The Senate on Tuesday passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, following a tense and rowdy session marked by heated debates and a division over key provisions of the proposed legislation. Proceedings in the upper chamber were momentarily stalled as lawmakers commenced clause-by-clause consideration of the bill. The disruption followed a demand…
The Kano State Government has demolished some unauthorised buildings in Sharada, with a warning to developers to obtain approval or face prosecution. The State Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Abduljabar Umar, gave the warning during the demolition of unauthorised buildings on a parcel of land in the Sharada area of Gwale Local Government Area….
Oba Olu Falae, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the Olu of Ilu-Abo in Ondo State, has acknowledged the efforts of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari to tackle corruption and improve Nigeria, though he questioned the effectiveness of the methods used. In a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…
The Edo House of Assembly, has approved Gov. Monday Okpebholo’s request to engage TIARUS WHITE CONSULTS LTD to recover amount due to the state government from project Gazelle Afriexim loan. The lawmakers also approved the deduction at source of 10 per cent as professional fees. The request letter signed by the governor was read by…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Tuesday announced that Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) collected N509.84 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024 out of the N658.40 billion billed to customers. This was disclosed in NERC’s 2024 Fourth Quarter Report, published on its website in Abuja. According to the report, this translates to a collection…
The Adamawa Government and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)have brainstormed on the state’s 2025 budget. This was done through the USAID State2State activity, via which the citizens across the 21 Local Government Areas (LGA)were engaged in discussions on the budget to bolster accountability, transparency and effectiveness in governance. Speaking at the engagement…
Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has approved the immediate extension of retirement age of teachers in the state, from 60 years to 65 years and service year raised from 35 to 40 years. The governor also rewarded outstanding teachers in the state with cash gifts totalling N46 million. Oyebanji approved upward review of Science Teachers…
Thomas Tuchel has officially begun as England men’s national team coach on an 18-month contract that runs until the end of the 2026 World Cup. Tuchel’s appointment as Gareth Southgate’s successor was confirmed by the English Football Association in October but with a start date of Jan. 1, 2025. He will be assisted by Anthony…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the Federal Government over the kidnapping of 163 worshippers in Kaduna State, saying the incident reflects a deepening security crisis under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The worshippers were abducted during a church service on Sunday in Kajuru Local Government Area. The PDP described the attack as a tragic…
President Bola Tinubu has urged regional leaders and international partners to demonstrate greater commitment to address security, social and economic challenges bedevilling the Lake Chad Basin. He said this at the inauguration of the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, on Monday in Maiduguri. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the president stressed the need for…
