…urges State Assemblies to domesticate Child Rights Act Abuja – The Senate has directed the Federal Ministry of Justice to ensure the prosecution of any official of the Correctional Service found complicit in the unjustified incarceration of minors. It also directed its Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters; and Interior to investigate the… Continue reading Senate Seeks Prosecution Of Officials Behind Unlawful Incarceration Of Minors
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Abaribe resigns as Minority Leader
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South Senatorial District, has formally resigned his position as Minority Leader of the Senate. His resignation was conveyed in a letter dated 26th May, 2022. The letter was read by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, at the start of plenary, on Wednesday. Abaribe’s resignation as Minority Leader of the Senate,… Continue reading Abaribe resigns as Minority Leader
Oyo Senator Resigns PDP Membership, Defects To APC
Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Kola Balogun, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Balogun’s notice of defection was contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and read at the start of plenary on Wednesday. His defection brings the number of… Continue reading Oyo Senator Resigns PDP Membership, Defects To APC
Senate Moves To Honour Ejiro, Brave Tanker Driver For Averting Cataatrophe In Delta
…. Recommends him to Buhari for National Honours Abuja – The Senate has resolved to honour Ejiro Otarigho, the brave tanker driver who drove a burning tanker from danger zone to avert a tragic fire incident in Agbarho, Delta State. It also recommended Ejiro to President Muhammadu Buhari for National Honours. This followed a motion… Continue reading Senate Moves To Honour Ejiro, Brave Tanker Driver For Averting Cataatrophe In Delta
Primaries: Remain Committed To Our Political System Irrespective Of Outcome, Lawan Tells Lawmakers
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has called on lawmakers to stay committed to the political system of their respective parties not minding the outcome of the just concluded primaries. The Senate President made this known on Tuesday in an address delivered to welcome members of the upper chamber back from the break. The chamber,… Continue reading Primaries: Remain Committed To Our Political System Irrespective Of Outcome, Lawan Tells Lawmakers
TWO APC Senators Defect To Opposition PDP
…Abaribe to resign as Minority Leader Wednesday Abuja – Two prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senate Majority Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Adamu Aliero, have officially defected to the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP). Also to defect formally tomorrow, Wednesday, is the Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, whose defection to the All Progressives… Continue reading TWO APC Senators Defect To Opposition PDP
33 Nigerian players set to sign professional contracts with European clubs
As the five -day Ejike Ugboaja FC scouting programme ended in Abuja over the weekend, 33 young Nigerian players have been selected by the Scouts to earn professional contracts from their respective clubs in Europe. The 33 players with 19 from Ejike Ugboaja FC were selected after a five-day intensive screening programme which attracted five… Continue reading 33 Nigerian players set to sign professional contracts with European clubs
PDP, APC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES SHOW OF SHAME – ICDGG
The just concluded Presidential Primaries of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) and the All Progressives ‘ Congress, (APC) have been adjudged as a show of shame and mockery. A statement by the International Coalition for Deocracy and Good Governance, (ICDGG) described both exercises as lacking in every essence of democracy. The statement signed by the… Continue reading PDP, APC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES SHOW OF SHAME – ICDGG
Democracy Day: Isi-Uzo Council Boss Congratulates Ugwuanyi For Exemplary Leadership
The Executive Chairman of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, Hon. Barr. Obiora Chibuzo Obeagu, has felicitated with the people of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, on the occasion of democracy day celebration and thanked them for overwhelming supports and solidarity to his administration. The Chairman also lauded the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Ifeanyi… Continue reading Democracy Day: Isi-Uzo Council Boss Congratulates Ugwuanyi For Exemplary Leadership
Rising Insecurity: NHRC Reiterates Commitment To Protection And Enforcement Of Human Rights Of Citizens
The Governing Council of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reacted to the rising insecurity in the country, reiterating that the Commission remains fully committed to playing its role in the promotion, protection and enforcement of the human rights of the citizens of Nigeria as well as all resident in accordance with Sections 33… Continue reading Rising Insecurity: NHRC Reiterates Commitment To Protection And Enforcement Of Human Rights Of Citizens