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Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has strongly voiced his concerns over the potential appointment of a religious extremist with a fervent political agenda to a ministerial position. In a tweet from his verified Twitter account, the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emphasized that individuals holding fanatical beliefs should not occupy public office,…
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has officially revealed the chairmen of the 74 full-standing committees of the 10th Senate. After hours of closed-door sessions, the Senate committees were announced on Monday, showcasing a blend of experienced politicians and seasoned leaders taking the helm of various critical committees. Some notable names were included in the list…
In a startling turn of events, Haruna Kolo, a former Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) desk officer at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), has admitted to allegations of bribery involving job seekers in exchange for employment. Kolo revealed during a House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigation that he had indeed collected substantial…
Shocking Attack on Paschal Agbodike’s Residence Sends Ripples Through Nigeria’s Political Landscape The home of Paschal Agbodike, a distinguished member of the House of Representatives representing Ihiala Federal Constituency, has been targeted by yet-to-be-identified assailants. The attack, which took place in the early hours of Tuesday, saw the assailants unleash mayhem by setting Agbodike’s residence…
Former Nigerian Minister of Power, Works, and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has escalated his response to the false allegations and cyberstalking directed towards him. Fashola has taken legal action against the individuals behind the accusations, including Jackson Ude, Reportera.ng, and Yoruba Sheikh. These individuals were alleged to have been involved in spreading the baseless claims that…
In a startling revelation before the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee, Kolo Haruna, the Special Assistant to the Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Muheeba Dankaka, has unveiled a disturbing job racketeering operation. Kolo detailed how he was involved in remitting proceeds from the sale of job positions to his principal. Kolo’s testimony…
In a bid to avert a potential nationwide industrial strike, the Nigerian federal government has reversed its decision to initiate contempt proceedings against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). The government, through the Federal Ministry of Justice, had threatened to take the labour leaders to the National Industrial Court of Nigeria…
Senate Suspends Screening of Festus Keyamo Amid Controversy The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has reportedly arrived at the Presidential Villa following a contentious session in the Senate. This session culminated in a motion to suspend the ongoing screening of Festus Keyamo, the ministerial nominee from Delta State. The motion to suspend…
In a day that witnessed both confirmations and uproar, the Nigerian Senate navigated through a challenging session as it screened and confirmed ministerial nominees. Notably, the confirmation process hit a roadblock for some prominent figures, and the session took an unexpected turn when the confirmation of three nominees, including Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Stella Okotete, and…
Festus Keyamo extended an apology to the Nigerian Senate on Monday for his actions that undermined the parliament’s oversight role during his term as the Minister of State for Employment, Labour, and Productivity in the previous administration. The apology came amidst controversy that emerged during his screening on Monday morning. Senator Darlington Nwokocha, who represented…