The Senate has sought the immediate appointment of an Auditor General for the Federation.
In compliance with Section 86 of the 1999 Constitution, senate has sought the immediate appointment of an Auditor General for the Federation.The Red Chamber made this known in a communication to President Bola Tinubusigned by Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Accounts, Senator AliyuWadada.The upper chamber expressed concern that the Office of the Auditor-General forthe Federation […]
FG makes a U-turn, withdraws suit against NLC,TUC for protesting.
The Federal Government has WITHDRAWN its suit against the Nigeria Labour Congressand the Trade Union Congress.The Federal Ministry of Justice in a letter dated August 7, 2023, and addressed to theNigeria Labour Congress, said the contempt proceedings filed against the congress forembarking on a nationwide protest last week Wednesday had been overtaken by events andsuch […]
Senate Confirms 45 Ministerial Nominees, as El-Rufai, Two Others Await Clearance.
The Senate on Monday finally concluded the screening of 45 of the 48 ministerialnominees of President Bola Tinubu, confirming them as CABINET MEMBERS after a weekof intense grilling for some and cursory introductions for others.Senate President Godswill Akpabio had put the nominations to a series of voice votes, ofwhich three are said to still be […]
President Bola Tinubu says a comprehensive forensic audit of the Central Bank is underway, while a thorough overhaul of the Civil Service payroll is imminent.
The President who disclosed this during an audience with the President of the WorldBank, Mr. Ajay Banga on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said its in a bid to blockall financial loopholes, as he highlighted Nigeria’s resilience and implored the BrettonWoods institution to view the country as a significant player within the globalcommunity, not […]
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has lifted the indefinite suspension of Nollywood actor, Jerry Williams, over drug abuse.
The National President of AGN, Emeka Rollas, had stated that Williams was suspendedfrom acting in June by the guild to prevent him from endangering the lives of otheractors on set.Williams checked into a rehab facility for drug addiction a few weeks ago where he hasbeen undergoing therapy.Confirming the latest development, Rollas revealed that Williams complied […]
Princess, one of the “All Stars” housemates of the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality show has been evicted.
The trio of Bisola Aiyeola of the “See Gobe” season, Dorothy Bachor from “Lockdown”season and Mike Edwards of the “Pepper Dem” season, who were jury for night,selected princess to leave the show, having received the eviction envelope containingthe housemates with the least votes.Earlier, Biggie, the Coordinator of the show issued Ilebaye double strikes for hermisbehaviour […]
Arsenal defeated Manchester City 4-1 in a penalty shootout on Sunday.
Arsenal defeated Manchester City 4-1 in a penalty shootout on Sunday to win theCommunity Shield.The curtain raiser ahead of the season opener saw the Gunners score a late equaliser instoppage-time to earn a 1-1 draw with the Premier League champions and take thegame at London’s Wembley Stadium into a shootout.The community shield win is Arsenal’s […]
Nigeria’s D’Tigress beat Senegal to win fourth consecutive Afro Basket title.
Nigeria’s senior women basketball team, D’Tigress,on Saturday defeated Senegal 84-74 to win the 2023 Afrobasket Championship inKigali, Rwanda.D’Tigress dominated the game and never gave Senegal any chance, recordingscorecards of 19-10, 24-21, 26-19 and 22-17 in the four quarters of the game.History was also made as the Head Coach of D’ Tigress, Rena Wakama, was the […]
At least 30 people have been killed and 100 injured when a train derailed in southern Pakistan.
At least 30 people have been killed and 100 injured when a train derailed in southernPakistan.Railway Minister Saad Rafiq said initial investigations showed the train was travelling atnormal speed and they were trying to establish what led to the derailment.Several carriages of the Hazara Express overturned and went off the track, whilewounded passengers were moved […]
Former US President, Donald Trump has said he will ask the judge in his election fraud case to step aside.
Former US President, Donald Trump has said he will ask the judge in his electionfraud case to step aside on what he called “very powerful grounds”.He claimed that “there is no way I can get a fair trial” unless she does.His call, which gave no details of his grounds for asking her to step down, […]
