NEWS, POLITICS
New Year Message: NBA President Condemns Plateau and Tudun Biri Killings; Urges Tinubu on Security and Economy Reforms
January 4, 2024
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Maikyau, vehemently condemns recent bandit attacks in Plateau State, claiming nearly 200 lives, and the military drone strike in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, which resulted in...
IGP’s Historic Initiative: Transforming Police Pension for a Secure Future
January 4, 2024
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has launched an unprecedented initiative aimed at overhauling the pension system for retired police personnel, marking a significant shift in ensuring a dignified post-service life for officers. “In an era-defining...
Former Governor Akeredolu’s death not painful, Senator Jimoh says, check his reasons
December 30, 2023
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, on Friday, conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu during a visit to Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the late governor’s wife, at...
Plateau Killings: Northern Senators Forum pledges prosecution of perpetrators
December 29, 2023
The Senate has pledged to interface with the Federal Government towards ensuring that perpetrators of attacks and killings in Plateau state are arrested and brought to face justice. This was made known by leader of...
Gov Douye Diri signs N489.4bn 2024 Appropriation bill
December 29, 2023
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has signed the state’s 2024 appropriation bill of N489,443,632,374 into law. This figure represents an increase of N8.450 billion from the earlier N480,993,632,369 the governor presented to the House...
PDP and APC Unveil Timetable for National and State Assembly Bye-Elections
December 26, 2023
Following Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC February 3, 2024 date for the conduct of by-elections, the People’s Democratic Party , PDP and All Progressives Congress, APC have released timetables for bye elections. The APC released...
Obi,Atiku Encourages Nigerians to Discover Hope Amidst Challenges
December 26, 2023
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s candidate in the 2023 elections, shared a poignant message urging Nigerians not to lose hope despite the prevailing difficulties in the country. In a message on X, Obi emphasised the significance of...
Senate’s Stamp: 11 Supreme Court Judges Confirmed
December 22, 2023
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of 11 Supreme Court justices appointed by President Bola Tinubu to fill the vacancies at the apex court. The committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters confirmed the report...
Port Harcourt Refinery Resumes Operations
December 21, 2023
The Port Harcourt Refinery has recommenced operations. The refinery has a capacity of 210,000 barrels per day. The federal government had promised that operations at the refinery would commence in December 2023. In August 2023,...
Tinubu slashes transport fare by 50 percent
December 20, 2023
On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu approved a 50% reduction in interstate transport fares for Nigerians traveling during the yuletide season from December 21, 2023, to January 4, 2024. The President also approved free rides for...
