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…as Some members kick against the bill The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill seeking to return Nigeria back to reciting the old National Anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee’ and discard the present one, ‘Arise O’ Compatriots. Sponsored by the House Leader, Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, the bill speedily passed through first, second reading, considered and approved at the …

The Kano State House of Assembly has dethroned the five Emirs and abolished the five Emirates in the state. The development followed a special session held by the lawmakers on the floor of the house presided over by the speaker, RT. Hon. Jibrin Falgore. At the resumed proceeding, the Assembly has passed Kano emirates council law (repeal bill) 2024 after …

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has assured that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to making life better for Nigerians. The Minister noted that there are efforts ongoing by the government to put structures in place that will attract local and foreign investors to transform the economy. Speaking at the Maiden Edition of the …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has signed into law the 2024 revised supplementary budget of N404bn with an increase of 22 percent. Speaking during the signing of the budget at the Government House, Benin City, Obaseki said the revised budget has become necessary following the inflationary trend in the economy as the adjustments have to reflect new realities. According …

Edo State Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV) has commenced physical verification and reassessment of personnel across the State. In a statement, the Edo State Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV) Coordinator, Mukhtar Yusuf-Osagie, said the headcount is aimed at revalidating the identity of officials of the scheme and enhancing efficiency. According to him, the exercise which commenced on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Edo North Senatorial …

By Eben Enasco Traders in Edo State have staged a peaceful protest to the State House of Assembly and the Government House, Benin City to seek government intervention into the rising cost of living in the state The protesters, comprising members of the Traders’ Welfare Union of Nigeria, Edo State chapter and Ekiosa Market Traders Association, targeted major streets, the …

A KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, AT THE SUMMIT ON THE STATE OF DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA AT THE SHEHU MUSA YAR’ADUA CENTRE, ABUJA, ON WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2024. PROTOCOLS It is a great honour and my pleasure to address this important gathering that seeks to reflect on the state of democracy in Africa. First of all, I …

“The anniversary is going to be low-key, there would be no major ceremony but a sectorial briefing by the ministers. The essence is to ensure that government funds are kept for the people. The Nigerian government is going to hold a “low-key” official ceremony to mark the one year in office of President Bola Tinubu, according to the Minister of …

Dr Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director/CEO  of  National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), says  the Federal Government has approved the prohibition of money rituals and glamourising  of vices in Nigerian films. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Husseini disclosed this at a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood held in Enugu on Wednesday. The event was organised by the NFVCB and …

Europe has struggled over the Middle East for a very long time. The decision by Ireland, Spain and Norway to recognize a Palestinian state tells us more about the domestic politics of those countries than anything else. Obviously, the decision of three European nations to take this step is newsworthy and will have repercussions diplomatically, perhaps putting pressure on their allies to take a firmer …