Month: June 2019

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan says henceforth the National Assembly (NASS) will ensure the passage of the nation’s appropriation bill within three months of its submission by the Executive arm of government. Lawan stated this known when he fielded questions from State House correspondents after joining President Muhammadu Buhari to perform the weekly Friday’s…

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) had requested the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani-Omolori, to retrieve the official vehicle identification plates from about 69 senators and 151 members of the House of Representatives who failed to return to the 9th National Assembly. The FRSC Public Education Officer, Corps Commander, Bisi Kareem,said in a statement…

Residents of Aboto community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have sealed an agreement with R.R. Reynolds, an Independent Power Provider (IPP) on billing terms and prompt payment. The agreement was reached with the independent power plant during a town hall meeting in Aboto on Thursday. Mr Tunji Ariyomo, the Special Adviser to…

Another shocking story making the rounds, after last year’s JAMB money-swallowing snake, has claimed that a big Gorilla swallowed N6.8 million in the Kano Zoological Gardens during Sallah celebration. According to BBC Pidgin, the Chief Revenue Officer for the zoo, when approached, said on Wednesday, that the said money, approximately six million, eight hundred and…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has named senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe as the Senate Minority leader of the ninth Senate. Also, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha from Taraba South retains his position as Deputy Minority Leader. The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Phillip Aduda, also retained his position as the Minority Whip. These decisions…

President Muhammadu Buhari says most instances of inter-communal and inter-religious strife and violence were and are still being sponsored or incited by ethnic, political or religious leaders.  The President, who stated this in his Democracy Day address on Wednesday in Abuja, said that the leaders were hoping to benefit by “exploiting our divisions and fault…

Elizabeth Karatu, acting chief judge of Kebbi state, has accused Atiku Bagudu, the governor, of refusing to confirm her as substantive judge because of her religious affiliation. According to Daily Nigerian, Karatu petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC) over the issue. Karatu was appointed by Bagudu on October 30, 2017, following the retirement of Bala…

The Supreme Court on Friday declared Mohammed Sani Musa the winner of the last election for the Senate held in the Niger-East Senatorial District of Niger State. The Nation reports that the court set aside the April 8, 2019 judgment of the Court of Appeal, Abuja, which declared Senator David Umaru, ex-Chairman, Senate Committee Chairman…

Chief Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Wednesday described as worrisome that no South Easterner is occupying any position in the first six political offices in the current administration. President Muhammadu Buhari is from the North-Central while Vice- President Yemi Osinbajo is from the South- West. Ahmad Lawan,…

Aisha Buhari, the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari has said she should henceforth be addressed as the first lady. Mrs Buhari’s wish is against that of her husband who said his wife should be addressed as wife of the president. The president when he sought for the office in 2015 had promised to abolish the…

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party currently are holding a meeting to strategise on who will be the minority leaders, minority whips and Chairman, PDP Caucus of the National Assembly. The meeting which is taking place at the residence of the PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus in Abuja on Thursday has in attendance PDP national…

Rochas Okorocha, senator representing Imo west, says “Igbo presidency” does not exist. Speaking with journalists after he was sworn into the senate on Thursday, the lawmaker said the south-east would have to work hard to earn the presidency. The former governor had been asked if there is the possibility of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…