ICYMI: 45 farmers killed in attacks on Nasarawa communities
A total of 45 farmers have been killed following attacks in communities across LGAs in Nasarawa state. The farmers were said to have been killed following clashes that led to attacks on Lafia, Obi and Awe LGA areas of the state over the weekend. Many other persons were also injured during the […]
Senate spokesman: It’s presumptuous for Buhari to reject electoral bill over cost of direct primary
Ajibola Basiru, spokesperson of the senate, says the argument of President Muhammadu Buhari on the issue of cost of direct primary in the electoral act amendment bill is “totally fallacious”. On November 19, the electoral bill was transmitted to Buhari for assent. Compulsory direct primaries for political parties and electronic transmission of […]
Electoral bill: Buhari’s courage should be commended, says Fayemi
Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti, says President Muhammadu Buhari should be commended for the decision he took on the electoral act amendment bill. The electoral bill was transmitted to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent on November 19. The legislation provides for the electronic transmission of election results and the compulsory use of […]
Electoral bill: Ortom commends Buhari for withholding assent over direct primary clause
Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for withholding assent to the electoral act amendment bill. The national assembly had transmitted the bill to the president on November 19, with recommendations on electronic transmission of results and direct primaries for political parties. Stating his decision for withholding assent, Buhari, […]
FULL TEXT: Buhari’s letter declining assent to electoral bill
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday wrote to the national assembly, explaining his decision to withhold assent to the electoral act amendment bill. The letter was read by Senate President Ahmad Lawan. Here is the full text: The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; and Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi […]
DID YOU KNOW? It is illegal for Ikeja Electric, AEDC to disconnect customers’ power without prior notice
A serving distribution company (DisCo) is obliged by the law to notify its customers in writing prior to the disconnection of electricity service in Nigeria. Surprised, right? This is according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) regulation on Connection and Disconnection Procedures for Electricity Service (CDPES). The NERC, empowered by the […]
‘Let them go and see God’ — el-Rufai says there’s nothing like repentant terrorists
Nasir el-Rufai, Kaduna state governor, says he does not believe in rehabilitating terrorists. He said the best way to deal with the persons terrorising Nigerians is to kill them. The governor made his position known on Tuesday while briefing state house correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. He was in […]
NPHCDA: Unvaccinated people have greater likelihood of dying from COVID-19
Faisal Shuaib, executive director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), says unvaccinated people have a greater likelihood of dying from COVID-19. Shuiab spoke on Tuesday in Abuja shortly after President Muhammadu Buhari received his booster shot. He said COVID-19 is now mostly a disease of unvaccinated people, adding that […]
FG reinstates Emirates’ flight schedule to Nigeria
The federal government has reinstated Emirates’ winter flight schedule to Nigeria. The schedule consisted of 21 weekly passenger flights to Nigeria, comprising two daily flights to Lagos airport and one daily flight to Abuja airport. This was contained in a letter dated December 21 and signed by Musa Nuhu, director-general of the […]
Atedo Peterside tests positive for COVID, advises Nigerians on preventive measures
Atedo Peterside, the founder of Stanbic IBTC and Anap Foundation, says he has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement on Tuesday, Peterside said there was an outbreak of COVID-19 in his house over the weekend, which made him go into isolation and cancel all physical engagements. Peterside said he took the […]