Release Nnamdi Kanu before Christmas, HURIWA tells Buhari

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to release the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, being held in the Department of State Services (DSS) custody in Abuja before Christmas. It reminded the President that his integrity and credibility would be called to question if […]

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Lagos spent over N3b to equip police in 2021, Sanwo-Olu reveals

Photo/Facebook/ jidesanwooluofficial Assures Lagosians of maximum security in 2022 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, said over N3 billion had been spent to equip the Nigeria Police in 2021 in its quest to ensure the safety and security of residents. He gave the assurance that his government in 2022 would ensure the state remains […]

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Electoral bill: Senators huff, puff, fail to override Buhari’s veto

Say they’ll act on Buhari’s letter in January, to consult Reps, constituents on next line of action PDP Reps caucus asks Buhari to resign, says Nigeria seized by hostage takers, bandits, terrorists APC scuttled electoral act amendment for fear of 2023 –PDP We can have a new bill in one month — Saraki CSOs accuse […]

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Electoral Bill: Senate halts action to override Buhari, to consult Reps

• Doing nothing not an option, act fast, Saraki charges NASS • CSOs berate Gbajabiamila, call for his resignation • PDP Reps caucus vows to mobilise members to override President • Override Buhari, listen to Nigerians, PDP, Northern group tell lawmakers • PGF DG: Rework bill, send back to Buhari • Group asks NASS to […]

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Nigeria records her highest COVID-19 single day infection

Nigeria recorded 2,123 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, its highest ever daily infection since the outbreak of the virus in February 2020. Wednesday’s figure was 755 higher than the 1,368 infections recorded on Tuesday. Itt was the first time Nigeria was experiencing a ballooning of its daily difference in new infections. The Nigeria Centre for […]

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Bisi Akande draws blood with ‘My Participations’

By Olukorede Yishau My Participations is not a work of fiction. However, its characters, like those in fictional works, are flawed, and interesting to follow. It is the autobiography of Chief Bisi Akande, ex-governor and ex-party chairman, a man who has always come across as blunt. The book has more than confirmed that. It is […]

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Senators move to override Buhari on Electoral Bill

Signatures collection begins Reps to consider President’s reasons next year Obi urges rework of rejected Bill Fayemi: Governors not afraid of direct primary President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021 has sparked a big row between him and the National Assembly. Aggrieved senators have begun collection of signatures to […]

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Electoral Bill: 76 senators ready to override Buhari’s veto

Forced into closed-door session twice to resolve issues today before passing 2022 budget Gbaja shuts down motions to allow Reps debate President’s letter, says Bill must survive Fintiri berates Buhari, over non-signing of Electoral Bill Ortom lauds Buhari says his decision best for country Inclusion of direct primaries in bill deliberate to cause disaffection – […]

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FG declares Monday 27, Tuesday 28 Dec and Jan 3 Public Holidays

Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th December 2021 and Monday, 3rd January 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day celebrations respectively have been declared Public Holidays by the Federal Government. A statement issued Wednesday in Abuja and signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore, said: […]

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