The House of Representatives has responded to public criticism regarding its ever-expanding number of standing committees, which has now reached 134, even in the face of economic challenges affecting the country. Appointed by Speaker Rep. Tajudeen Abbas back in June, these 134 committees had been tasked with managing the affairs of the 10th House of…
The House of Representatives has resolved to intervene in the lingering disagreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over an unpaid eight-month salary. The resolution was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Paul Nnamchi (LP-Enugu State) and co-sponsored by Rep. Aminu Jaji (APC-Zamfara), Rep. Julius…
The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on aviation to investigate the hike in international flight fares and poor service delivery by foreign airlines operating in Nigeria. This, it said, was to curb unwholesome practices by airlines and ensure that flight fares were at par with that of neighbouring countries. It also called on…
The House of Representatives has summoned singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, to appear before it. The House, through its Committee on Justice, Youth, and Legislative Compliance, also invited Mohbad’s manager. Jiggy Adeoye, In a letter dated Oct. 26, signed by the Committee’s Clerk, Mr. Yusuf Ibrahim, the house formally summoned both Naira…
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, affirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu and dismissed the appeals filed by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP; and Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP. The Court agreed with the September 6 verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, on all counts. The…
A man identified as Olamilekan Taiwo has been arrested for allegedly attacking an octogenarian, Reuben Olojede, with a grinding stone, after invading the victim’s apartment in the Agbado area of Ogun State. The suspect was also accused of stealing N12,700 from the elderly man’s apartment after attacking him and leaving him unconsciousness. The victim’s son…
The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has rejected the apology tendered by his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over the embarrassment that the ongoing political crisis must have caused in the state. The governor, who reacted to Aiyedatiwa’s apology through his Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy, Dr Doyin Odebowale, also rejected some of the…
A State High Court sitting in Enugu has nullified proscription of IPOB as a terrorist organisation. Justice Anthony Onovo of the Enugu State High Court, on Thursday, ruled that the proscription of the group by the South-East Governors’ Forum is illegal, unconstitutional, and null and void. In 2017, the South-East Governors Forum led by former…
The Managing Director and CEO of Rojenny Stadium and Tourists Village, Oba, Idemili South LGA of Anambra State, Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka (Ogilisi) has criticized the federal government for lifting ban on importation of rice, palm oil and items. Chief Ezeonwuka in a statement practically dragged the duty bearers for taking certain steps capable of impeding…
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria Robert Clarke, says the lawyers of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi did not demonstrate professionalism in challenging President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 election. I am not saying they (Atiku, Obi’s lawyers) fumbled the case; what I am saying is that they have not displayed a good sense of…
