Insecurity: Reps Debunks Summoning FCT minister, DG DSS
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Wednesday clarified that it did not summon the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin over the rising rate of crime in the capital city. The House had on Tuesday, following the adoption of a […]
Constitution Review: Reps to Engage NGF, NGE, LG Chairmen, CSOs, Others
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review says it will engage the Nigerian Governors Forum, Conference of Speakers of State Legislature, Nigeria Guild of Editors, Chairmen of the 18 Political Parties, Civil Society Organisations, amongst others, as part of activities for the ongoing review. The Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Committee, […]
FCCPC Engages Discos Over Prepaid Meter Phase-Out
Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Tuesday re-echoed its committed to preventing any disadvantage to consumers particularly now with the ongoing meter upgrade. This is as the commission says it is actively engaging key stakeholders, including the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency […]
Energy Crisis: Cuban Government Cries Out Against Continued US Blockade
By Chinedu Echianu The Cuban Government has lamented the current energy crisis in the country occasioned by what it described as the continued blockade of its economy by the United States, making it difficult for it to import fuel and other equipment necessary to run the power grid. With Hurricane Oscar causing huge damage to […]
Reps to scrutinise acquisition of foreign military platforms by Nigerian Navy
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Navy has resolved to scrutinise the process leading to the acquisition of foreign military platforms by the Nigerian Navy. This is as the committee expressed it displeasure over the dismissal of Seaman Haruna Abbas. Chairman of the committee, Representative Yusuf Gagdi, made this known while addressing […]
Kogi: Governor Ododo Swears In New Local Government Chairmen
By Chinedu Echianu Following the conclusion of the Local Government elections in Kogi state, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has sworn in the newly elected chairmen and vice Chairmen of the 21 local government areas with a charge to be dedicated in serving the people they represent. At a ceremony held at the Banquet Hall in […]
Nasarawa kicks off workshop to strengthen public health laws
By Adetinuyo Julian Nasarawa State has officially commenced its Public Health Legal Assessment Workshop; a four-day event aimed at enhancing the state’s public health legal framework to better respond to emergencies. The workshop, held in Keffi, brings together key stakeholders, including government officials, legal experts, and public health professionals, to evaluate the state’s existing health […]
Mortuary Tax: Urban Radio, Enugu Apologizes for Misinformation
By Chinedu Echianu An Enugu based radio station, Urban Radio 94.5FM has recanted and apologized for a report in which it claimed that the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service had imposed a N40,000 daily mortuary tax on the people, saying it was an unfortunate oversight on their part. Recall that the social media was agog […]
APC Chieftain Faults Alleged Suspension of Senator Lokpobiri, Others.
By Nedu Echianu The South-South Zonal Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chukwuemeke Ogbuobodo Esq. and other zonal officers have condemned in strong terms the suspension of the Minister of State (Petroleum) Senator Heineken Lokpobiri by the party’s executive in his local government in Bayelsa State. Oguobodo who made this assertion in a […]
NEPC, NDPC Partner to Safeguard Registered Exporters Data
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has agreed to provide a framework that will safeguard personal and corporate transactions within the exporting community. The Executive Director, NEPC, Nonye Ayeni disclosed this in Abuja while receiving in her office the National Commissioner, NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatuniji. […]