As 2024 comes to a close, the Nigerian 10th Senate, under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has emerged as a dynamic and purposeful institution. Tasked with navigating complex national challenges, the Senate has achieved a balance of cordiality with the executive and the rigorous performance of its oversight functions, demonstrating that harmony between...
I read the Attorney General of the Federation’s elocution about the suspension of the Local Government Chairmen in Edo state, in line with the relevant provisions of the Edo State Local Government Law 2000. I picked holes in the hasty manner the AGF issued a fiat without considering the implications of the law. The Judgment...
By Fred Itua As nations continue to compete in technological, scientific and academic breakthroughs through various incentives, stakeholders in Nigeria have been worried that the nation has not paid much attention to this area as many deserving graduates are often left uncelebrated. The social media space had in recent times been flooded with reports of...
Human beings naturally resist change. When comfortable where we are, we find it extremely difficult to embrace an uncharted path or seek greater glory. Those who are risk averse often don’t want to venture out to embrace unfamiliar territories no matter how tempting the possible reward may appear. We should not, however, be so imprisoned...
Since the newly elected governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo assumed office, there’s been a new lease of life for the people of the state. This is evident in the people-centric decisions that Governor Okpebholo has taken so far. Without an iota of doubt, Governor Okpebholo’s first week in office is a game-changer in...
The equities market on Tuesday recorded a negative performance as indices dipped by 0.33 per cent due to profit-taking in medium and large-capitalised stocks. This was after four consecutive sessions of bullish rally. Market capitalisation fell by N311 billion, or 0.33 per cent, closing at N93.658 trillion, compared with Monday’s N93.969 trillion. Also, the All-Share...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of ministers, has called on member states to deepen commitment, ensuring democratic dividends and development spreads out through the sub-region. Mr Timothy Kabba, Chairman, ECOWAS Council of Ministers, and Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs made the call in Abuja at the 55th Ordinary Session of...
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed ministers and senior officials to seek his approval before requesting police escorts for official assignments. Tinubu gave the directive at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House, Abuja. He said security lapses often occur when officers are reassigned without adequate replacement planning, stressing the need...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged “the government of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s state governors, lawmakers and other actors to immediately stop the ongoing intimidation and harassment of journalists, activists, bloggers and civil society organizations (CSOs) in the country simply for the peaceful exercise of their human...
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep displeasure over the backlog of unpaid funds owed to federal contractors across ministries and agencies. The President has therefore set up a ministerial committee to urgently address the issue and recommend immediate solutions for settling the debts. Presidenrial Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents...