Day: May 28, 2024

NLC calls for better pay, insurance, pension for journalists

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The President of Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has called for better pay, insurance cover and pension for journalists across the country.   Mr Ajaero made the call when he visited the President of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Dr Chris Isiguzo in Abuja.   He explained that while journalists played significant roles in the fight for independence and current democracy Nigerians are enjoying, it is unfortunate same people are begging for their salaries to be paid.   The labour leader said that journalism is getting worst by the…

One Year in Office: You have navigated a once-adrift ship to safety – Senator Barau applauds President Tinubu

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the government’s first anniversary, described the president as a great leader and a visionary of modern Nigeria. Senator Barau, in a statement to commemorate the first anniversary of the government, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, said President Tinubu has navigated the once-adrift ship of the Nigerian State to safety. “I join all Nigerians and other admirers around the world in congratulating a great visionary leader of our…

Abba Moro moves motion for Senator Abdul Ningi’s recall

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The Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro , on Tuesday moved a motion on the floor of the senate for the recall of the Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi. The motion titled, “Unconditional recall of Senator Abdul Ningi” urged the senate to recall Senator Ningi who was suspended for three months on the 12th of March over his unsubstantiated allegation of padding of the 2024 budget to the tune of N3.7trn in an interview he granted the British…

FHA delivers Kyami District Para -Military Estate in Abuja

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BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     The Federal Housing Authority FHA said in line with the mandate of the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arch Umar Dangiwa, the authority is committed towards delivering moderate houses to Nigerians so as to provide shelter.   This was the view of the Managing Director, Federal Housing Authority Mortgage Bank FHAMB, QS Awal Atiku Hayatudeen while presenting the keys of the already completed para -military housing estate built by the authority to some beneficiaries at Kyami, Abuja the federal capital territory FCT.   While…

Renewed Policing; One Year of Imaan’s Policy Revolution in Ministry of Police Affairs. BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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Hajiya Imaan Suleiman – Ibrahim fsi was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as one of the cabinet Ministers in his cabinet in July , 2023 soon after his swearing in in May , 29th, 2023.   Having made the list , Imaan was redeployed to the Ministry of Police Affairs as Minister of State along with Senator Ibrahim Gaidam CON as second cabinet Minister, with both overseeing the affairs of the Ministry of Police Affairs.   On assumption of duty having been sworn in by Mr President and in…

JUST IN: Senate recalls Sen Abdul Ningi from 3 months suspension

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The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, recalled Senator Abdul Ningi who was suspended for three months over his budget padding allegations two months ago.   Sen.Ningi representing Bauchi Central on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party was on March 12, suspended by the Senate for claiming during a BBC Hausa Service interview that the National Assembly passed two 2024 Appropriation Bills.   He also alleged that the 2024 budget was padded to the tune of N3.7 trillion.   However, the Senate’s decision to recall Ningi followed a motion for “the…

Senate passes bill to revert to Old National Anthem, ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’

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’The Senate has passed the National Anthem Bill 2024 to revert to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”. The bill, which passed first and second readings on Thursday, now awaits assent into law by President Bola Tinubu. The Senate passed legislation to swap the national anthem from “Arise, O Compatriots” to “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” The old anthem, composed when Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960, will replace the current anthem. The bill seeks to revive the anthem that was dropped in 1978 during Olusegun Obasanjo’s military…

RIVERS:Group Raises alarm over plots by Justice Omotosho to illegally extend tenure of LG Chairmen

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A group of concerned citizens has raised alarm over alleged plots by Justice Kolawole Omotosho to illegally extend the tenure of Rivers Local Government Chairmen.   The Guardians of Democracy (GuD) made this known in a press statement on Tuesday wherein it also claimed that the LG Chairmen are plotting to get an injunction from Justice Omotosho.   Recall that a court judgement had nullified the Local Government Amendment law which the Rivers Assembly had vetoed the Governor to enact and gave themselves powers to extend the tenures of the…

AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY IN RETROSPECT By Bola Bakare

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Ajaokuta Steel Company was midwifed in 1979 by the civilian government of the late Alhaji Shehu Usman Shagari as a steel mill in Nigeria. It is located in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. The project is conceived to be used to generate important upstream and downstream industrial and economic activities that are critical to the diversification of our economy into a steel industry powerhouse. Sited on 24,000 hectares, it is the largest steel mill in Nigeria, and the coke oven and by-products plant are larger than any in…

10th National Assembly to hold joint session commemorating silver jubilee Of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic …. President Tinubu to commission new National Assembly Library Complex

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The National Assembly will hold a Joint Sitting this week to commemorate 25 years of unbroken democracy and legislative practice in Nigeria.   This significant milestone will be marked by a series of events scheduled to begin at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in the Green Chamber, House of Representatives Building, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.   This development was conveyed to lawmakers of both chambers via an advisory from the National Assembly Management on Monday.   Highlights of the event include a keynote speech by President Bola Ahmed…