Senator representing Yobe North Senatorial District in the upper chamber, Ahmad Lawan, lhas been elected president of the senate. Mr. Lawan got 79 votes to defeat Ali Ndume from Borno south who polled 28 votes. More on the story…
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Former Governor of Imo State, Odeleye Rochas Okorocha, left the National Assembly Complex unhappy after he was prevented from participating in the inauguration of the 9th national assembly. The ex-governor had arrived at the national assembly on Tuesday morning and headed straight to the office of Sani Omolori, clerk of the national assembly. After some […]
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced the shutting down of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s Apron Gate 1 and some sections of Taxiway F to human and vehicular traffic for six weeks. The closure which is effective June 7, 2019, is to enable the contractor handling the construction of the new terminal (China […]
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Law Graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) say they are yet to know their fate of gaining admission into the Nigerian Law School in spite the Presidential assent to NOUN Amendment Act. Mr Carl Umegboro, Chairman of the Law Graduates Forum, NOUN, said this in an interview with the News Agency of […]
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Former Chelsea player and Monaco midfielder, Cesc Fabregas, on Saturday, congratulated Belgium captain, Eden Hazard, after he completed his move from Chelsea to Real Madrid on Friday night. Hazard is set to be officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Thursday, June 13. The Belgium captain scored 110 goals in 352 appearances for the […]
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Ahead of Tuesday’s inauguration of the 9th National Assembly, Senators-elect on Saturday in Abuja endorsed Ahmed Lawan as unopposed to contest as Senate President. The campaign group Chairman, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi from Kebbi, a second timer, explained that they proactively nominated Ahmed Lawan to avoid a repeat of what happened in 2015. Secretary of the […]
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Senate President, Bukola Saraki says it is clear that either Ali Ndume, former majority leader and senator representing Borno south, or Ahmad Lawan, senate leader, will succeed him. Saraki spoke during the valedictory session of the 8th senate which held on Thursday. He highlighted the achievements of the upper legislative chamber of the national assembly […]
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Transcorp Hilton Abuja has been recognised as Africa’s Leading Business Hotel for the fifth consecutive year at the prestigious World Travel Awards. At the 2019 Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, held at the Sugar Beach – A Sun Resort, Mauritius on 1 June, Transcorp Hilton Abuja scooped five of eleven awards won by Hilton […]
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The Lagos State command of the Nigeria Police Force said it arrested three suspected traffic robbers in two separate operations around Ayobo/Ipaja areas of the state, less than 24 hours to Sallah holidays. Spokesman for the command, DSP Bala Elkana, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Wednesday, saying the suspects usually pretend to be […]
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The Swiss authorities have filed a suit against Nigeria at the international court over the detention its vessel, San Padre Pio. Recall that operation forward base of the Nigerian navy in Bonny, Rivers state, had arrested the ship on January 23, 2018. The oil tanker, registered with canton Vaud shipping company ABC Maritime, and its […]
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