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Deregistration: INEC Colluding With Politicians to Undermine Courts ―ADC
THE African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of colluding with some politicians to undermine judicial processes through the deregistration of political parties. The party also criticized Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, spokesperson of the Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF), over his recent remarks suggesting that the North will continue to lead Nigeria, […]
Reps Urge Fashola To Fix Collapsing Federal Roads In South-East, South-South
THE House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of major federal roads in the Southern part of Nigeria and has called on the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, to urgently intervene. The motion, which was adopted without debate, was moved by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, Deputy Minority Leader Toby Okechukwu, […]
Akwa Ibom Assembly Passes ₦142.7 Billion Supplementary Budget Into Law
THE Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has passed a ₦142.72 billion supplementary budget into law to augment the state’s original 2021 budget. The newly approved budget comprises ₦39.30 billion in recurrent expenditure and ₦103.42 billion for capital projects. The passage followed the presentation of the report by the House Committee on Appropriations and Finance, […]
Nigerian Banks Earn ₦75.5 Billion In Account Maintenance Fees Hn H1 2021
COMMERCIAL banks in Nigeria collectively earned ₦75.5 billion from account maintenance charges in the first half of 2021 (H1’21), representing a 43% increase compared to ₦52.94 billion recorded during the same period in 2020. This rise in account maintenance fees coincided with a significant growth in electronic banking (e-banking) revenue, which rose by 51% to […]
Over 8,000 Boko Haram Terrorists Have Surrendered, Says Army GOC
THE Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Abdulwahab Eyitayo, has announced that over 8,000 Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to Nigerian troops. The development, he said, follows intensified military operations in Sambisa Forest and other known hideouts of the insurgents. Brig. Gen. Eyitayo, who also serves as Commander, […]
Northwest Nigeria’s Human Development Indices Comparable To Afghanistan —el-Rufai
GOVERNOR Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has raised serious concerns about the state of human development in the Northwest geopolitical zone, saying the region’s indicators are closer to those of Afghanistan. Speaking at a Human Capital Development (HCD) Communication Strategy meeting in Abuja, the governor said the Northwest is grappling with extreme poverty, widespread insecurity, […]
Buhari Seeks Amendment To Petroleum Industry Act For Broader Inclusion
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to amend the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, which was passed by the National Assembly just over two months ago. The request was conveyed through a letter dated September 16, 2021, and read during Tuesday’s plenary session by Senate President Ahmad Lawan. In the letter, President Buhari raised […]