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Minister of State for Defence Calls for Dialogue Over Planned Protest
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has called on the organisers of the planned national protest to come out of their closets and dialogue with the government.
The Minister in a statement by the Director Information…
PDP Governors Meeting Ends with Far Reaching Resolutions
By Chukwumerije Aja, Enugu
The meeting of the governors elected under the platform of the Peoples' Democratic Party, PDP, has come to an end in Enugu with far-reaching resolutions.
Addressing newsmen at the end of…
Labour Party Reps Mourn Late Member
By Tochukwu Ifejika, Awka
The Labour Party Caucus of the House of Representatives has expressed sorrow over the recent death of one of its members, Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, describing it as painful, devastating, and a huge…
House Moves to Amend 2024 Budget by N6.2trn
By Gloria Essien, Abuja
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a Bill seeking to amend the 2024 Appropriation Act to approve the issuance of N6.2 trillion naira for capital and recurrent expenditure.
The…
Kukah Center Calls For Strengthening Of Political Parties In Nigeria
By Tanimu Hassan, Abuja
The Kukah Center in collaboration with the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) has held a high-level meeting with the executives of political parties and other…
Senate Removes Ndume As Chief Whip
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has sacked Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC - Borno South) as the Chief Whip of the Senate.
The APC appointed Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno (APC Borno North) as the new Chief Whip of the Senate.
The…
Edo, Ondo Polls: Electoral Training Institute Holds Certified Trainers Course
The Electoral Training Institute, (TEI), the training arm of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), in collaboration with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, (IFES), has organized a Certified Trainers…
Kaduna fixes date for LG elections
The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KAD-SIECOM) has scheduled the Local Government elections in the state for 19th of October.
The Chairperson of the Commission, Hajara Mohammed announced the date at a meeting with…
House Sets To Grill FCT Council Chairmen on Expenditure
The House of Representatives Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters is set to grill the six Area Council Chairmen of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on their expenditure.
They are to face the House Committee after…
Reps Announce Death Of LP Lawmaker Ekene Adams
The House of Representatives has announced the passing of one of its members of the 10th Assembly, Ekene Adams, (LP Kaduna) who died early Tuesday, at the age of 39.
Adams was a dedicated public servant, passionate sports administrator…