Today's Headlines: Tinubu, APC Oppose Tendering Of Evidence From BVAS; Senate Presidency: Igbo Youths Plan Pro-Kalu Rally
Tinubu, APC Oppose Tendering Of Evidence From BVAS Photo Credit: Vanguard Newspapers President Bola Tinubu and All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday opposed the tendering in evidence, of information that was extracted from the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, machines that were used for the conduct of the 2023 presidential election.
Introducing Tinubu's new SGF, George Akume.
According to Legit.ng, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made several important appointments since taking office on May 29, 2023. On Friday, he appointed George Akume as the new Secretary of the Federal Government. Here are seven things to know about Acme: Akume was born on December 27, 1953, in Wanune-Tarka Council Area of Benue State.
As A Party We Allowed Many PDP Appointees Remain In Service & Adamu Wants A Repeat Of 2015- Salihu Lukman
Salihu Lukman, the national vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the North West, has accused the party's national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, of behaving like a factional leader. The APC chieftain said in a statement made on Wednesday, as reported by The Cable, that Abdullahi Adamu is not working for the success of those selected by the party as presiding officers in the 10th National Assembly.
Today's Headlines: Lagos Ban On RTEAN, NURTW: NLC, TUC Protest At Govt House; Senate, And House Of Reps: No need to keep Two Houses – Shekarau Tells Tinubu
NLC, TUC Protest At Govt House Photo Credit: Vanguard Newspaper LEADERS of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, yesterday, stormed the Lagos State Government House, in Alausa, protesting the continued ban on the activities of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN, and the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW.
Today's Headlines: We’re In Very Difficult Moment – Adamu, Uzodimma Elected Progressive Govs’ Chair
We’re In Very Difficult Moment – Adamu The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Adamu, says with the removal of petrol subsidy, Nigeria is in a very difficult moment. He spoke on Wednesday when he received new and returning governors of the APC at the party’s headquarters in Abuja.
Senate approves N1.4 trillion as 2021, 2022 budget for NDDC
"The Niger Delta Development Commission, or NDDC, has received Senate approval for a total amount of N1,413,991,634,495.65 for its 2021 and 2022 budgets." Source stated. In accordance with what the Senate approved yesterday, "the agency would receive N485,794,575,131 for its fiscal year 2021 and N928,297,049,364.65 for its fiscal year 2022."
2 PDP Senators dump party in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate.
Two PDP senators leave the party, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, PDP, Edo South, has resigned as the People's Democratic Party's (PDP) chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts with immediate effect. According to VANGUARD NEWS, Urhoghide claimed in a letter to Senator Ahmad Lawan, President of the Senate, that he made the difficult choice because of the unfavorable political energy currently emanating from the unbridgeable divisions and quarrels within the PDP at the national level, particularly in my dear state, Edo State.
ASUP to Buhari: Sign BSC/HND Dichotomy Bill before May 29
Before he leaves office on May 29, President Muhammadu Buhari is urged to sign into law the bill to end the BSC/HND Dichotomy, according to the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP). In an interview with Vanguard in Abuja, Comrade Anderson Ezeibe, National President of ASUP, stated that young Nigerians are no longer interested in studying in the country's polytechnic institutions because of the dichotomy.
Adamu Seems To Be Interested In Ensuring Rebellious Leadership Emerges In 10th N'Assembly- Salihu Lukman
National Vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the North West, Salihu Lukman has accused the national chairman of the party, Abdullahi Adamu of behaving like a factional leader. In a statement released on Wednesday as reported by The Cable, the APC chieftain argued that Abdullahi Adamu is not working for the success of those the party have nominated as presiding officers in the 10th national assembly.
Nigerian Senate Directs Ministry Of Works Under Fashola To Refund N692m Mismanaged On Projects
Senator Matthew Urhoghide, who chairs the Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC), oversaw an investigation into the AuGF report. The committee then presented its findings to the Senate leadership. The Nigerian Senate has requested that the Federal Ministry of Works, which is headed by Babatunde Fashola, a former governor of Lagos State, reimburse the federation account with the N692 million that was allocated for certain projects in 2018 but were not executed.
Senate Approves NDDC’s N1.4 Trn 2021, 2022
The Senate yesterday approved N1.4trn as 2021 and 2022 budgets of the Niger Delta Development Commission. Of the amount, N485.7bn is for the 2021 financial year; even as N928.2bn is for 2022. The approval observed the attention of a record via way of means of the Senate Ad hoc Committee on 2021 and 2022 price range estimates of NDDC at plenary.
10th Assembly: APC chieftain backs Abbas for Speaker
A chieftain of All Progressive Congress and member-elect for Etsako Federal Constituency in Edo State, Dekeri Anamero, has commended the ruling party over its choice of popular Kaduna lawmaker, Tajudeen Abbas, for the position of Speaker of House of Representatives. Senator Godswill Akpabio, the former minister of Niger Delta affairs, and Senator Jibrin Barau, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, were each micro-zoned for the job of Senate president by the APC.
Buhari Asks Senate To Approve Payments Of $556m, £98m, N226bn Judgment Debts
President Muhammadu Buhari has sought the approval of the Senate over a request to pay different sums as judgment debts. According to the Dailytrust Newspaper, the amounts which are $566,754,584, £98,526,012 and N226 billion — are said to be owed by the federal government. At the plenary meeting on Wednesday, Senate President Ahmad Lawan read the president's letter of request.
Today's Headline:What I'll Do If Elected Senate President-Akpabio, Tinubu To Unveil Book On El-Rufai
10th Assembly: What I will do if elected Senate President - Akpabio photo Credit: p.m.news Godswill Akpabio, a top contenders for the Senate presidency, of the 10th National Assembly, has assured lawmakers of stability in the upper chamber if elected. Akpabio gave the assurance in Abuja on Tuesday, when he led 42 other senators, under the aegis of Integrity Group, to meet with Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, the APC National Chairman, and members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).
NDDC reported that the approved Budget of the committee will be used prudently
The Director General of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku called the Senate's approval of the committee's 2023 budget a milestone in the development of the Niger Delta region. The N876bn billion budget was approved Tuesday after the Senate requested more information and clarification on the NDDC's financial activities related to the 2021 and 2022 budget projections.
Today's Headlines:Kalu Takes New Course At Harvard;Policemen Comb Seun Kuti’s House, Shrine
Kalu Takes New Course At Harvard Photo Credit:Punch Newspapers The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has said he is prepared for the 10th Senate having armed himself with the requisite knowledge ahead of time. The former Abia State governor disclosed this via his Facebook page where he posted pictures indicating that he had just concluded a leadership course at Harvard Business School.
#ENDSARS: Senate passes bill to compensate victims
A bill to provide compensation for EndSARS protest victims was approved by the Senate on Wednesday for second reading. Senator Gershom Bassey of Cross River State, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, introduced the measure with the title "A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Emergency Management Agency Act."
Senate indicts SEC DG and commissioners in N594 million vehicle scandal
The Senate has shed light on the issue surrounding vehicle allowances that is shaking the Securities and Exchange Commission and its commissioners. The N594 million car allowances controversy has been linked to the Securities and Exchange Commission's director general and commissioners. However, the Senate has mandated that the impacted parties reimburse the money to the CRF.
Senate Spokesman Stresses Individual Limitations in Decision on Buhari's Loan Request
In recent news, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari submitted a request to the Senate for the approval of an $800 million World Bank loan. This request has caused concern among many Nigerians. However, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, an APC member and Senate spokesman, made it clear in an interview with Channels TV that he, as an individual senator, does not have the authority to determine whether the loan request will be approved or not.
Today's Headlines:I'm Not Aware Of Akpabio's Nomination For Senate Presidency - Yari; Tinubu, Akpabio, Others To Unveil Book On El-Rufai's Eight Years In Kaduna
I'm Not Aware Of Akpabio's Nomination For Senate Presidency - Yari Photo Credit: Premium Times The senator-elect for Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari, says he is not aware of Akpabio's nomination for Senate Presidency because the All Progressives Congress (APC) has not told him it has zoned the position to another part of the country.