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Reps move to establish anti-poverty agency
By Tordue Salem A bill seeking the establishment of an agency to roll back poverty, care for the aged and other vulnerable people in the Nigerian society, scaled second reading
Israeli PM Netanyahu Faces Midnight Deadline to Form Coalition Government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a midnight deadline on Tuesday to put together a new coalition government — or he may be looking at the possibility of leading
Prosecuting bandits not FG’s Job — Lai Mohammed
Lai Mohammed The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Tuesday, has stated that the prosecution of bandits is not the responsibility of the Federal Government because it is
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Hosts Ikorodu Bois, Praises Their Creativity
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has applauded Nigerian internet sensation and skit makers Ikorodu Bois for earning international recognition with their creativity as he hosted them in his
Insecurity: Nigeria’s Service Chiefs to Brief Senate Thursday
Nigeria’s Service Chiefs will on Thursday brief the Senate on the security situation of the country. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, made the announcement at the commencement of Tuesday’s plenary
Reps to investigate abuse of expatriate quota by telcom service providers
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate abuse of expatriate quota by telecommunications equipment vendors and service providers in the country. This followed the adoption of a motion by
Alleged assault: Senate Committee gives CCT boss 2 weeks to defend himself
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, on Tuesday, gave the Chairman, Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) Mr Danladi Umar, two weeks to defend a petition against him.
It’s time for total war on terror — Atiku
Atiku By Dirisu Yakubu, ABUJA Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has urged the federal government to declare total war on terrorism, given the deteriorating security situation in the country. In
Nigeria suspended after the illegal dissolution of Rugby board
The indefinite suspension was contained in an official letter sent to the Sports Ministry on Monday. The post Nigeria suspended after the illegal dissolution of Rugby board appeared first on
Updated: Presidency warns over alleged plot to ‘overthrow’ Buhari’s govt
President Muhammadu Buhari —Says it’s ready to ruffle unruly feathers By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, ABUJA THE Presidency on Tuesday warned that it will deal decisively with any group that does anything
