‘Obi is now IPOB spokesman’ — Simon Ekpa hits back over sit-at-home comment
Simon Ekpa, a self-acclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has responded to a statement made by Peter Obi on the sit-at-home directive in the south-east. The proscribed separatist group introduced sit-at-home to demand the release of Kanu who is being detained by the Department of […]
‘We’ll ensure professionalism’ — DSS charges Emefiele to court
The Department of Security Services (DSS) says it has charged Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to court. TheCable had reported that a federal capital territory high court had ordered the DSS to charge Emefiele to court if they have criminal allegations against him. Hamza Muazu, […]
Tinubu declares state of emergency on food security, orders release of grains to households
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on food security. Dele Alake, special adviser to the president on special duties, communications and strategy, made the disclosure to state house correspondents on Thursday after a meeting Tinubu had with stakeholders on agriculture and food production value-chain. He said the president is […]
Supplementary budget: N’assembly gets N70bn to ‘support’ new lawmakers
The house of representatives, on Thursday, passed a bill seeking to amend the supplementary appropriation act 2022. The executive bill, which was given accelerated passage, followed the adoption of a report presented by Julius Ihonvbere, the majority leader. While speaking on the floor of the house, Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker, said the […]
Petrol subsidy removal: Senate approves Tinubu’s $800m loan request
The senate has given accelerated approval to the $800 million loan request by President Bola Tinubu. The upper legislative chamber approved Tinubu’s request on Thursday after Opeyemi Bamidele, senate leader, moved a motion to that effect. In the request which was read on the floor of the senate chamber earlier, Tinubu said […]
We’re taking Nigeria back from those stifling its growth, Tinubu assures women
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerian women that his administration is committed to ensuring that the country is retrieved from the vested interests that have stifled its growth. In a statement, Dele Alake, special adviser to the president on special duties, communications and strategy, said Tinubu spoke on Thursday at the state house […]
LP calls for sack of Mahmood Yakubu, demands probe of INEC finances
The Labour Party (LP) has called for the immediate dismissal and prosecution of Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party and its presidential campaign council asked the international community to take “punitive action” against Yakubu and other top officials of the electoral body over the conduct of […]
‘Rights violation’: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s suit against DSS
A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Department of State Services (DSS). On Thursday, James Omotosho, the presiding judge, held that Kanu’s suit lacked merit and ought to be dismissed. In […]
Senate confirms appointments of service chiefs
The senate has confirmed the appointments of service chiefs recently announced by President Bola Tinubu. The upper legislative chamber confirmed the nominees after screening them in a closed session that lasted for more than an hour. The service chief nominees are; Christopher Musa, chief of defence staff; Taoreed Lagbaja, chief of army […]
Newspaper Headlines: NLC, TUC reject Tinubu’s N500bn subsidy palliative proposal
Reports on the N500 billion palliative proposed by President Bola Tinubu to cushion the effects of the petrol subsidy removal, dominate the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories