Year: 2023

Oil theft, Pipeline vandalism diminishing Nigeria’s Economy – Sen. Darlington

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Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District on the platform of Labour Party,Darlington Nwokocha has said Nigeria’s economy was on a downward trend as a result of oil theft and pipeline vandalism.   He said crude oil and gas remain the live wire of the country.   Nwokocha spoke on Wednesday at the senate Ad-hoc fact finding committee on oil theft and pipeline vandalism held in Abuja.   He noted that the committee is backed by the National Assembly, saying the committee is serious to get to the root of the…

Reps to abolish long-term appointments in acting capacity without confirmation

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The House of Representatives at the plenary Wednesday passed through second reading, a Bill seeking to amend the Interpretation Act, 2004 to provide conditions for appointment and assumption of offices in acting capacity. The proposed legislation titled, “Bill for an Act to Amend the Interpretation Act, Cap. 123, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to provide Conditions for Appointment and Assumption of Office in Acting capacity, to provide the meaning of certain words and for Related Matters”, was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Hon. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere…

British Agency, others in trouble for contempt of Nigerian Court

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The House of Representatives is set to commence probing of Officers of British Government and their investigative agencies, National Crime Agency NCA, Crown Prosecution Service CPS and one investigator/prosecutor called Sara Melo, for acting in contempt to undermine Nigeria Judicial Sovereignty and disrespect of Judgements of Nigeria Courts, which cleared Africa Successful businessman and Aiteo Boss, Benedict Peters of wrongdoings.   This was sequel to the petition brought before it by foremost Civil Society Group, African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR), which was adopted at Wednesday’s plenary.  …

Deputy Senate President hosts BUK’s management, pledges more support for education

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has assured the management of Bayero University Kano (BUK) of his continuous support towards addressing the challenges facing the institution and the education sector in the state and the country as a whole.   Senator Barau gave the assurance when the university’s management, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, paid him a courtesy call at the National Assembly, Abuja, on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.   The Vice Chancellor had commended the Deputy President of the Senate for his…

LEGISLATING IN A CHALLENGING TIME By Gbadebo Adeagbo

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At a time like this when the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is deploying every economic formula in his arsenal to stabilize the seriously unstable economic situation of the country, which had been deftly wheeled into the intensive care unit (ICU) by the last administration as a result of its recklessness in money matters, and its condition became more dare because of another necessary surgical removal of the cancerous “fuel subsidy,” it is no surprise that Nigerians are now on the edge as to how governments on every level are handling…

PDP governors praise Tinubu for intervening in Rivers crisis, says he’s truly President for all Nigerians

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s intervention on the crisis between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.   The governors, under the platform of the PDP Governors’ Forum, expressed concern over the crisis, adding that they have offered their platform for the resolution of the crisis.   Speaking after their meeting that lasted for more than two hours in the Oyo state governor’s lodge, the governors said that the recent judgement of the Supreme Court on the 2023 Presidential Election, which…

Comprehensive migration and visa policies review underway – Interior Minister

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Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior has assured Nigerians that the Ministry is coming up with a comprehensive review of migration and visa policies with the support of key stakeholders in the country aimed at easing all the processes for Nigerians both home and abroad.   The Minister stated this on Tuesday in Abuja when he received the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM),Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, who led the management team of the Commission on a courtesy visit .   He said the ministry is worried about some lopsidedness in…

Lessons From The Supreme Court ,by Reuben Abati

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On Thursday, October 26, the Supreme Court of Nigeria gave its judgment in the appeals by Waziri Atiku Abubakar and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and Mr. Peter Obi and the Labour Party (LP) challenging the September 6 judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) which affirmed Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 Presidential election. The appellants sued on the common ground that the lower court erred in law in its rulings on Tinubu’s failure to obtain 25% of the total votes cast in the Federal Capital Territory and…

Unwrapping the Shigidi in FCT! By Olaleye Olawale

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The Yoruba say, “Whenever the Shigidi (a minor god in the form of an effigy) wants to wear humiliation like a badge of honour, it asks to be taken to the stream to bathe. Unfortunately, there’s no time to further break that down. Minding the space is more compelling. For those who knew or had a vague idea of the alleged humiliations Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State, suffered in the hands of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, before and after the polls, it was sure their honeymoon was designed to…