Bill proposing jail term for refusal to recite national anthem withdrawn
By Hope James The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has withdrawn the bill proposing jail term for anyone who refuses to Recite the national anthem, Edum News reports. This was disclosed in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Musa Krishi in Abuja on Wednesday. The speaker noted […]
ICPC invites Jimi Lawal over alleged fraud
By Cheta Enyoghasi The Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has invited former Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai’s ex-aide, Jimi Lawal, for alleged fraud. Lawal served as a senior adviser and counsellor on the Kaduna economic development council and as el-Rufai’s special adviser during his first term. In a letter dated August 12, the […]
You’re a complete failure to Ebonyi Central Zone –Group slams Senator Eze
By Cheta Enyoghasi The Ebonyi Central Youth Forum has criticized Senator Ken Eze’s one-year term as an underperforming one, stating that his performance was unimpressive, lacking enthusiasm and genuine service to the people of the Ebonyi Central Senatorial Zone. The group, led by Hon. Clinton Igwe, asserted that his representation at the National Assembly has […]
New Health Policy’ll bring back Nigerian Doctors from abroad, says Pate
By Cheta Enyoghasi Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, has announced the approval of a new National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to help bring back Nigerian healthcare professionals, including doctors working abroad. The policy aims to address the exodus of Nigerian doctors from the country, which was approved by […]
Reps summon UNIZIK VC over alleged poor project execution
By Cheta Enyoghasi Prof. Carol Arinze-Umobi, Acting Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, has been called before the House of Representatives Committee on University Education for allegations of poor project execution and financial regulation abuse. Hon. Abubakar Hassan Fulata, Chairman of the House Committee on University Education, made the news following […]
Speaker, NASS, Tinubu conspired to pass old national anthem into law – Ezekwesili
By Cheta Enyoghasi Former Nigerian Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has accused House Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas and National Assembly members of conspiring with President Bola Tinubu to pass the old national anthem “Nigeria We Hail Thee” into law, claiming they violated the constitutional process. Ezekwesili criticised the Counter Subversion Bill and called for the Speaker […]
I earn over N21m monthly as take-home package, says Senator kawu
By Jennifer Amarachi Senator Sumaila Kawu, the lawmaker representing Kano South, has stated that his monthly take-home pay exceeds N21 million. This disclosure comes just 24 hours after the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission announced that each of the upper chamber’s 109 senators receives N1.06 million in pay and benefits every month. Mohammed Shehu, […]
FRSC warns against reckless driving
By Hope James The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has warned motorists against reckless driving, Edum News reports. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, gave this warning in a statement issued by the FRSC Spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide in Abuja on Tuesday. He noted that the reckless driving habits of some drivers on Nigerian roads, has […]
Peter Obi visits Paul, Jude Okoye amid family feud
By Jennifer Amarachi Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State and the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, recently paid a visit to Paul Okoye (P-Square) and his brother Jude in Lagos. This visit corresponds with a reported family conflict among the Okoye brothers, particularly Peter Okoye (also known as Mr. P). Peter Okoye recently accused […]
Psquare: Daniel Regha floors Obi for visiting Rudeboy amidst family feud
By Hope James Twitter influencer, Daniel Regha, has floored Peter Obi for visiting Rudeboy, Peter of the PSquare duo amidst their family feud, Edum News reports. He expressed his disappointment in a statement via his verified handle on X on Tuesday. He described the gesture as a misplaced priority, stating that Obi could have talked […]