World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Omicron variant is spreading faster than other variants as it is now present in 77 countries. WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said at a news briefing at WHO headquarters in Geneva that it…
The Kano State government has assured that the Yansabo Earth Dam in Tofa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state will be completed in the first quarter of 2022. Dr Kabiru Getso, the state’s Commissioner for Environment, said this when…
By Mike Adebayo, Ado-Ekiti As the defence of 2022 Budget Allocations to the various Ministries and Parastatals at the Ekiti State House of Assembly continues, the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon. (Mrs) Olubumni Adelugba representing Emure Constituency…
Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta The President of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC New Era) Chief Rasak Arogundade has berated Yoruba leaders for being self-centered, saying that it was about time they began serving the interest of the people for whom they hold…
The Ogun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Afolabi Afuwape has appeared before the State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation to defend its proposed budget for next year to the tune of N274,036,677.62. The…
Abill seeking legislative framework to empower women on Wednesday, suffered setback back again in the Senate. This followed the presentation of the lead debate on the general principles of the bill by the sponsor, Sen. Biodun Olujimi (PDP-Ekiti) during plenary.…
The National Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Sen. James Akpankudohede has said that the country’s military deserves the support and commendation of all Nigerians. According to a statement issued by the party’s media office on Wednesday…
The Executive Chairman, National Assembly Service Commission, Mr Ahmed Amshi has pledged to accord more priority to staff welfare, to enhance service delivery. Amshi made the pledge after monitoring the 2021 induction/orientation programme for Legislative Aides, held in Abuja on…
The Senate has approved the sum of N633. 39 billion as budget for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the 2022 fiscal year. The approval followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Communications on Wednesday during…
The National Assembly has shifted the passage of 2022 budget to next week, to enable it to accommodate preparations for 2023 elections and the 2022 National Population Census. Sen. Barau Jibrin, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation disclosed this when…
