Christmas: A Season of Festivities Amid Economic and Social Realities
By: Julian Adetinuyo As Christmas approaches, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) takes on a festive glow, with residents engaging in a mix of traditions, commerce, and community. However, beneath the twinkling lights and joyous carols, the season reflects the resilience and challenges faced by the people of the nation’s capital. The Pulse of the City […]
FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year Festivities
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25th, and Thursday, December 26th, 2024, as public holidays to celebrate Christmas and Boxing Day, respectively. In addition, Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, has also been designated a public holiday to usher in the New Year. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf […]
Abbe: We have Lost A Committed Administrator – Akpabio
By: Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the death of the former military Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Brigadier General Godwin Abbe, as a great loss to the people of Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria in general. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, the Senate […]
NASC Appoints Atiku Ibrahim as National Assembly Deputy Clerk
By: Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has appointed Atiku Ibrahim as the substantive Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly. According to a statement released by NASC and signed by the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Engr. Ahmed Kadi Amshi, dated 19 December 2024, said the appointment is effective from 2nd February […]
FG Says Customs Contribution Crucial for Actualising 2025 ₦48 Trillion Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its pivotal role in boosting Nigeria’s economic recovery. The commendation is coming as the Federal Government sets a ₦48 trillion expenditure target for 2025. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, highlighted the NCS’s importance during the 61st quarterly board meeting of […]
Stampedes: My Heart Goes Out to Families, Loved Ones of Victims -Deputy Speaker
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has offered his sincerest condolences to the families of the victims of Saturday’s stampedes in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Okija in Anambra State. In a statement on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu described the occurrences […]
Nigeria Imports $19M Worth Of Motorcycle Spare Parts Yearly
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), says Nigeria spends nineteen million dollars yearly on the importation of motorcycle spare parts. Director-General, NADDC), Joseph Osanipin, who stated this at the Council’s 2024 end-of-year media briefing in Abuja, harped on the urgent need to reduce the country’s dependence on imported parts […]
DG NILDS Condole with Speaker Abbas over Niece’s Death
By Zainab Bakare The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Alternate Chairman of NILDS’ Governing Council, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, following the passing of his nieces death, Aisha Aliyu. In a condolence message […]
DSP Barau Tops List of Senators With Private Member Bills
… Recognised by Parliament Reporters By: Anayo Akwitti Statistics on Private Member Bills sponsorship among serving Senators in the 10th National Assembly, obtained from Rules and Business office, shows that the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, tops with 21 bills within the last 18 months . One of the 21 private […]
NDLEA Nabs ex-convict, Businessman Over Large Cocaine Possession
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has thwarted attempt by an import and export businessman, Olisaka Chibuzo Calistus to smuggle 256 wraps of cocaine weighing 6 kilograms into the country. The NDLEA said the seizure at Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano, which is the single largest interception of cocaine since […]