The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed the re-election of Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) as Adamawa State Governor in the 2023 Governorship election. This followed an appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Sen. Aisha Binani, challenging the judgment of the Adamawa State governorship election petition […]
Senators donate N109m to Kaduna Military drone mishap victims
The 109 senators of the 10th National Assembly have forefieted N1million each from their salaries, amounting to N109 million to victims of military drone mishap in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Mr Ismail Mudashir, Spokesperson to the Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, who made the announcement in Abuja, said the deputy […]
Full text of 2024 Budget Proposal
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, presented the 2024 budget proposal of N27.5 trillion to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly. Read full text below: 1. In furtherance of my sacred duties and obligations as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is my honour to be here today to present my administration’s […]
Senate passes N2.17trn Supplementary Appropriation Bill
The Senate has passed the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N2.17trillion. This followed the adoption of the report of Senate Committee on Appropriation at plenary Presenting the report, Chairman of the Committee, Sen.Solomon Adeola (APC-Ogun), said N18billion is for statutory transfers, N1.33trilion for recurrent non -debt expenditure and N1.125trillion for contribution to development fund for […]
Sen. Ubah of YPP defects to APC
Senator representing Anambra South, Ifeanyi Ubah has defected from the Young Progressives Party (YPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The President of the Senate Godswil Akpabio, who made this known at Thursday’s plenary, said the lawmakers cited irreconcilable differences as reason for defecting. Meanwhile, Ubah, while addressing newsmen shortly after plenary said he took […]
Ministerial nominee slumps during Senate screening
The Kaduna State ministerial nominee, Abbas Balarabe, on Wednesday slumped while being screened by the Senate. The incident happened shortly after the nominee read a brief background about himself. While he was being attended to, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio was heard saying “give him water, give him sugar.” The Senate subsequently went […]
Tinubu announces N25,000 monthly increment for workers
President Bola Tinubu has announced the introduction of a provisional wage increment of N25,000 per month for federal low-grade workers. The president made this known in a speech to mark Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. He said the decision was part of plans to ameliorate the sufferings of Nigerians. “Based on our talks with labour, business […]
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA ON SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA ON SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023 It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear […]
NASS resumes from annual vacation, to screen CBN Governor, 4 others
NASS resumes from annual vacation, to screen CBN Governor, 4 others The National Assembly on Tuesday resumed Sept. 26, resumed from its annual vacation. Top on its agenda as it resumes plenary is the screening nominee for the position of Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Olayemi Cardoso by the Senate. The […]
INEC to conduct mock accreditation ahead Nov. guber elections
INEC to conduct mock accreditation ahead Nov. guber elections The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) will hold a mock accreditation of voters for the November 11 Governorship Election in Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa states. The INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun made this known in a statement in […]