Fuel subsidy benefitting the rich, killing Nigeria’s economy – Adesina
Folasade OgunrindeMay 27, 2023
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina has decried the fuel subsidy regime by the Federal Government, saying it only benefits the rich. Speaking...
Inauguration: Police beef up security in Rivers, announce traffic diversion
Folasade OgunrindeMay 27, 2023
Rivers Commissioner of Police Command has ordered the maximum deployment of the personnel, intelligence, and operational resources of the command for the effective...
Lagos declares work-free day for Sanwo-Olu’s second term inauguration
Folasade OgunrindeMay 27, 2023
The Lagos State Government has declared Monday, May 29th as a work-free day for public servants in the state to enable them to participate in Governor Babajide...
Diezani sues EFCC, AGF, demands N100bn in damages for alleged libel
Folasade OgunrindeMay 27, 2023
In a new twist, former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Allison-Madueke, has sued the Attorney General of the Federation and the Economic and Financial Crimes...
Senate amends ‘2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act’
Folasade OgunrindeMay 27, 2023
The senate has extended the implementation period of the 2022 supplementary Appropriation Act from June 30, to December 31, 2023. The extension was done at an emergency...
Akwa Ibom Election Petition Tribunal begins pre-hearing
Folasade OgunrindeMay 27, 2023
The Akwa Ibom State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Uyo has commenced the pre-hearing of petitions challenging the declaration of the Peoples...
Fleeing terrorists attack Birnin-Gwari, abduct residents
Folasade OgunrindeMay 27, 2023
Locals in Birnin-Gwari town in Kaduna State have reported that terrorists fleeing from neighbouring Zamfara State surrounded the town and abducted several residents. The...
Senate in emergency plenary over CBN Act amendment, others
Folasade OgunrindeMay 27, 2023
In order to amend to amend section 38 of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act (CBN) Act 2004, the Senate is currently in emergency plenary, deliberating on how to increase...
NDDC lauds Reps for passing N876bn budget
Folasade OgunrindeMay 26, 2023
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commended members of the House of Representatives for concurring with the Senate to pass the N876 billion budget of the...