The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed through the first reading a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for a single term of six years for the …
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Shaibu weeps as court voids impeachment
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, voided the impeachment of Phillip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. Shaibu, who was present in court, became emotional and …
Read More »Kenyan police ban protests in Nairobi after deadly anti-govt rallies
Kenyan police said late Wednesday “no demonstrations would be permitted” in the centre of the capital Nairobi, following deadly anti-government protests. The country has been roiled by initially peaceful rallies …
Read More »Pate reaffirms govt commitment to transform health sector
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming the country’s health sector, which is aimed at improving healthcare delivery …
Read More »Shun protest, govt is aware of hardships – Zulum
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Wednesday urged citizens to desist from protesting over hardships faced in the country. The governor said that the hike in the prices of food …
Read More »Dangote commends NUPRC interventions for crude supply
Dangote Industries Ltd. has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission for its various interventions in the oil company’s crude supply requests from International Oil Companies. The Vice President of …
Read More »Defend Africa from illegal exploiters, Tinubu tasks solid minerals ministers
President Bola Tinubu has asked solid minerals ministers across African countries to be patriotic and proactive in managing the continent’s natural wealth and combatting illegal exploitation. Tinubu said this on …
Read More »NIMASA probe: Reps summon DG after hearing snub
The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Character has summoned the Director General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dayo Mobereola, following his failure to appear before it …
Read More »UPDATED: Biden tests positive for COVID-19 – White House
United States President Joe Biden tested positive for Coronavirus during a campaign trip to Las Vegas on Wednesday and is suffering from mild symptoms, the White House said. “I feel …
Read More »MTN Nigeria projects 40m MoMo wallets in 2025
MTN Nigeria has set a target to build the largest fintech platform in the country, aiming to reach 30 to 40 million active MTN MoMo wallets by 2025. This was …
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