Coalition of Civil Society Organisations and Political Parties for Good Governance (COSOSAP) has said that the planned strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) scheduled to commence on August 2 will further aggravate the suffering of the citizens. Its National Coordinator, Dr. Lillian Ogbole, stated this while addressing a press conference Thursday in Abuja. While acknowledging the hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidy, the coalition called for patience and understanding from all Nigerians in order to an end to the retrogressive and corrupt subsidy regime to pave the way for robust and competitive open market operations. Ogbole stressed…
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The House Representatives has demanded for the statement of account for a period covering 10 years of all funds trapped in other banks and funds recovered by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and other agencies. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion titled, ”Need to Identify and Recover Public Funds Seized, Forfeited and Abandoned in Financial Institutions and Government Agencies to Improve the Current Economic Challenges In Nigeria”. Moving the motion at the plenary on Thursday, Hon. Dachung Bagos said the Proceeds of…
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to immediately suspend the acquisition of OVH Energy Marketing. It also called on the entity to propose relocation of the NNPC Retail Head office from Abuja to Lagos pending the outcome of the investigation. The Green Chamber also set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the acquisition of OVH Energy by the NNPC and report back to the House within four weeks for further legislative action. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion jointly sponsored by Hon. Miriam Onuoha, Hon.…
Following the recent resignation of Senator Abdulahi Adamu as the National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Senator Iyiola Omisore as the National Secretary, the Coalition of North Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Leaders and Support Groups on Thursday endorsed the immediate past Governor of Kano state, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the next National Chairman of the party. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, the Convener, Okpokwu Ogenyi, expressed optimism that APC under Ganduje would complement the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s blueprint for the benefit of Nigerians. He stressed that the region firmly believed that…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen, North-west Zone have endorsed the immediate past Governor of Kano state, Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje as the next National Chairman of the party. The Chairmen made this known in a statement issued Thursday and jointly signed by Hon. Isa Acida (Sokoto State), Prince Abdullahi Abbas (Kano State); Air Cdre. EX Jekada, (Kaduna State); Mallam Aminu Gumel (Jigawa State), Hon. Abubakar Kana (Kebbi state); Hon. Tuku Danfulani (Zamfara State)and Hon. Muhammad Sani (Katsina State). They said: “We the State Chammen of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the seven States comprising Kano, Kaduna,…
The National Vice Chairman, North-west, Dr. Salihu Lukman has resigned his position as member of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Lukman made this known in a letter dated July 26, 2023 addressed to the Acting National Chairman of the party, Senator Abubakar Kyari. TheHintsNews reports that the Kaduna born politician vehemently oppose the speculation that the immediate past Governor of Kano state, Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje will assumed the position of the National chairman of the party following the resignation of former National Chairman, Senator Abdulahi Adamu and National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore. Lukman insisted…
Soldiers in Niger have blockaded the presidential palace, as well as several ministries in the capital, Niamey, according to reports. No shots were fired and it’s not clear if this is an attempt by the presidential guard to seize power. The president’s office tweeted that the guards unsuccessfully tried to get support from the military in their “anti-republican” efforts. President Mohamed Bazoum is in his residence with his family, AFP reports. One unnamed source told the same agency the move was a “fit of temper” by troops, and that talks were underway. Reports say the immediate former president, Mohammed Issoufou,…
Mpape, is a suburb in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with close proximity to the city centre. Like other suburbs like Dutse, Kabusa, Durumi, Apo, it is populated by low income earners. However, towards the twilight of administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mpape was renamed Maitama extension. Ever since, there has been gradual demolition of the hilly community. The community is located opposite Maitama, across the expressway linking Asokoro and Kubwa. Although largely undeveloped, Mpape has lots of potential. Its excellent location near Maitama, its hilly nature and plans of future development makes for an attractive investment. Places of…
Former Governors, Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Ifeanyi Ugwanyi of Enugu state, the presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and the immediate past governor of Osun state, Gboyega Oyetola have been nominated as ministers by President Bola Tinubu. Also, the former Governor of Bauchi state, Isa Yuguda, Senator Kabiru Marafa, Deputy National, North of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abubakar Kyari and Hon. James Faleke are also part of those cleared by the Department of State Security (DSS). The full list 1. Prof. C. Abraham – Abia State 2. Sen. Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed – Adamawa…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the federal government to reverse all perceived anti-poor policies, including the recent hike in the pump price of petrol. TheHintsNews reports that the decision of Union was reached at NLC’s Central Working Committee (CWC), meeting held on Tuesday at the Labour House, Abuja. The Union warned that if the federal government failed to heed to its demand, it would embark on an indefinite nationwide strike from August 2. To this end, the Union has directed all its affiliates and state councils to immediately begin mobilisation of workers and other…