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Saturday, 27 October 2018 04:12

Nigerians react to Buhari’s failure to present credentials to INEC

Many Nigerians on Friday expressed outrage at President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to submit his educational certificates to Independent National Electoral Commission, as required by law and his claim that the documents were with the military. Buhari had in a sworn affidavit he submitted along with his forms to INEC on Friday, said all his credentials were with Secretary to the Military Board. Angered by the development, several Nigerians on Friday expressed outrage over the President’s “perpetual excuse” of his certificates being in custody of the military, having given same excuse in 2015. Of the over 420 comments that followed the…

Friday, 26 October 2018 04:53

FG bans unauthorised use of drones, broadcast equipment

The federal government has, as part of broad measures to stem the tide of insecurity in the country, banned unauthorised acquisition of firearms, drones and broadcast equipment. This was disclosed on Thursday by National Security Adviser (NSA), Mr Babagana Monguno, during the General Security Appraisal Committee Meeting at Office of NSA (ONSA) in Abuja. Monguno stressed that the abuse of social media platforms in addition to illicit acquisition of controlled items by non-state actors have become the major source of insecurity in the country. To this end, he warned those already in possession of these unauthorised items to surrender them…

Friday, 26 October 2018 04:47

FG, States, LGAs share N698.7bn for September

Federal, states and local governments on Thursday shared N698.7 billion as statutory allocation from the federation account for September 2018. The funds were distributed during the meeting of Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting was the first presided by Supervisory Minister of Finance, Mr Zainab Ahmed, who underscored the need for the three tiers of government to save. “In view of the situation of the economy at the moment it is important to restate the need for governments at all levels to maintain transparency and instill a saving culture for the rainy day. We…

Thursday, 25 October 2018 04:57

Reps pass Electoral Act Amendment Bill, to harmonise with senate’s

House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The passage of the bill by the House comes a day after Senate passed a similar bill. In passing the bill, the House adopted the report by a joint Senate and House of Representatives committee on the bill, which was presented by Mrs Aishatu Dukku. President Muhammadu Buhari had refused assent to the earlier passed bill raising constitutional and drafting issues. The joint committee had addressed the issues raised by the president in a harmonised, fourth version of the bill. Presenting the report, Dukku explained that the bill will…

Thursday, 25 October 2018 04:53

Dogara reconstitutes leadership of House committees

Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has reshuffled chairpersons of some of the House committees. In an announcement on Wednesday, he named Mr Abdulmumin Jibrin, former appropriations committee chairman, to head committee on Land Transport. Jibrin, a former ally of the speaker later fell out with him. He was suspended for over one year from the House for accusing the Dogara leadership of manipulating 2016 budget. Apart from Jibrin, the speaker named Mr Orker Jev as new chairman of committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a committee that used to be headed by sacked lawmaker, Herman Hembe. Both…

Wednesday, 24 October 2018 05:17

Senate passes Electoral Amendment Bill for the fourth time

Senate on Tuesday read Independent National Electoral (INEC) Amendment Act Bill for the third time and subsequently passed it. The bill was passed after Chairman of Senate Committee on INEC, Mr Suleiman Nazif, presented the report of the review. The bill was read for the second time on October 10 as the lawmakers put into consideration reasons President Muhammadu Buhari gave for rejecting the bill which had earlier been passed by the parliament. Mr Buhari announced the rejection of the bill on September 3 due to “some drafting issues” unaddressed by prior revisions. “Mr President invites Senate and House of…

Wednesday, 24 October 2018 05:14

Kaduna residents restock as govt eases curfew for few hours

Curfew declared by Kaduna State government in the aftermath of the violence that rocked parts of the state was relaxed for a few hours on Tuesday. This allowed residents come out to restock their depleted groceries and other needs. The government had declared a 24-hour curfew on the metropolis and environs on Sunday. The curfew was declared after reprisal attacks occurred following violence in another part of the state. The state governor, Mr Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday confirmed 22 people were killed in the Sunday violence. Residents largely obeyed the curfew, until Tuesday afternoon when the government relaxed it allowing…

Wednesday, 24 October 2018 05:11

Nigeria unity not negotiable – Gowon

Former Head of State, Mr Yakubu Gowon, has reiterated his commitment to the unity and oneness of Nigeria. Gowon spoke on Tuesday at an exhibition in honour of one the country’s foremost physicians, Mr Oladipo Akinkugbe, an emeritus professor, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The exhibition was held as part of activities to celebrate 85th Birthday of the renowned physician. Gowon, a retired army general, while speaking as a Special Guest of Honour at the event held at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, said that peace and unity of the country was not negotiable. While commending Nigerians for their resilience in…

Wednesday, 24 October 2018 05:09

FG to limit number of children per mother

Federal Government on Tuesday declared that it was working hard to come out with a policy that would limit the number of children that a mother could have in Nigeria. It stated that traditional rulers and other leaders across the country were being engaged as regards this, adding that the move was aimed at addressing one of the “great challenges” in the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan of the Federal Government. Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, who disclosed this while responding to questions during a session at 24th Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, noted that the country’s population had…

Wednesday, 24 October 2018 05:06

IPOB: UK informs FG of plans to issue travel document to Kanu – Source

British government has informed the Federal Government of plans to issue travel document to the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mr Nnamdi Kanu. A top government official disclosed this to reporters on condition of anonymity on Tuesday. Kanu is a dual citizen of Nigeria and Britain. The source said in informing Federal Government of their intention, British authorities made it clear that they had the best intentions towards Nigeria. “British authorities have briefed Nigerian government about the temporary travel documents they are about to issue to Kanu, who holds a Nigeria-UK dual citizenship. “It shows that they have the…

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Wednesday, 24 October 2018 05:05

Army begins ‘Crocodile Smile III’ in Niger Delta

Nigerian Army says it has commenced Operation Crocodile Smile III exercise across states of Niger Delta to stem the tide of pipeline vandalism in the region. This is contained in a statement released in Uyo on Tuesday by Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Mr Tayo Oluwafemi, of 2 Brigade Nigerian Army. According to him, the exercise which started on Monday October 22 would last till November 22, 2018. “In line with Army Headquarters Training Directive for Year 2018 which tasked Headquarters 6 Division, Port Harcourt to organize above mentioned exercise, the exercise is going to take place within States…

Tuesday, 23 October 2018 04:20

Disregard for rule of law more dangerous than looting - US envoy

Ambassador of United States to Nigeria, Mr William Stuart Symington, says disregard for justice and rule of law is more dangerous than stealing of public funds. The US envoy stated this while responding to a question on the sideline of the convocation lecture of University of Ilorin in Ilorin yesterday. Symington delivered a lecture entitled “Citizen Leadership and the Link between Economic Diversity and Democratic Good Governance” where he said the task of making Nigeria is that of both the government and the citizenry. Responding to a question on how the country could develop like the United States, Symington highlighted…

Tuesday, 23 October 2018 04:17

Court orders police to pay Charly Boy N50m

A Federal High Court in Abuja has on Monday ordered the Nigerian Police Force to pay N50 million to Mr Charles Oputa. According to Oputa’s lawyer, Mr Inihebe Effiong, Mr John Tsoho also asked the police to publish an apology in two national newspapers to his client. Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, accused the police of invading Unity Fountain in Abuja on August 8, 2017 to attack him and his group with teargas canister and wild police dogs. This was during the ‘Resume or Resign’ protest he led with other activists against prolonged absence of President Muhammadu Buhari from…

Tuesday, 23 October 2018 04:12

Ogun gets new Chief Judge

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State on Monday swore in Mrs Mosunmola Dipeolu as the new Chief Judge of the state. The swearing was held during the state Executive Council meeting at the Governor’s Office in Oke- Mosan, Abeokuta, the state capital. Mr Amosun, charged Dipeolu to discharge her duties without fear or favour adding that the position demand lots of responsibilities. “This swearing in comes with a lot of huge responsibilities and more is demanded of you knowing the status of the state in Nigeria,’’ he said. He also urged her not to be unmindful of God’s grace in…

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