Zamfara Lawmakers Begin Fresh Moves To Impeach Dep. Gov.
The Zamfara State House of Assembly has begun fresh moves to impeach the state’s deputy governor, Mahdi Aliyu. The deputy speaker of the House, Musa Bawa, at Friday’s plenary submitted a document requesting the impeachment of the deputy governor. Mr…
Military Retirees Get 25% of 24 Months Arrears — MPB Chairman
The chairman, Military Pensions Board (MPB) Rear Admiral Saburi Lawal, has said over 90,000 military retirees have been paid 25 percent of the 24 months arrears of minimum wage increment. This is aside major generals and above and their equivalents…
ASUU UniJos Chapter Set To Proceed On Indefinite Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) University of Jos chapter has said it had resolved to proceed on an indefinite strike until ‘fidelity’ returns to their relationship with the government on meeting their demands. ASUU in a press statement…
Nigerian govt delaying our seaport project, investors ready – Gov Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has said the planned Ondo Sea Port Project will not be abandoned. The Governor disclosed that some investors have expressed interest in the project already but that its take-off was being delayed because of approval…
Tuchel reveals role for Chelsea’s left-footed Brazilian star
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has revealed returnee, Kenedy, will be slotted into a wing-back role in the team. He said the role is ‘perfect’ for the player, but insisted that the Brazilian will have to ‘fight for his place in…
Why Egypt wants final day against Senegal moved
Egypt has told the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to move the date of the Africa Cup of Nations final to a different date. The North Africans want the game played on Monday, arguing that they have played more minutes…
Federal lawmaker from Jigawa escapes mob action in his LGA
Member Representing Birnin Kudu/Buji Federal constituency Magaji Da’u Aliyu has narrowly escaped a mob action by the angry youths of his constituency. The incident happened on Thursday when the aggrieved members of the constituency blocked Kukuma village road to prevent…
Amid lingering crisis, APC sets for February 26 Convention
After weeks of uncertainty and speculations, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday, informed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of plans to hold its national convention on February 26. The APC had forwarded its notification letter, dated February…