The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate allegations of importation of substandard products and high-sulphur diesel into Nigeria. The Green Chamber also resolved to probe resurgence of fuel queues and the return of petrol subsidy. The resolution of the House was sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance moved at the plenary on Tuesday by Hon. Billy Osawaru and Hon. Phillip Agbese. The House also resolved to probe unavailability of fuel stock for downstream domestic refineries, disruption of distribution of PMS products, unfair subsidisation of PMS and other petroleum products racketeering and favouritism in the…
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The House of Representatives has demanded the probe of Contentious Clauses in the Samoa Agreement. The resolution of the House followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the Minority Leader, Hon. Aliyu Madaki, and 87 others on the floor of the House on Tuesday. It also called on the federal government to suspend the implementation of the Samoa Agreement. TheHintsNews reports that a national daily had reported that there were clauses that mandate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) rights in the $150 billion Samoa Agreement signed by the Nigerian government on 28 June. Dissatisfied with the distorted…
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a Bill that would ensure Nigerians in diaspora are given the right to vote from wherever they are in the world in any given election in the country. The Bill was sponsored by the Hon. Abbas Tajudeen and co-sponsored by the Hon. Sadiq Abdullahi. Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill at the plenary on Tuesday, Abdullahi argued that Section 39 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) grants citizens the fundamental right of freedom of expression and opinion. “All citizens therefore irrespective of their location anywhere in the…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has said that the training on automatic weather station (AWS) configuration and climate data tool (CDT) aimed at improving data availability and quality control by combining station data with satellite. Its Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Charles Anosike, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at the opening ceremony of the training. He noted that the training was in line with the agency’s determination to ensure that staff are adequately trained and skilled in modern trends in weather and climate application tools Anosike added that building agricultural systems resilience in the Nigerian…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that it would not hesitate to sanction airline operators engaged in deceitful departure time scheduling. Its Acting Director General, Capt. Chris Najomo stated this on Tuesday in Abuja following the prevalent cases of deceitful departure time scheduling by the airlines. Against this background, the agency warned the airlines to desist from the infraction or face dire regulatory actions. Speaking through the NCAA Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, Najomo said since he assumed office, he has made processes for licensing easy for operators. He said if the NCAA was…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has called for synergy among stakeholders in the maritime industry in order to eradicate corrupt practices in the sector. Akume made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at the 17th edition of the International Maritime Seminar for Judges. He lamented that corruption was a significant impediment to development and efficiency in any society as it increases the cost of doing business, limits economic growth, negatively impacts social well-being, deprives the government of legitimate revenue and tarnishes the country’s image. “I therefore, call on all stakeholders to…
As part of efforts to curb food inflation, the federal government has announced a 150-day duty-free import window for food commodities. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari while addressing a press conference on monday in Abuja said the measures would be implemented over the next 180 days. His words: “A 150-day duty-free import window for food commodities. Suspension of duties, tariffs and taxes for the importation of certain food commodities (through land and sea borders) “These commodities include maize, husked brown rice, wheat and cowpeas. Under this arrangement, imported food commodities will be subjected to a…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that defeat awaits the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in 2027 and not President Bola Tinubu over the Kano emirship crisis. TheHintsNews reports that NNPP Kano state Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa recently said the lingering emirship tussle might negatively work against Tinubu’s second term ambition in 2027. Reacting however, Kano APC Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas in a statement issued Monday said bringing up the issue of 2027 presidential election by the Kano NNPP chairman diversionary. He maintained that NNPP and its national leader, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso would suffer the consequences of the ongoing emirship…
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has announced the dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Mr. Ajuji Ahmed and Mr. Dipo Olayokun as Acting National Chairman and National Secretary. Ahmed and Olayokun led NWC are loyal to Gov. Abah Yusuf of Kano State and the national leader of the party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The NEC also affirmed the six months suspension of Yusuf and the expulsion of Kwankwaso from the party. The party noted that the decision of its Board of Trustees to call to order the erring National Officers of…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Wednesday 3rd July arrested a youth corps member, Yusuf Abdulrahman, 25, at Corpers Lodge, Sumaila area of Kano state with 1.250kg of Loud. In Osun state, the agency also arrested the head of Akarabata community in Ile-Ife, Baale Ige Babatunde, 50, on Friday 5th July with fresh cannabis plants that weighed 5kg. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said NDLEA operatives also raided the Lagos base of a high-profile cocaine syndicate headed by a couple: Agbakoba Mmadu, and Agbakoba IChinwe as well as their…