House of Reps Move to scrap Presidential System, Propose Parliamentary Government
The Nigerian House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards transitioning from the current presidential system of government to a parliamentary model. This move comes as the House introduced three bills aimed at amending the 1999 Constitution to implement the change at all levels of government – federal, state, and local. Sponsored by the […]
FG launches Electronic Verification Management System for military retirees
The Federal Government has launched an Electronic Verification Management System for military retirees. The system will replace the Military Pensions Board’s traditional physical verification process for veterans to access their pensions, gratuities, and other benefits. The introduction of the electronic system is a response to retirees’ complaints about the cumbersome physical verification process, particularly challenging […]
FG discontinues the trial of Omoyele Sowore, and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare
The Federal Government has discontinued the trial of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare, (also known as Mandate). The decision to discontinue the trial was communicated to the Federal High Court in Abuja via a notice of discontinuance, dated February 14 but filed the next […]
President Bola Tinubu arrives Addis Ababa
President Bola Tinubu has arrived Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 37th ordinary session of the assembly of the African Union (AU) heads of state and government. The Presidency had earlier said Tinubu will join other African leaders in high-level meetings on institutional reforms of the African Union; peace and security; specific thematic issues […]
The 2024 Actors Guild of Nigeria International Festival will be held in Los Angeles, California
This year’s edition will be held between August 8-10, 2024, with the theme “The Actors Marketplace (TAMP).” Now in its second year, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) confirmed the news in a new report which cited its president, Emeka Rollas Ejezie saying this year’s edition of the festival will run in association and close […]
The Federal Government seeks to raise ₦2.5 trillion in its second FGN bonds auction of the year
Debt Management Office in a circular issued on Wednesday, stated that the offerings consisted of ₦1.25 trillion with a maturity date of February 2031 and ₦1.25 trillion with a 10-year tenor. FGN savings bonds are part of the domestic borrowing plan of the Federal Government. Last year, the Federal Government raised about ₦7.06 trillion from […]
Israel launches ‘extensive’ strikes on Lebanon, as Netanyahu vows to press ahead with Rafah offensive
At least seven civilians have been killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, security sources say, after Hezbollah rocket fire killed a soldier in Israel. A woman and two children were killed in Souaneh, and at least four members of a family were later killed in Nabatieh. Israel’s military said it hit Hezbollah infrastructure in response […]
Labour Party suspends National Treasurer
The Labour Party (LP) has suspended its National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara, for six months. The party’s spokesman, Obiora Ifoh, who announced this at a conference at the LP national headquarters in Abuja yesterday, alleged that Opara was being sponsored by the same people who used Lamidi Apapa, Anslem Eragbe, and Yomi Arabambi to derail the […]
FCT Minister threatens to blacklist Setraco Limited
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has threatened to blacklist Setraco Nigeria Limited if it failed to deliver the Southern Parkway Road project before May 29. Wike gave the warning in Abuja on Wednesday, after inspecting some road projects in the territory, and when he queried the contractor on the installation of streetlights, the Managing Director, […]
Senate Sets Up Constitution Review Committee
The Nigerian Senate has announced members of the constitution amendment committee to be chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Jibril Barau, with the Senate leader, Bamidele Opeyemi as the Vice Chairman. Announcing the committee at plenary, the Senate President noted that the 1999 constitution needs a major review, while he asked his deputy to invite […]
