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Sowore meets bail Condition
A Federal high court in Abuja has ordered the release of Omoyele Sowore, convener of #RevolutionNow Movement. Femi Falana, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Sowore’s counsel, earlier said the bail conditions set by the court have been met.
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I do not believe in Praying for my Enemies and wishing them well – Yul Edochie
Nollywood actor and politician, Yul Edochie, says he does not believe in praying for his enemies and wishing them well. Speaking via his official Twitter handle, the actor added that he can not be praying for somebody and the person will be busy planning evil for him. His tweet:
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Buhari Denies relegating Vice President after sacking Aides
President Mohammadu Buhari has denied relegating the office of the vice president in the running of critical aspects of the Country in recent times as the president also failed to hand over to Osibanjo as he traveled away. Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Babajide Omoworare, on Wednesday in Abuja on behalf of the president rejected all claims. Omoworare said, “He has no reason to do so. I don’t…
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Senate proposes 14 Year Jail Term for Sexual Offenders in Tertiary Institutions
The Senate, on Wednesday, debated a bill which proposed up to 14 years jail term, with a minimum of 5 years, without an option of fine for any educator who commits sexual offences in tertiary institutions. The proposed legislation titled “A Bill for an Act to Prevent, Prohibit and Redress Sexual Harassment of Students in Tertiary Educational Institutions and for other matters connected therewith 2019” has 27 clauses. Senator Omo-Agege, in his lead debate, said…
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Wife of Chief Zebrudaya Okorigwe in the new Masquerade TV Series is dead
Madam Peace Lizzy Evoeme,the wife of Chief Zebrudaya Okoroigwe in the New Masquerade TV Drama series is dead. She was a great artist and a pioneer in the entertainment industry. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace. Amen.
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If your Boss cannot Trust you why are you still there. – FFK Tells Osibanjo
Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani Kayode has urged Vice President, Professor Yemi Osibanjo to resign as the second citizen of Nigeria saying if his boss does not trust him then there is no need for him being called his Vice. This is coming following the recent event whereby chief of staff, Abba Kyari took a bill to London for President Mohammadu Buhari to pass into law. See his tweet below:
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Igbo can actualize their Potentials in a Structured Nigeria – Ike Ekweremadu
The former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has shared his thoughts on what the Igbo Community needs to harness their Potential, saying they do not need to separate from the Nigerian state but rather actualize their potentials if they keep their trust in a united Nigeria alive. He said this during the 2nd Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Memorial Lecture at the Igbariam campus of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. He said: “Ndigbo have many grouses, which…
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Adamawa Governor resumes Payment of N30,000 Minimum Wage
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has ordered the implementation of N30,000 new national minimum wage in the state which is to take effect from November, 2019 according to a statement to Director Media and communication, Solomon Kumangar. The statement reads, “Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has directed that payment of the new national minimum wage should commence from November, 2019. “This order covers state civil servants as well as local government employees.”
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Buhari can Preside from anywhere – Oshiomole
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has come out to defend the president on shades thrown at him for signing the PSC bill in London saying the president can rule from anywhere he finds himself. Oshiomhole said, “I was also excited to see Mr. President sign into law that Act in London. Again a couple of implication on this. That like you the President recognized that if you can…
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President Buhari approves new Appointment
President Mohammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr (Mrs) Sarah Omotunde Alade, as Special Adviser to the President on Finance and the Economy, domiciled in the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning. This was according to a press release on Tuesday. Sarah Omotunde Alade acted briefly as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and retired as Deputy Governor of the CBN in 2017.
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FG orders NCC to reduce Data Cost.
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami on Tuesday gave orders to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to work on modalities with other stakeholders in the industry in the next five working dates to reduce the price of data in the interest of Nigerians. The Minister said: ” I am urging the management of NCC to work towards reducing the price of data in Nigeria. It is too costly and people…
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In a Presidential System Of Government, the Chief of Staff is the assistant President – Akin Alabi
Federal lawmaker and owner of NairaBet, Oloye Akin Alabi has said that the position of a chief of staff is more powerful than the vice president in a presidential system of government saying he is the assistant president. The lawmaker was reacting to backlash from Nigerians on why it was Abba Kyari President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff that took the Deep Offshore Bill to the president in London for assent, instead of Vice President…
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