News as it breaks
The House of Representatives has turned down the report of its Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) which probed the importation of adulterated fuel into the country for failing to do a thorough job. The House took the decision during the consideration of the report at the Committee of the Whole…
The National Youth Service Corps has directed married Prospective Female Corps Members to report for registration at the Orientation Camps in their husbands’ state of domicile, irrespective of the states indicated on their call-up letters. It also said they must report to camp with their marriage certificates, evidence of change…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State says the immediate past Governor, Chief Willie Obiano did his best and that his administration will continue on the foundation he laid.Professor Soludo who was speaking in an interview on Arise News Television described Chief Obiano as honourable.He explained that they met in August,…
The new Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo says the economy of the State is in bad shape. Professor Soludo stated this while on an interview on Arise News television. He said that from the audited account of the state ending December 31, 2021, there was about N300…
Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has signed the review to the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between her and the National Youth Service Corps NYSC. At the event, INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, heaped praises on the selflessness, dedication and commitment of members…
House wants CBN to re-enforce spending of coins The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to re-enforce the use of coins as legal tender in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by a member from Bauchi state Mr Umar Lawal at…
Nigeria’s crude oil grade Bonny Light, has risen to $109.2 per barrel in the international market, after closing lower over the weekend. Available market statistics showed that Bonny Light witnessed a marginal rise of 0.26 cent, while Brent witnessed a significant leap of 6 percent to $114.40. Further data shows…
Ghana has unveiled a list of 27 players who will prosecute the two-legged World Cup play-offs against the Super Eagles of Nigeria this Friday and next Tuesday. According to a statement on Ghana’s Football Association website, Coach Otto Addo has named a 27 man squad for the FIFA World Cup…
President Muhammadu Buhari has commissioned the Dangote Fertiliser Plant in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos. He inaugurated the multi-billion dollar facility on Tuesday at an event well attended by many political, traditional, and religious leaders, as well as key members of the private sector from various parts of the country.…
The Federal Government has threatened sanctions against the management of National Assembly for breaching the provisions of the National Minimum Wage Act, 2019, signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari. The threat notice was contained in a two-page circular with Reference No: SWC/S/65/III/696, dated February 21, 2022, entitled “Implementation of…
