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PDP constitutes fact-finding committee on Nass leadership election
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set up a fact-finding committee on the role played by some of its members at the election of the presiding officers of the National Assembly.
VP Osinbajo tasks forum on expansion of pharmaceutical sector
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has challenged stakeholders in the pharmaceutical sector on the need to expand local content in the sector.
PDP: General Buratai’s comments on security reflects President Buhari’s failure
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as defeatist comments by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai, to the effect that troops’ non-commitment to the counterinsurgency operations had been responsible for the inability of the military to defeat the Boko Haram insurgents.
Speaker Gbajabiamila: We will perform better than eighth House
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Sunday, said Nigerians should expect better service delivery from the ninth National Assembly.
Nass: Why Senate majority leader, others are yet to be named
The need for wide consultation and agreement among party members is ongoing to select the principal officers of the National Assembly, it was learnt yesterday.
Nass officers: APC Senators, Reps await final zoning formula
As the horse-trading for principal officers of the National Assembly intensifies, All Progressives Congress (c) Senators and members of the House of Representatives are awaiting the final zoning formula from the ruling party.
Presidency: President Buhari to consult Senate President Lawan, Speaker Gbajabiamila about 2019 budget
The 2018 budget has lapsed, putting pressure on the Federal Government to begin the implementation of the 2019 budget, according to a report.
PDP, CUPP fault President Buhari, Senate President Lawan, Speaker Gbajabiamila’s combination
The Peoples Democratic Party and the Coalition of United Political Parties on Sunday said Nigerians would not enjoy dividends of democracy with President Muhammadu Buhari as head of the executive arm of government; Ahmed Lawan as the President of the Senate; and Femi Gbajamiabila as the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Plateau honours 188 people killed by suspected herdsmen
Communities in Plateau North Senatorial District on Sunday honoured 188 of their kinsmen who were killed during an attack in Gashish District of the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen last year
Senator Saraki’s former aide rejects Lawan’s appointment
Olu Onemola, who was appointed Special Assistant on New Media by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has rejected the appointment.
Tribunal: Witness presents document confirming Senator Akpabio won with wide margin
There was a mild drama at the National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal in Akwa Ibom State when a witness, Mr. Godwin Afangideh, presented a document confirming that Senator Godswill Akpabio won the Akwa Ibom Northwest senatorial election.
APC faults Edo government on Assembly inauguration
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to a statement by Edo State Government over the inauguration of the state’s House of Assembly.
Govt remains biggest spender in Nigerian economy – expert
An expert, former President, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Mr Samuel Nzekwe, has said the private sector in Nigeria was yet to take its rightful place in the economy because, according to him, government still remained the biggest spender in the economy.
Nass election: Senator Wabara to head PDP’s probe of members
Former Senate President, Dr Adolphus Wabara, is to head the panel set up by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to probe the roles played by its lawmakers in the June 11 National Assembly poll.
Senator Adeyeye: How executive, legislature can avert budget delay
The senator representing Ekiti South senatorial district, Senator Dayo Adeyeye, has stressed the urgent need for the federal executive and legislative arms to avert late passage, signing and implementation of the federal budget.
Appeal Court judgement: CNPP urges Speaker Gbajabiamila to stop salary of Ekiti PDP lawmaker
Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), Ekiti chapter, has appealed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, to order the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) to withhold payment of salaries and allowances to lawmaker representing Ekiti North federal constituency I, Hon. Kehinde Agboola.
APC NYL: We’re concerned about crisis in Ondo, Imo, Ogun, others
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth League (NYL) at the weekend lamented over lingering disputes in some state chapters of the party.
Arewa CF condemns alleged N19.8 billion National Assembly welcome package
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has condemned any attempt to pay the legislators of the 9th National Assembly a whopping sum of 19.8 billion naira as welcome package.
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NIPOST to be unbundled to six new firms – ex-minister
Nigeria is planning to restructure and commercialise the operations of its postal service, NIPOST, an ex-minister has said.
Shots fired at mosque in Spain’s Ceuta
Two masked gunmen on a motorbike fired shots on Monday at a mosque in the Spanish territory of Ceuta on the northern coast of Africa, local officials said.
Gombe governor appoints new accountant general
Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has approved the appointment of Umar Babagoro Bello as the new Accountant-General of the state with immediate effect.
Afcon: Our match against Nigeria is in our hands – Guinea coach
Guinea coach Paul Put has said they must avoid losing to Nigeria in Wednesday’s second match of group B at the Africa Cup of Nations if they must reach the round of 16.
France’s Emmanuel Macron to discuss Iran with Donald Trump at G20 Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that he would discuss Iran with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, at the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan.
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How Osun speaker was duped of N38 million by fraudsters – witness
A witness yesterday gave an account of how Osun State House of Assembly Speaker Timothy Owoeye was duped of N38 million by fraudsters.
Taraba government reduces curfew hours
After reviewing the security situation in Kona communities attacked recently by the Fulani militia, the Taraba State government has decided to review the curfew imposed on Jalingo, the state capital and the affected communities with immediate effect.
Federal government notifies customs, central bank, others of ban on cabotage importation
The Federal Government has notified its agencies including the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) amongst others of its planned total ban on the importation of some categories of vessels for cabotage trade from December 2020.
Lionel Scaloni: Argentina’s Copa America campaign hasn’t started yet
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni insists the Copa America will only truly begin for the nation against Paraguay on Wednesday.
Cleaners find abandoned foetus blocking plane’s toilet
Cleaners found an abandoned foetus blocking the toilet of an plane in South Africa on Friday, the domestic FlySafair airline said, prompting the offloading of passengers and a police investigation.