RG CAC visits FMBN,seeks affordable Housing for staff

The Registrar-General/CEO, CAC, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji has today solicited the support of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) towards access to affordable mortgages for staff of the Commission. Hussaini Magaji made this appeal while speaking during a meeting with the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the FMBN, Alh. Shehu Usman Osidi, in his office. The CAC boss solicited Shehu Usman Osidi’s support towards ensuring easy access to mortgages for the staff to own their personal houses. While sharing experiences and exploring ways of collaboration for mutual interest, the…

Cross River Assembly impeaches Elvert Ayambem as speaker

The Cross River State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Elvert Anyambem, has been impeached.   The Speaker was impeached on Wednesday by 17 members of the house over allegations of misappropriation of funds.   The impeachment motion was moved by Hon. Effiom Ekarika representing Calabar South 1 Constituency and seconded by Hon. Omang Charles Omang representing Bekwarra State Constituency.   As of Tuesday, over 20 members had signed up for his impeachment before the motion was moved at the house floor on Wednesday.   After impeaching him, the mace was…

ACOE launches Public Perception Poll to examine Tinubu’s One Year

As part of its sworn obligation to promote transparency and accountability in Nigeria, the Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) is conducting an online public opinion survey to examine Nigerians’ perceptions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first year in office on May 29, 2024.   According to a statement signed by Seun Ibukun-Oni,ACOE Acting Publicity Secretary,the public perception opinion poll will also measure citizens’ views on the economy, security, health, education, infrastructure, transparency, among other topics.   The poll link: https://tinyurl.com/tinubuoneyearpoll will be active from today, Wednesday, May 22, 2024,…

Deputy Speaker Kalu applauds Nigerian Youths , says they are nation’s most Valuable Assets

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has noted the valuable role youths of Nigeria play in defining and achieving development and security in the nation, saying that the youth remain the energy of the nation.   Deputy Speaker Kalu noted this when he received on a courtesy visit, the leadership of the Green Assembly Initiative and Nigeria Youth Organization, in his office at the National Assembly, Abuja. Addressing the delegation, the Deputy Speaker stated that young people played a major role in shaping…

North East Power Blackout: Senate seeks FG’s urgent intervention … demands immediate construction of Makurdi-Jalingo 330KV transmission line

Disturbed by the incessant vandalisation of towers and transmission lines in the North East of Nigeria, the Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to intervene to ameliorate the incessant power blackout in the region. The Senate also directed that the Federal Ministry of Power to implement the recommendations outlined in Sections 209, 210, 211, 212, and 213 of the Electricity Act 2023 to enhance the security of transmission infrastructure. Also, to collaborate with security agencies and local vigilantes in host communities of TCN transmission lines to deter and prevent…

Tinubu appoints Shehu Mohammed as new FRSC Corp Marshal

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of ACM Shehu Mohammed as the Corp Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC).   This was contained in a letter of appointment signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume dated May 20th, 2024.   The letter said the appointment is in accordance with Section 7 (1) of the Federal Road Safety Commission Act, 2007 and takes effect from May 20th, 2024.   Shehu Mohammed takes over from Dauda Ali Biu…

S’East Development Commission Bill to be transmitted to Tinubu for assent soon – Deputy Speaker Kalu

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has revealed that the South East Development Commission (SEDC) Bill that recently passed through third reading respectively in the Green Chambers and the Senate will soon be ready for onward transmission to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his assent.   Kalu said that the bill is presently at the Conference Committee stage for the concurrence of both chambers of national assembly on its sections and provisions. The Deputy Speaker made the revealed this on Tuesday evening when…