The House of Representatives Committee on Inter Governmental Affairs has began investigation into the crisis rocking the lottery industry with a view to block leakages and increase government revenue. The acting Chairman of the committee, Rep. Mansur Mashi (APC-Katsina) at hearing on Tuesday in Abuja said that the committee would do everything within the Constitutional … Read more
An ICT expert, Dr Jamiu Yusuf, has urged the executive and legislative arms of government to be prudent in managing resources with lean management principles to ensure efficient public sector during the COVID-19 era. Yusuf, who is the lead partner of an Abuja-based firm, Glodaris Technology Consulting, made the call in Abuja on Wednesday in … Read more
A 28-year old motorcyclist, Terver Awuha, on Wednesday appeared before a Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court in Benue for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl. Awuha, who resides opposite ‘B’ Division Police Station, Idye Village, Makurdi, is facing a charge of rape. The Prosecutor, Sgt.Friday Kanshio told the court that the case was reported at the ‘B’ … Read more
…As Immigration Boss Accuses Top Politician Of Halting Arrest Illegal Immigrants The house of Representatives Committee on Diaspora yesterday called on the Lebanese government to as matter of urgency stop the victimization of a Nigerian lady Temitope Olamide who was reportedly maltreated by her employers and wrongly accused of murder as well as other Nigerians … Read more
Troops of the Nigerian Army and the civilian joint task force has killed no fewer than 24 Boko-Haram and Islamic State’s West Africa Province and wounded several of the criminals and recovered various items from them in Borno state. This was contained in a statement by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche … Read more
The deputy national secretary of the All Peoples Congress APC, Victor Giadom has taken over as the acting national chairman following suspension of the national chairman Adams Oshiomole. Read Also: “You Are Nigeria’s Problem”, PDP Replies APC Over Wike Giadom has also cancelled the APC screening in Edo governorship primary, he explained … Read more
Vehicular movement has been suspended since the early hours of today on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, due to the deplorable condition of the highway. The shutdown has created an unprecedented traffic gridlock on the usually busy highway. The terrible condition of the road led to a spontaneous protest by motorists, commuters, residents and youths from the … Read more
A blood transfusion is a common, safe medical procedure in which healthy blood is given to patients through an intravenous (IV) line that has been inserted in one of the blood vessels. The blood carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. Blood transfusions replace blood that is lost through surgery or injury. … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is Nigeria’s major problem, noting that the ruling party has proven to be nothing but a despotic platform; a soulless mob and political virus that has no interest in the wellbeing of Nigerians. The PDP berated the APC leadership over its unwarranted tirade against … Read more
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state today presented his expression of interest and nomination form to president Mohamadu Buhari at the Aso Villa Abuja. The Governor who described the meeting as cordial and fruitful, said he has received President Muhammadu Buhari’s blessing for his re-election bid. Read Also: FG Moves To Suspend NYSC Camps … Read more
The Economic Sustainability Committee (ESC) led by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on the federal government to consider suspending the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp exercises for two years. In its report presented to President Muhammadu Buhari last week and seen by TheCable, the committee recommended the consideration of suspension of NYSC … Read more
As part of efforts and renewed offensive to rid the North West and the North Central States of criminal elements, the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI has destroyed some armed bandits’ camps in a for the est in Katsina State .msouth of Birnin Kogo along the Katsina-Zamfara boundary area. This was contained in a … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has met with Speakers of statements houses of assembly in a bid to ensure that all states in the country domesticate the Child Rights Act and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act. This follows a commitment made by the Speaker two weeks ago when he … Read more
..To audit program for accountability The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts on Monday expressed serious reservation over the whopping sum of N186 billion reportedly expended on the Federal Government’s School feeding program by the National Conditional Cash Transfer Office (NICTO), the coordinating office handling the project in the Presidency. The Chairman of the Committee, Hon … Read more
The Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation of Lagos State Government has commenced skills acquisition programme for female victims of Abule-Egba explosion at Igando Relief Camp. The Director-General of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said in a statement issued recently, in Lagos that the beneficiaries have been assessed and divided into different training programmes. Read … Read more
The Lagos State Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) has warned that schools flouting the directive of the Federal and State Governments on closure would be sanctioned. The Director-General, OEQA, Mrs Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, in a statement recently, condemned the action of some private primary and secondary school owners inviting students to school in spite of … Read more
The Coalition Against Killings in Northern Nigeria (CAKIN) recently called on the Federal Government to end the killings in the northern part of the country. The call was contained in a statement jointly signed by Isa Abubakar, Northern Youth Council of Nigeria; Yerima Shettima, of Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, Yusuf Amoke, Northern Anti-corruption Front and … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who participated in the Modified School Feeding Programme under the COVID-19 Response in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Honourable Minister, Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, Sadiya Umar Farouq, made the remarks at the presentation of … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has described as shocking and saddening the passing of Sen. Bayo Osinowo. Gbajabiamila described the late Senator as a fine politician who contributed immensely to the growth and development of Lagos State through his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Read Also: … Read more
NASS Votes 4bn For Payment Of Your Salary In Revised 2020 Budget, Gbajabiamila Tells Resident Doctors …Calls For Consideration Of Strike Action The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed surprise over the news that members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) are embarking on a nationwide strike … Read more