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Worsening Economic Fortunes: Again, Obi Calls for Cut in Cost of Governance
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) and former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi has again called on the federal government to cut cost of governance as part of sustainable way to improve service delivery to Nigerians.…
FG Finally Inaugurates Committee to Formulate New Minimum Wage for Nigerian Workers
The federal government has finally inaugurated a 37-man charged with formulating a workable National Minimum Wage for Nigerian workers.
Vice President, Kashim Shettima inaugurated the committee on Tuesday in Abuja on behalf of the…
FULL TEXT of the Speech of the Speaker of the House of Representatives as the House Resumes Plenary
REMARKS BY THE RT. HON. ABBAS TAJUDEEN, PhD, SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AT THE RESUMPTION OF PLENARY AFTER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS ON TUESDAY, 30TH JANUARY 2024.
Honourable Colleagues, Happy New Year, and welcome…
Shoddy Construction Jobs: Umahi Orders RCC Back to Site on East-West Road
The Minister of Works, Chief David Umahi has ordered the contractor handling the 15-kilometre Eleme –Onne junction section of the East West Road in Rivers State to immediately return to site as part of the government's move to complete the…
Gov Makinde, Atiku Trade Words Over Ibadan Explosion
Former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has put a lie to the accusation of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State that (Atiku) has not commiserated with the people of Oyo State over…
Im Not Apologetic Empowering My People – Senator Adeola
The lawmaker representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Sen. Olamilekan Adeola has disclosed that he is not apologetic in empowering his constituents.
He spoke at his mega Empowerment programme in Ilaro, Yewa South local…
Atiku Calls for Caution Over Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger from ECOWAS
As the Federal Government of Nigeria keeps mute over the announced exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger republics from the Economic Committee of West African States (ECOWAS), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned over what he…
Gov Fubara Confronts Wike’s Men in Rivers Assembly, Makes New Appointments for LGA…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has appointed additional three key staff to manage critical sectors of the government structure in the oil-rich Niger Delta State.
The appointments came to be despite the seeming stand-off…
BudgIT Urges EFCC, ICPC to Investigate Minister of Works, David Umahi for Violating Procurement Act
Budget tracking and public accountability organisation, BudgIT has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to immediately commence…
Ogun Lawmaker, Adeola Yayi Doles Out N200million Scholarships to 1600 Students
The Chairman, Senate Appropriation Committee and Senator representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, on Saturday, began his scholarship and bursary scheme by empowering 1,600 students across the five local…