NECO: Gana’s lawyers write SaharaReporters over ‘defamation’

Lawyers representing Former Acting Registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Mr Abubakar Gana, have lodged a formal request to SaharaReporters for a public apology and retraction of 3 defamatory

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Plateau: Lawan urges IGP to provide security for traditional rulers

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Mohammad Adamu, to as a matter of urgency, deploy security for the protection of traditional rulers in

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Lagos cancels Independence day parade

By Benjamin Omoike, Lagos The Lagos State Government on Wednesday, announced a cancellation of the proposed Independence day parade, in commemoration of Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary. In a statement released

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Senate considers bill to guarantee safety at Nigerian airports

 By Martin Odiete, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday considered a critical bill that would ensure increased efficiency and guarantee the implementation of new national safety requirements in air transport system in Nigeria.  The

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INEC sets for Electronic Voting Machines virtual demonstration….as over 40 companies signify interest

By Martin Odiete, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) is set for a virtual or practical demonstration of Electronic Voting Machine, (EVM) with a view to enabling them evaluate

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Appointment of 21 judges: Court fixes Wednesday for judgment in suit challenging NJC, others

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed Wednesday, Sept. 30, to deliver judgment in a suit stopping the National Judicial Council (NJC) from appointing 21 out of the 33 persons

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Okowa lauds Buhari for railways development

Governor of Delta, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his bi-partisan approach to governance which engendered the completion of the 326-kilometre Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line. Okowa gave

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IGP PARTNERS AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION TO CURB FRAUD IN GOVERNANCE

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has reaffirmed his commitment to the Federal Government’s efforts at curbing fraud, enhancing transparency and accountability in government. The IGP made

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President Buhari to present 2021 budget next week…As Senate confirms receipt of PIB

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari would next week present the 2021 budget estimates to a joint sitting of the National Assembly. Lawan made

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Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm Eight nominees as Justices of Supreme Court, others

The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of eight Justices of the Court of Appeal as Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

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