House of Reps Speaker states the need for devolution of powers
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Abbas Tajudeen has stressed the need for devolution of powers, including STATE POLICING, and enhancement of FISCAL FEDERALISM, amongst others. Hon Tajudeen who stated this while inaugurating the House Committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution today, noted that the Committee will put into consideration; decongesting […]
DSS warns NLC against plans to stage protests
The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned against plans by sections of the organised labour to stage protests between 27th and 28th February, 2024 in parts of the country over sundry economic issues. According to a statement by its Director, PR & Strategic Communications, Peter Afunanya, while the Service recognises such action as the […]
Guinea’s military junta dissolves government and seals borders
Guinea’s military junta, which seized power in a coup in September 2021, has dissolved the government. The announcement was made through a presidential decree read on state TV on Monday by the presidency’s Secretary General, Brig Gen Amara Camara. Mr Camara did not disclose the reason for the dissolution or say when a new government […]
State Police Bill Passes Second Reading at House of Reps
A bill seeking to establish state police has passed second reading at the House of Representatives. Our correspondent Nathan Williams reports that the bill sponsored by Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the house, and 14 others, proposes to transfer the term “police” in the 1999 constitution from the exclusive legislative list to the concurrent legislative […]
NUPRC sets to relocates units to Lagos
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is set to relocate some of its units to Lagos. Contained in a memo signed by Dr. Kelechi Ofoegbu for the commission and dated Wednesday, Feb. 14, the commission said the decision was to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and make adequate use of its Lagos assets. […]
FG suspends the posting of NYSC corps members to states considered unsafe due to security challenges
The Federal Government has suspended the posting of National Youth Service Corps members to states considered unsafe due to the security challenges in the country. The Minister of Youths Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, who revealed this on Sunday while featuring on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, also aid the NYSC is working with security outlets to ensure corps […]
Workers in the construction industry should begin a 3-day warning strike today
The workers, under the aegis of the National Union of Civil Engineering Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCECFWW) as well as the Construction and Civil Engineering Senior Staff Association (CCESSA), had last Friday directed their members to begin the warning strike today, despite the appeal by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka […]
Namibia gets new President Mbumba hours after predecessor dies
Namibia has a new president, named Nangolo Mbumba just hours after, as vice-president, he had announced the death of his predecessor, Hage Geingob. The 82 year old Geingob died early on Sunday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. Mr Geingob had been diagnosed with cancer and revealed the details to […]
NCAA reads riot act to airlines over flight disruptions
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has read the riot act to domestic airline operators, expressing displeasure over the alarming reports of incessant delays, flight disruptions, and schedule changes without adequate notice to passengers. In a statement on Sunday, signed by its Acting Director General, Capt. Chris Najomo, it said errant airlines will be sanctioned […]
Senate summons CBN Gov on state of economy, Summons Security chiefs, for Stop to Kidnappings, Banditry
The Senate, through its committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions has summoned the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso to appear before it. Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Adetokunbo Abiru made this known while speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, after a closed-door session, said the CBN Governor is […]
