Reps Extends Submission Deadline for Memoranda on State Creation
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended) has announced the extension of the deadline for submission of memoranda on the creation of additional states and local governments in Nigeria. According to a circular signed by the Deputy Speaker and Chairman […]
NDLEA Arrests Drug Suspect After 17years of Hiding
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a 59-year-old drug baron, Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff. Jeff who arrested in his hideout in Ojo area of Lagos, has been on the agency’s wanted list for 17 years, after he shipped illicit drugs worth billions of naira across the world. Chairman of the […]
Breaking: Meranda Resigns as Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly
By Chinedu Echianu Reports just coming in says Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The resignation took place at a special plenary on Monday afternoon, where She read out her resignation letter saying: “this is a notice of resignation as Speaker of the Lagos State House of […]
Ramadan: Governor Ododo Calls For Patience, Sacrifice and Compassion
By Chinedu Echianu As the Muslim ummah in Nigeria embark on this year’s Ramadan fast, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on Muslims to imbibe the virtues of patience, sacrifices and compassion towards the less privileged. In his message to the people of the state signed by Ismaila Isah, his Special Adviser […]
Babangida Must Take Responsibility for His Actions While in Office – Nwambu
By Chinedu Echianu Reactions have continued to trail the public presentation of Former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida’s Autobiography titled; “A Journey in Service,”, even as a civil society organization is insisting that he (Babangida) must face the consequences of his actions while in office. Director General, Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness, […]
Don’t Underestimate The Power of Prayer, NCPC Boss Tells Christian Pilgrims
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has emphasized the importance of prayer for Nigeria’s well-being, describing it as the sustaining grace that keeps the nation intact. A statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission […]
House Advocates Special Fund For Persons With Disabilities In Nigeria
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Tuesday advocated for the Disability Trust Funds to cater for the plights of over 35 million people with disabilities in Nigeria. The House Committee on Disability Matters made the call at the Official Signing of Memorandum of Understanding for PWDs Potential Unhinged Project. Chairman of the Committee, Bashiru […]
NCPC Boss Expresses Readiness To Change the Face of Christian Pilgrimage
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite has vowed to change the face of Christian Pilgrimage in Nigeria, adding that it is his cherished mandate. He disclosed this while playing host to officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offenses Commission, (ICPC) in […]
South-East Lawmakers Call For Reopening of Onitsha Medicine Market
Oluwakemi Kindness The South-East Caucus of the 10th House of Representatives on Tuesday unequivocally condemn the nefarious activities of traders involved in the production and distribution of fake, adulterated and unwholesome medications across the country. This is as the Caucus urged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to consider reopening […]
FCCPC Summons MultiChoice Over Proposed Price Hike
Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to explain its proposed subscription price increase, set to take effect on March 1, 2025. The summon is in exercise of its mandate under Sections 32 and 33 of the FCCPA. The FCCPC directed the Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria […]