The trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is set to commence officially before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in Abuja after the Chairman of the CCT; Justice Danlami Umar struck out an application challenging the jurisdiction of the tribunal. Saraki had through his lawyer, Kanu Agabi had filed a motion seeking to quash […]
Continue ReadingThe Bureau for Public Service Reforms, BPSR, on Wednesday became the first government agency in Nigeria to launch a digital portal designed to receive requests under the Freedom of Information Act, FOIA, 2011. The portal which would be hosted on the bureau’s redesigned website was launched at a ceremony held at the agency’s offices in […]
Continue ReadingBy Godwin Ogan The recent suspension of Mrs. Nellie Mayshak, may come as a surprise to many, as she is one of the only government officials hired by the previous administration, that has survived the hurricane of “change”. Could this be an omission? Or is there something about her that fits into the change agenda? […]
Continue ReadingThe views on the successes and failures of Arsene Wenger, are quite divergent. While some hold the view that he has done a lot for Arsenal football club since taking over in 1996, a great number also feel he has underachieved over the years.The Prof. as he is fondly called by lovers of football, has […]
Continue ReadingThe Police in Taraba state, has confirmed the arrest of two wanted Boko Haram commanders. One of the commanders, named, Ali Audu, was arrested in Tella, Gassol Local Government Area while the other, Abdulmumini Abdullahi, was apprehended in Bali Local Government Area. The Commissioner of Police, Shaba Alkali, made the announcement on Wednesday in Jalingo […]
Continue ReadingIf you were expecting to hear a cheering news from the Federal Government on the fuel situation, the Federal Government has something else for you. The minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, said on Wednesday in Abuja that “complete elimination” of fuel queues in the country would only be possible in the next […]
Continue ReadingWhile unveiling a portal for the exercise in Abuja, the Police Service Commission (PSC) warned that there would be no short-cut into the Nigeria Police Force in the recruitment of 10,000 personnel. Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had in 2015 approved the recruitment of 10,000 policemen at the National Security Summit in Abuja. In a […]
Continue ReadingThe Senate on Wednesday passed the 2016 Appropriation Bill of N6.06 trillion, reducing it by N17 billion from N6.07 trillion proposed by President Muhammadu Buhari. The passage of the bill followed the consideration of the report of the Committee on Appropriation presented at plenary on Tuesday. Before approving the budget through a vote, the senators […]
Continue ReadingAfter months of speculation, Spanish newspaper, El Pais reported that Jose Mourinho has signed a pre-contract agreement with Manchester United to take over as the new coach of the club this summer. The Portuguese coach has been linked with Manchester United since he was sacked Chelsea in December. According to the report Mourinho will be […]
Continue ReadingThe two-day retreat of the National Economic Council (NEC) ended Tuesday in Abuja with federal authorities and the country’s 36 states agreeing on at least 71 proposals they believe will reinvigorate Nigeria’s wobbling economy. The NEC is chaired by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, and its membership include the 36 state governors and some Ministers […]
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