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Zamfara APC crisis deepens as fourth faction emerges

NewsDeskNgJul 10, 2024July 10, 20240

The crisis in the Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressive Congress, APC, has deepened as a fourth faction led by a member of the House of Representatives, Aminu Sani Jaji, representing Birinin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency, has emerged. According to reports, before the emergence of Jaji’s faction, former Governor...

Nurses, midwives suspend 5-day warning strike in Kaduna

NewsDeskNgJul 10, 2024July 10, 20240

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Kaduna State chapter, has suspended its 5-day warning strike. This is contained in a statement issued by its chairman, Ishaku Yahaya, on Monday. He explained that the level of seriousness and commitment made by the government through the office of the Secretary...

We Enjoy Equal Privileges With Ranking Members During Plenary – Rep. Agbese

NewsDeskNgJul 10, 2024July 10, 20240

Rep. Philip Agbese, a member of the House of Representatives, has debunked an accusation that the leadership of the Green Chamber discriminates against new members during debates. Speaking to newsmen on Tuesday, Agbese emphasised that the Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Deputy Benjamin Kalu have consistently shown courtesy to...

Maritime Seminar For Judges Aimed At Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution In The Sector – NSC Boss

NewsDeskNgJul 10, 2024July 10, 20240

The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigeria Shippers Council, Barrister Akutah Pius, has stated that the 17th International Maritime Seminar for Judges, organised by the council in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute (NJI), aims to promote alternative dispute resolution in the maritime sector. Speaking on the TVC programme “Business Nigeria,”...

Reps to Investigate Controversial Clauses in Samoa Partnership Agreement

NewsDeskNgJul 9, 2024July 9, 20240

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into controversial clauses in the Samoa Partnership Agreement signed recently by the Federal Government. According to a statement signed by House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr, on Tuesday, this is to ensure that they align with constitutional provisions, extant laws, and national interests....

Gov Fubabra’s Leadership Model Rated Highly In Transparency, Accountability

NewsDeskNgJul 9, 2024July 9, 20240

The Independent Monitors on Good Governance in Nigeria (IMGGN) has ranked Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State highly in transparency and accountability in governance. At a press conference in Port Harcourt, the convener of the group, Okwa Dan, lauded Governor Fubara’s commitment to sustainable growth and development in Rivers State....

Kano: Group Warns Kwankwaso, Gov Yusuf to Cease Anti-Tinubu Plot or Face Consequences

NewsDeskNgJul 9, 2024July 9, 20240

The Northern Patriotic Agenda (NPA) has warned former presidential candidate, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso and Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf over their recent scheme to overthrow the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group described Kwankwaso’s letter to members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the National...

Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian regions

NewsDeskNgJul 9, 2024July 9, 20240

Ukraine on Tuesday responded to the recent heavy Russian missile fire with drone attacks in Russia. A depot of tanks belonging to the oil company Lukoil in the Volgograd region was set on fire as a result. Regional Governor Andrey Bocharov blamed the incident on debris from drones that was...

Bill to introduce Diaspora voting scales second reading

NewsDeskNgJul 9, 2024July 9, 20240

The House of Representatives has passed the Diaspora Voting Bill for second reading. The bill, co-sponsored by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen and Sodeeq Abdullahi, seeks to amend the 2022 Electoral Act and provide opportunities for Nigerians in Diaspora to vote. Leading debate on the bill, Abdullahi said the proposed legislation...

SSANU, NASU stage nationwide protests over withheld salaries

NewsDeskNgJul 9, 2024July 9, 20240

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, alongside the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, on Tuesday, staged nationwide protests in the various campuses of public universities demanding the immediate release of their withheld salaries. Recall that NASU national president, Makolo Hassan, had on Monday said...

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Zamfara APC crisis deepens as fourth faction emerges

Nurses, midwives suspend 5-day warning strike in Kaduna

We Enjoy Equal Privileges With Ranking Members During Plenary – Rep. Agbese

Maritime Seminar For Judges Aimed At Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution In The Sector – NSC Boss

Reps to Investigate Controversial Clauses in Samoa Partnership Agreement

Gov Fubabra’s Leadership Model Rated Highly In Transparency, Accountability

Kano: Group Warns Kwankwaso, Gov Yusuf to Cease Anti-Tinubu Plot or Face Consequences

Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian regions

Bill to introduce Diaspora voting scales second reading

SSANU, NASU stage nationwide protests over withheld salaries