SENATE President of the Ahmad Lawan has said the N900 billion approved for the fight against insecurity in the country is not enough. Lawan, while addressing lawmakers shortly before the upper chamber…
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Amidst Naira Devaluation, Nigerian Senate Move To Invite Emefiele
THE Senate, on Wednesday, said it would summon the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over inflation and naira devaluation which had led Nigerians to more hardship. The senators…
BREAKING: Senators Give President Buhari Ultimatum To Tackle Insecurity
Senators from opposition parties have issued a six-week ultimatum to President Muhammadu Buhari to tackle the security challenges bedevilling the country. They also threatened to commence the impeachment proceedings against the President…
Court Jailed Popular Nigerian Human Rights Lawyer
Ekaette Obot, chief judge of Akwa Ibom, has sent Inibehe Effiong, human rights lawyer, to prison reportedly over a plea for safety during court proceedings. Effiong alleged in a Twitter thread on…
Across Nigeria, Gridlock As NLC Protesters Take Over Fed Sec Roads
THE Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), yesterday, led a nationwide protest against the continued closure of public institutions in the nation, following strike action by the Association of Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)….
Just In: Senate confirms Mohammed Bello as RMAFC Chairman
The Senate, on Tuesday, confirmed Mohammed Bello as Chairman, Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission. Bello’s confirmation was sequel to the consideration of a report by the Committee on National Planning…
Falana points Buhari’s weaknesses, urges Sai-Baba return to Daura
Human Rights Activist, Barrister Femi Falana said President Muhammadu Buhari is tired of governance and needs to return to his hometown before everything falls apart. Falana stated this while speaking at…
NLC Issues FG Fresh Ultimatum Over ASUU Strike
THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Lagos State chapter has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve the ongoing strike embarked by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking…
ASUU Strike: Total Shutdown As NLC Begins Protest
THE Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has finally embarked on a two-day protest it promised, to register its displeasure over the lingering ASUU strike and other issues affecting the country. The Congress has…
Why President Buhari’s visit to Liberia is significant— Presidency
The Nigerian Presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s trip to Liberia on Tuesday signifies the importance attached to the security and wellbeing of that country and the rest of West Africa. …