2020 budget: Speaker defends closed-door budget defence
House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has defended some committees for holding budget defence sessions behind closed doors. Some critics have said closed-door sessions are […]
Day: October 24, 2019
Attorney-General seeks 2.5% commission on recovered loot
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Wednesday urged the Senate panel to approve 2.5 per cent as commission for those involved in […]
Jega to INEC, ‘protect your autonomy before 2023 polls’
Prof Attahiru Jega, former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, has advised the commission to protect its independence ahead of the 2023 elections. He said […]
Buhari, Putin agree to strengthen ties between countries
President Muhammadu Buhari and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday in Sochi, Russia, agreed to put Nigeria-Russia relations on a fast track, and pursue the […]
Turkey Syria offensive: Trump lifts Turkey sanctions after deal
The US is lifting sanctions imposed on Turkey nine days ago over its offensive against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria, President Donald Trump says. His […]
Brexit: No 10 denies government is split over pre-Christmas election
Downing Street has dismissed reports of disagreements within Boris Johnson’s government over how to move forward with the Brexit process. No 10 has indicated the […]
Obiano’s successor tears Anambra stakeholders apart
Stakeholders in Anambra state are divided along growing calls for the merit-based selection process and need to sustain the zoning principle enunciated by the All […]
Boeing profit slumps 53% as MAX grounding takes heavy toll
Boeing profit slumps 53% as MAX grounding takes heavy tollBoeing Co reported a 53 per cent drop in quarterly profit on Wednesday as the […]
INEC to conduct Katsina Assembly bye-election on Nov. 30
INEC boss, Mahmood Yakubu By Shehu Danjuma The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has slated by-election for Sabuwan constituency in Katsina state House of Assembly […]