After a five-day intensive screening of ministerial nominees, Senators on Tuesday finally got their well-deserved rest. The Upper Chamber is to proceed on leave until September 24. This was announced by Senate President Ahmed Lawan. Details shortly…
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with elders and leaders of thought from Ogun State. The meeting started around 3.04pm at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. Those at the meeting include the Governor Dapo Abiodun, former governors, Olusegun Osoba and Gbenga Daniel. Also at the meeting are Segun Awolowo, traditional rulers and […]
Fight against insurgency has recorded another success as the Nigerian army, soldiers engaged Boko Haram fighters in a fierce battle in Bama local government area of Borno state on Monday, forcing the insurgents to beat retreat. At least two communities came under attack today. Residents of Bama, Baga and Benishiek said fighters had invaded the town […]
An elderly female Nigerian pilgrim from Sokoto State has died in Madinah, Saudi Arabia a few days to the commencement of 2019 Hajj rites. Dr Hamidu Liman, Head of Medical team, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), made the disclosure while speaking with journalists in Madinah on Tuesday. Liman, who did not identify the deceased, […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says there will be an industrial crisis if President Muhammadu Buhari returns Chris Ngige as minister of labour and productivity. In an interview with PUNCH, Peter Ozo-Eson, NLC secretary, called on the federal government to give Ngige a new portfolio in the next cabinet. Ngige is one of the 43 ministerial […]
Supreme Court on Monday dismissed suit filed by Sen. Gilbert Nnaji seeking disqualification of Chimaroke Nnamani, former governor of Enugu state as Senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District. Justice Mary Odili, in a lead judgment, held that the case was statute barred and therefore dismissed the motion on notice brought by Nnaji. “This appeal is […]
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