by Peter Obi and the Labour Party (LP) against the September 6 judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) which affirmed the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the last presidential election. Justice John Okoro, who led a seven-member panel that heard the appeal, said parties would be notified when the judgment...
Borrowing Is Essential To Fund Infrastructural Development, Says Lawan
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has justified the need for the Federal Government to borrow funds, saying it is necessary for infrastructural development in the country. He stated this on Tuesday at the Senate Chamber upon the resumption of the lawmakers from recess. Lawan stated that funding the 2022 budget is based on significant borrowing, adding that the nation is caught between...
Abia Governorship: Former COAS Ihejirika, Nkemdirim Insists Power Must Shift To Isuikwuato
Former Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (retd.); former Director of Operations Department of State Services DSS, Chief Ray Nkemdirim, have thrown their weight behind the agitation for power shift to Isuikwuato district of Abia State come 2023. The former COAS during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Abia Founding Fathers Association, Elder Dr Onyike James Onyike,...
Surrender Or Face “Disgraceful & Violent End”, Buhari Warns Bandits
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned bandits to surrender or face “disgraceful and violent end’’. In a statement, Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, said Buhari gave the warning at a meeting with Aminu Masari, governor of Katsina. The president also commiserated with Masari over the loss of lives in the attacks. Some of the people who lost their lives to recent attacks include Abu Atiku, district...
