The Mayor of Idemili South local government area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi(Iyom Ife-Abata), has congratulated Mr Nnaemeka Okwuolisa Ezeike on his chieftaincy installation as the “Dunu Dikedioramma 1 na Awka-Etiti”. Mr. Nnaemeka Okwuolisa is the elder brother of former councillor of Awka-Etiti ward 11, who is now the Special Assistant to Idemili South local government…
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has said that his government would no hesitate in approving the N200m required for the establishment of a Military Super-Camp in Panda Development Area in Karu Local Government Area of the state without further delay. He disclosed yesterday while addressing the people of Tatara-Kwandoro electoral ward in Panda, Karu local…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal and subsequent prosecution of two Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) over alleged dishonesty, corruption, sabotage and other sundry acts of misconduct. The Commission also approved the reduction in ranks of two Superintendents of Police to Deputy Superintendents, one Deputy Superintendent to Assistant Superintendent, and three Assistant…
The leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS), is currently grappling with a crisis.over the distribution of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to Higher Institutions Nationwide. A faction of the Students body is accusing it National President, Comrade Lucky Emonefe and the Students Senate President, Comrade Babatunde Akinteye Afeez, of being selective…
The House of Representatives Monday expressed its willingness to assist the Nigerian Army by appropriating adequate funds in the 2025 budget to enable them tackle insecurity challenges affecting the country. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Aminu Balele (APC, Katsina) made the promise at the 2025 budget defence organised by the committee in Abuja. Speaking to…
…Queries FRSC For Withholding N8bn IGR. The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance Monday constituted a special panel to investigate a shortfall of over N4 trillion revenue due to indiscriminate waivers by agencies of government. The resolution was made when the joint committee, co-chaired by Senator Sani Musa and Rep James Faleke, held a hearing…
The Senate, on Monday, expressed serious concern about low remittances of revenues generated in 2024 by ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) and some government-owned enterprises (GOEs) to the Federation Account. The Chairman, Joint Finance Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives, Senator Sani Musa, expressed the displeasure of the Senate in Abuja, during an…
The Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), has disclosed that the Management of the institution is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the actualisation of the strategic plans of the University with a view to taking the institution to greater heights. Prof. Egbewole, who disclosed this on Monday in Ilorin, the Kwara…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Strategies towards entrenching an airtight security of lives and property in Anambra State and accelerating the livability and prosperity of the state, among others, topped the deliberations at the just-concluded one-day retreat of the members of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) and the Mayors of the 21 local governments areas…
Strong indications emerged on Monday in the Senate that a public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills will soon be held, paving the way for their passage for third reading. This development was disclosed by Senator Abba Moro, Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee set up by the Senate in December 2024 to address contentious provisions…
