NDLEA arrests 1,016 drugs suspects in Kano State, seizes 9 tons of illicit drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 1,016 suspects and seized nine tons of illicit drugs in Kano State in 2023. Commandant […]
Month: December 2023
SDP wants true independence for INEC
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Malam Shehu Gabam has advocated for true independence for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]
Senate approves Tinubu’s request to borrow $7.4b, €100m
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request on the 2022-2024 external borrowing rolling plan of 7.4 billion dollars and 100 million euros. This […]
Plateau killings beyond herder-farmer clashes, murderers want to take over Nigeria — Bishop Kukah
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan-Kukah, says the repeated and unending killings on the Plateau is beyond herder-farmer clashes, […]
Tinubu, Shetima’s wife visit Akeredolu’s family, say his death great loss to Nigeria
Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen.Oluremi Tinubu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Ibadan. Mrs […]
Senate passes N28.7trn 2024 Appropriation Bill
The Senate has passed the N28.7trillion 2024 Appropriation Bill, increasing the budget from the N27.5trillion presented by President Bola Tinubu with about N1.2 trillion. […]
Senate mourns ex-speaker, House of Reps, Na’Abba
The Senate on Saturday mourned the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Ghali Umar Na’Abba. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Hit-and-run driver crushes pedestrian in Lagos
Barely two days to the new year, a hit-and-run driver ended the life of a pedestrian on Saturday, just after the Mobil filling station […]
Obi mourns Na’Abba, says he cares about Nigeria’s unity, progress
Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi has described late Ghali Na’Abba as a man, who cared […]
Tinubu seeks approval for securitisation of N7.3trn Ways and Means revenue
President Bola Tinubu has sought for the Senate approval for securitisation of the balance of ways and Means revenue in the Consolidated Revenue Fund […]
Hisbah wages war against street begging, immorality in Katsina
Katsina State Hisbah Board, has reiterated its commitment towards stopping street begging across the 34 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Dr […]
Liverpool’s Salah leads Egypt’s squad for 2023 AFCON
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is the leading name in Egypt’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations released by the record seven-time titleholder’s […]
Reps consider 962 bills, 500 motions, 153 petitions in 6 months
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, says the 10th House of Representatives considered 962 bills, 500 motions, and 153 […]
Peter Obi visits Plateau, pledges financial support for attack victims
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, on Saturday visited internally displaced persons in Bokkos and Barkin-ladi Local Government Areas […]
Senate summons security chiefs, NSA over Plateau killings
The Senate has summoned has summoned security chiefs and others over Christmas Eve killings in Plateau State. Those summoned include the Chief of […]
Reps pass N28.7trn 2024 appropriation bill as judiciary gets highest statutory transfer
The House of Representatives on Saturday passed the sum of N28.777 trillion in expenditure for the 2024 fiscal year, following a report by Rep. […]
2 die as fuel tanker explodes along Abakaliki–Afikpo highway
Two persons have lost their lives in a fuel-laden tanker explosion on Abakaliki–Onueke-Afikpo Expressway in Ebonyi. Mr Igwe Nnabuife, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety […]
Liberian electoral umpire honours INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – On Friday, December 29, 2023, The Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC) extended an honorary tribute to Chairman Professor Mahmood […]
Why Governor Mutfwang visited President Tinubu – Media aide
Mr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA) to Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, has clarified the reason for the visit […]
DHQ debunks report of soldiers maltreating women in Plateau
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as “misleading” a video footage being circulated on social media depicting soldiers allegedly […]