House of Representatives The House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Affairs on Tuesday in Abuja queried the allocation of N15 billion to the East-West Road project. The members of the committee at the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs 2021 budget defence frowned at the allocation of N4 billion to all other human development projects in …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it arrested 92 suspected drug traffickers in Kano State in October. The NDLEA Commander in the state, Dr Ibrahim Abdul, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kano. He said that the arrest was made in various areas within …

Aminu Tambuwal The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has urged African lawyers to stand up against arbitrary exercise of power by elected leaders in the continent. Tambuwal, who is also the Chairman Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, advised in his keynote address at the 2020 Virtual Conference organised by the African Bar Association (AfBA) …

By Gabriel Ewepu Abuja The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, Tuesday, advised the Federal Government to apply Global Forum on Asset Recovery, GFAR, principles to recover forfeited assets. This was stated by the Executive Director of ANEEJ, Rev David Ugolor, who also is a member of the recently inaugurated 22-man Inter-Ministerial Committee …

The Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) is urging Libya’s warring parties to implement their recent historic ceasefire agreement, calling it a “welcome concrete development” for a population that has been yearning for peace. Fatou Bensouda made the appeal in her briefing to the Security Council on Tuesday, just weeks after the Government of …

File photo The Nigerian Navy (NN), on Tuesday, unveiled new houses for the Chief Boatswain’s Mates (CBM) of the Western Naval Command (WNC) and Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC). Rear Adm. Oladele Daji, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), WNC and Special Guest of Honour at the ceremony, held at the Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos, said that it …

By Gabriel Ewepu and Alice Ekpang – Abuja Following the recent twist on the #EndSARS protest, 32 CSOs, Tuesday, accused the government of oppression, abuse of human rights, and intimidation of #EndSARS promoters and activists. This was contained in a statement signed by leaders of 32 CSOs which include; Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD); …

Obasa Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, declared in Ikeja on Tuesday that the October #EndSARS protests devastated the Lagos State economy. Obasa made this known when Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented the state’s 2021 budget to the Assembly. Lagos State plans to spend N1,155,022,413,005 in the 2021 budget entitled: “Budget Of …

BY Victoria Ojeme The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, Tuesday cancelled the registration of the Business name ‘Enough is Enough’ with immediate effect. The commission disclosed this on its Twitter handle, @cacnigeria1. Read the tweet below: “Based on the provisions of Section 579 (2) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, (CAMA), the Corporate Affairs Commission …

Hillary … Cites Bush’s letter to President Clinton By Victor Ajihromanus In an apparent reference to President Donald Trump’s refusal to accept defeat,  former US First Lady and Secretary of State,  Hillary Clinton,  has said the willingness of American Presidents to accept defeat distinguishes American democracy. She said this in post on her Facebook page, where …

An EFCC investigating officer, Mr Adariko Michael, on Tuesday alleged that N2.2 billion was spent on prayers in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to win the war against insurgency in the country. Michael was giving evidence as the first prosecution witness (PW1) in the trial of retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, former National Security Adviser (ONSA) to President Goodluck …

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday Tuesdaysaid that it was currently training no fewer than 200 personnel in nine different countries to further enhance capacity of its officials in air combat. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, said this when he appeared at the 2021 budget defence session of the Senate …

The University of Ibadan (UI) branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has ordered its members to boycott the 72nd convocation and Foundation day ceremonies of the institution. ASUU-UI Chairman, Ayo Akinwole, said in a statement on Tuesday that the action was in the spirit of the ongoing strike. Akinwole said a copy …

Ogbonnaya Onu By Emmanuel Elebeke Nigeria on Monday joined the rest of the world in marking the World Science day in Abuja, with the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, pledging that the Federal Government will prioritise science education in the country. Dr Onu said the celebration of the World Science Day was to …

…as both leaders mend fences Ayade on a visit to Obong’s palace By Ike Uchechukwu The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V has declared his full support for Governor Ben Ayade and his administration. The Obong made the declaration on Tuesday when the governor paid him a courtesy call at his …

Mr. Suileman Adamu, Minister of Water Resources, has said that an additional nine million Nigerians now have access to potable water. He stated this at the official launch of the 2019 Water supply, Sanitation, and hygiene, national outcome routing mapping (WASH-NORM) on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, the percentage of the population with access …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has over 2.9 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to service Nigerians during the Yuletide period and beyond. The corporation disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesman, Dr. Kennie Obateru, in Abuja, on Tuesday.  He dismissed the insinuation of the …

House of Representatives The House Committee on Police Affairs has said that N449 billion 2021 budget operations for the Nigerian Police are grossly inadequate. Rep. Mohammed Kumo, chairman of the committee, said this during budget defence by the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mohammed Adamu, on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that it was open knowledge …

Nasarawa State Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Police brutality in the state says it has so far received 16 petitions, Justice Badamasi Maina Rtd, Chairman of the Commission discloses. Speaking at the inaugural sitting on Tuesday in Lafia, Maina said though there were no protests and destruction of property in the state, the governor, Mr. …

…Residents beg for change By Dennis Agbo Chimaroke Nnami governed Enugu State for eight years but never looked the way of Trans Ekulu, one of the landmark areas in Enugu. His successor, Sullivan Chime did same except that his government did the road leading into the estate. Inside the estate remained dilapidated, rusty and many roads …