The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the much anticipated South East Development Commission (SEDC) Bill into law. This was revealed by the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu who sponsored the bill alongside other members of House from the south east region. The bill sought to establish a commission that…
The House of Representatives has adjourned its legislative activities until September 16, 2024, to observe its annual recess. Speaker Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Kalu commended their colleagues for their support, unity, and harmony during the first legislative year. The adjournment motion, sponsored by Majority Leader Hon. Julius Ihonbvere, was passed to…
Amnesty International has warned the President Bola Tinubu administration against threatening Nigerians planning to protest against the current economic hardship and hunger in the country. The global human rights body stated that threatening peaceful protesters is unlawful and a clear attack on freedom of assembly, as guaranteed by international law and the 1999 Constitution of…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has apologized to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for his comments during last week’s plenary, which sparked outrage on social media for being sexist. Akpabio had told Akpoti-Uduaghan not to speak without recognition, adding that the Senate is not a “nightclub”. The comments led to widespread criticism from women’s groups and individuals. On…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Communications and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has reacted to the threat by Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, to institute a lawsuit against him. Onanuga recently alleged that Obi and his supporters were responsible for the planned nationwide protests against the Tinubu-led government over…
The federal government has scheduled an emergency meeting for Wednesday morning to address a planned nationwide protest on August 1. President Bola Tinubu has urged protesters to shelve their plans, pleading for more time to execute people-oriented programs. The meeting, attended by ministers and presidential advisers, aims to address grievances over the rising cost of…
A video showing the moment a man was fully bathed in black engine oil upon completing his apprenticeship is generating buzz on social media. The video shows the man on his knees while individuals pour the engine oil over him. Hands are also placed on his head as one of the individuals prays for him….
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Department of State Service (DSS), police, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and seven others from stopping or disrupting the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) congresses in Rivers State. Justice Peter Lifu ordered the PDP and its national officers to proceed with the conduct of the congresses as…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that influential midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will remain at the club, despite being linked to a summer move to Saudi Arabia. De Bruyne, who has one year left on his contract, had previously expressed interest in considering an offer from the Saudi Pro-League due to the “incredible money”…
Former Governor and Labour Party Presidential Candidate Threatens Defamation Lawsuit Peter Obi, former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, has given Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Communication and Strategy, a 72-hour ultimatum to apologize for his claim that Obi was behind the planned nationwide protest. Obi’s counsel, Alex Ejesieme,…
