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Finally, N’Assembly Approves INEC’s N242bn Election Budget
The Senate and the House of Representatives yesterday passed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) budget for the conduct of 2019 general elections, approving N242 .245billion for the polls.
Both chambers approved the…
Jonathan’s cousin opens defence on alleged $40m fraud, alleges victimisation
Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s cousin, Robert Azibaola, yesterday opened his defence on the suit brought against him over alleged $40 million fraud. Aziboala is facing trial alongside his company, One Plus Holding Limited, for…
”We will make Nigeria live-able again for all our youths” President Buhari
President Buhari has said that the sheer desperation that makes Nigerian youths dare both the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea, all in the bid to take up menial jobs in Europe, is hurting the pride of the country and that his…
Senate Summons IG over Melaye’s Alleged Death Threat
The Senate yesterday directed the Inspector General of Police (IG), Ibrahim Idris, to appear before its Committee on Police Affairs over alleged threat to the life of Senator Dino Melaye. The Senate Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan, is to…
UK envoy: Enforcing executive order on travel ban ‘very important’ in anti-graft war
Paul Arkwright, UK high commissioner to Nigeria, says the implementation of the executive order six is very important in the federal government’s fight against corruption. On July 5, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the executive order…
FG must urgently begin negotiation with Boko Haram for release of other captive women – Reps
The House of Representatives has called on the executive to as a matter of urgency, commence further negotiation for the safe release of the women who are still being held captive by Boko Haram terrorists. The lawmakers made the call on…
2019 election: Senate approves N53bn for security [Breakdown]
The Senate on Tuesday approved the security budget of N53.2 billion for the 2019 general elections. The approval of the budget followed a presentation of the report of the National Assembly Joint Committee on Appropriation at plenary.…
President Buhari calls and speaks to father of aide worker, Hauwa Liman executed by Boko Haram
President Buhari today had a telephone conversation with Mohammed Liman, father of Hauwa Liman who was killed by Boko Haram terrorists. According to a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, …
‘As I write, there are strange movements around my residence’ – Governor Fayose…
The outgoing Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has Tweeted that armed men of the EFCC may have invaded his Abuja residence despite his plan to corporate and his earlier plan to surrender himself for questioning at their office today.…
Saraki Named DG, Atiku’s Presidential Campaign
Senate President Bukola Saraki has been named the director-general of campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. The appointment, which had been subject of media speculation for days,…