Plateau State Governent has approved the purchase of 50 patrol vans and 200 motorcycles, as part of its efforts to strengthen security in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Dan Manjang, disclosed this while briefing journalists of…
The Senate has passed the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Amendment Bill. This followed the adoption of the report of Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions at plenary on Wednesday. Presenting the report, Sen. Uba Sani,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that islamic finance assets is projected to reach $3.7 trillion by 2024. This is even as they noted that the COVID-19 pandemic halted the growth of the Islamic finance sector but stimulated…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti has commenced moves to suspend the Ado Ward 8 Caretaker Chairman, Mr Clement Afolabi, over alleged affiliation with the South West Agenda,(SWAGA). According to sources, SWAGA is the act of canvassing and soliciting…
The Police Command in Ebonyi on Wednesday advised the general public against raising and spreading false speculation of attacks by gunmen in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Loveth Odah, gave the advice in an interview with…
The Kaduna State House Assembly has declared the seat of former Speaker, Aminu Abdullahi-Shagali, vacant. Abdullahi-Shagali who represents Sabongari constituency was removed as Speaker in August 2020 and directed to issue an apology to the House. The assembly at its…
A coalition of 14 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has expressed concern over delay in the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, urging the National Assembly to fast track its passage. Spokesperson for the coalition, Ms Cynthia Mbamalu, said this…
The House of Representatives has expressed dismayed over failure of Heads of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to appear at its investigative hearing to clear their names. The House Leader, Rep. Alhasan Ado-Doguwa said this at the sitting of…
The Senate, on Wednesday, received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari, to confirm the appointment of Mr. Kolawole Oladipupo Alabi as Executive Commissioner, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. The request was contained in a letter dated 26th April, 2021,…
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Hon. Justice Salisu Abdullahi, as the Chief Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The confirmation of Abdullahi’s nomination followed the consideration of a report by the Senate…
