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The lead counsel for the Academic Staff Union of Universities and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called on the speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila to apologise to the members of the union. The human rights lawyer also faulted the speaker for denying the agreement reached with ASUU. Falana in a text sent to our correspondent …

•Works and Housing, Defence ministries get highest allocation  •Approves N819.54bn 2022 supplementary budget •Fresh borrowing to be sourced from CBN to fund projects  •Extends 2022 budget implementation to March •Tension as Senate drops president’s N23.7trn ways and means advances request   •Adjourns plenary to Jan. 17 The Senate and House of Representatives, yesterday, passed the 2023 appropriation bill after raising the …

•Says he’s difficult to satisfy President Muhammadu Buhari has warned security personnel not to jeopardise the 2023 general elections by their actions. The president who spoke during the commissioning of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) staff quarters in Abuja, yesterday, said though security agencies had a role to play in ensuring crisis free and credible elections, they must remain apolitical and …

An explosion has rocked the ancient city of Okene, the headquarters of Kogi Central Senatorial district, the home town of Governor Yahaya Bello. The explosion at the governor’s home town occurred a few hours before the expected historic visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Kogi State today. Controversy has however trailed the explosion. While some persons attributed it to a …

The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have listed conditions for the proposed review of the national minimum wage, saying the continuous rise in inflation and the devaluation of the naira must be checked before the salary increase announced by the Federal Government could be considered. The organised labour explained that the cost of virtually all consumables in …

…Assures better collaboration with govt to ensure peace, security Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu; Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., and other top government functionaries, on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba …

…Assures of Enabling Environment for Justice Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has recommended the immediate suspension of Assistant Superintendent of Police, Drambi Vandi, the officer who allegedly shot and killed Lagos Lawyer, Barrister Omobolanle Raheem. Officer Vandi is attached to the Ajah Divisional Headquarters of the Lagos State Police Command. According to a press statement made available …

By Igbotako Nowinta Benin City, Nigeria – President Muhammadu Buhari has been called upon to give Nigerian voters free, fair and credible elections in February 2023. The Pastor in Charge of Zone and Parish, Adeniyi Emoruwa, made the call during the week at the Festival of Nine Lessons & Carol Service, organized by the Redeemed Christian Church of God Shekinah …

Former Minister of Interior and foremost maritime operator, Emmanuel Iheanacho, has said that liberation and local refining of crude oil in the country was the solution to petroleum scarcity in the country. Speaking with Vanguard in his Lagos office, Iheanacho said liberalisation wouldresult in more investors coming into the industry, a decision that will lead to a fall in prices …

There are strong indications that the five aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party governors may endorse their preferred presidential candidate on January 5, barring any unforeseen circumstances. The PUNCH gathered on Tuesday that the governors, who are presently meeting in London, United Kingdom, might be influenced by former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s advice that the Presidency should come to the South-East in 2023. Governors …