A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed a suit seeking to stop Governor Siminalayi Fubara from re-presenting the N800 billion 2024 budget of Rivers State. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a ruling, also set aside the earlier interim order made on Jan 22, directing parties in the suit to maintain status quo pending the…
The Senate today adjourned plenary till February 6 to allow preparations for the February 3 bye- elections across the country After taking the business of the day, the Senate thereafter adjourned plenary till Tuesday, February 6. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, at the end of the session said, “In view of the elections in about 36…
A lawmaker, Akin Rotimi, broke down in tears on Tuesday on the floor of the House of Representatives while lamenting the killings of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State. Rotimi, a member representing Ekiti North 1 (Ikole / Oye) Federal Constituency in the House, called the attention of the House to the heinous killings of…
The gynecologists, warned that severe bleeding could lead to death after delivery if the woman was not promptly attended. Maternal health experts say bleeding after childbirth is unpredictable but could be effectively treated if the delivery was taken by a skilled birth attendant. Postpartum haemorrhage, experts say is a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide…
Contrary to the common notion that patients with diabetes only eat unripe plantain, endocrinologists have advised those battling with the degenerative disease not to jettison carbohydrates in their diets, especially traditional foods like Garri, local unpolished rice, and yam flour, among others. The medical experts, however, said people with diabetes should be mindful of their…
The leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress has warned supporters of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to desist from causing confusion in the party, saying the position of the national chairman is currently occupied. The National Publicity Secretary of APC, Felix Morka, gave the warning at a press conference on…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved the appointment of Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole (retd.) as the new Corps Marshal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps Agency also known as Kick Against Indiscipline Brigade. The governor also appointed Adefemi Afolabi as General Manager of the Lagos State Waste Water Management Office. A statement…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, to pay N135,722,303.40k along with accrued interest to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) over his unpaid bank loan. Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo issued the order in a judgement delivered in a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/AMC/12/2022 filed by AMCON….
The Peoples Democratic Party, Governorship Screening Committee for Edo State has cleared all ten aspirants who appeared before it on Monday. Eight of the aspirants were on hand to receive their clearance certificates from the PDP National Organizing Secretary, Umar Bature, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday. Bature confirmed that “all ten,…
The Supreme Court has affirmed the de-registration of Hope Democratic Party, HDP, by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for failing to meet some provisions of the 1999 Constitution in the results of previous elections. The apex court dismissed the suit brought before it by the party and its founder and presidential candidate, Ambrose Albert…
