Senate summons CBN Gov on state of economy, Summons Security chiefs, for Stop to Kidnappings, Banditry
The Senate, through its committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions has summoned the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso to appear before it. Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Adetokunbo Abiru made this known while speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, after a closed-door session, said the CBN Governor is […]
FG appeals to construction workers to shelve plans of embarking on strike, calls for dialogue
The Federal Government has appealed to construction workers in the country to shelve their plan to embark on a nationwide warning strike and allow the resolution of the dispute through dialogue. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, made the appeal yesterday during a meeting called to resolve the dispute between the workers […]
Kidnappers of Five Pupils from a mission school in Ekiti demands for N100m ransom
Kidnappers of FIVE PUPILS of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, and four staff members have demanded N100m ransom for the release of the nine victims who were taken away on Monday. The principal of the secondary section of the school, Boje Olanireti, confirmed the ransom demand. The abduction occurred when the school bus […]
Federal High Court Abuja orders for the arrest of CoS to the Governor of River State
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, issued a warrant for the arrest of Mr Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers over the alleged involvement in the burning of the state’s House of Assembly. Justice Emeka Nwite, who gave the order while delivering a ruling in an ex-parte […]
Super Eagles to play World Champions Argentina in March friendly
The Argentine Football Federation has announced that Nigeria and Argentina will clash in a senior international friendly match in the city of Hangzhou, China, on a yet-to-be-announced date in March. The game is scheduled to take place at the Olympics Sports Centre stadium, which hosted a couple of football games during the 2008 Summer Olympics […]
Nigeria moves 5 Places in Global Corruption Perception Index
Nigeria on Tuesday recorded an “improved ranking” in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), moving five places up to rank 145 out of 180 countries assessed. The country’s score also saw a marginal increase, reaching 25 out of a possible 100 points, compared to its previous score of 24 in last year’s CPI results. Presenting the […]
US President Joe Biden says decision made in response to Jordan attack
President Joe Biden says he has decided how the US will respond to a drone strike that killed three American troops in Jordan at the weekend. Speaking as he left the White House for fundraisers in Florida, Mr Biden said he does not think a wider war in the Middle East is needed. An Iran-backed […]
Federal Government inaugurates tripartite committee on New National Minimum wage
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 37-member tripartite Committee to recommend a “new national minimum wage” for Nigerian workers. Vice President Kashim Shettima who represented President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration ceremony held yesterday at the Presidential Villa, urged the committee to surpass the basic social protection plan for workers – as the current national […]
The Nigerian Senate President implored Legislators to work together and set aside differences
The Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has implored Legislators to “set aside their differences and work together” to achieve good governance in the interest of the country. Akpabio, while welcoming back lawmakers from the Christmas and New Year recess, said strategic collaboration between the Federal Executive Council and the National Assembly would help address the […]
The African Union feels “deep regret” over the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS
Its President, Moussa Faki Mahamat, “calls on regional leaders to intensify the dialogue between the ECOWAS leadership and the three aforementioned countries”, which last Sunday accused the West African bloc of posing a threat to their sovereignty. It also indicated that the African Union Commission was willing “to provide all the assistance in its power […]
