Abuja (Peionews) – The Executive Secretary of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chief Tony Ojukwu SAN has lamented the destruction caused by a decade of insurgency in North East Nigeria saying we cannot continue the war forever. He made this statement in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital during the second meeting of the Borno State… Continue reading We Can’t Continue This War Forever; We Need To Lay Foundation For Sustainable Peace – NHRC Boss
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Naira Free Fall: Senate Summons CBN Governor
The Senate, on Wednesday, resolved to summon the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, to educate and inform senators in a closed session on the reasons for the rapid depreciation of the value of the naira. It also mandated the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions to assess… Continue reading Naira Free Fall: Senate Summons CBN Governor
Security Threats Prompt Nasarawa Govt To Orders Immediate Closure Of Both Public, Private Schools
Nasarawa State Government has ordered for the immediate closure of both public and private schools, as a proactive step to safeguard the lives of students from across the state. This follows on the heels of security threats across the country, particularly at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with government already in possession of reports suggesting… Continue reading Security Threats Prompt Nasarawa Govt To Orders Immediate Closure Of Both Public, Private Schools
Urgently Address Insecurity in Nigeria Or Face Impeachment – Senate Minority Caucus Tell Buhari
The minority caucus of the Senate on Wednesday gave President Muhammadu Buhari six weeks to address security challenges bedeviling the country or face impeachment. The members of the minority parties which stormed out of the plenary said they were angered by the fact that the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan refused to disclose the… Continue reading Urgently Address Insecurity in Nigeria Or Face Impeachment – Senate Minority Caucus Tell Buhari
Confirm Justice Ariwoola as CJN – Buhari writes Senate
The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari, to confirm the nomination of Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. The request was contained in a letter dated 25th July, 2022, and read by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, at the start of plenary on Tuesday. The letter reads,… Continue reading Confirm Justice Ariwoola as CJN – Buhari writes Senate
Buhari Seeks Senate Confirmation Of 19 Nominees As INEC Commissioners
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate to confirm 19 nominees as Resident Electoral Commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The confirmation request to the upper chamber was contained in a letter dated 25th July, 2022. The letter was read at plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. President Buhari, in the letter,… Continue reading Buhari Seeks Senate Confirmation Of 19 Nominees As INEC Commissioners
Buhari seeks Senate’s nod on four re-appointed nominees as Directors of CBN board
The Senate, on Tuesday, received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari, to confirm the re-appointment of four nominees as Non-Executive Directors of the Board of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The request was contained in a latter dated 21st July, 2022, and read at the start of plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad… Continue reading Buhari seeks Senate’s nod on four re-appointed nominees as Directors of CBN board
A New Nigeria Is Possible – Utomi
Erudite Professor of Economics, Pat Utomi has said that a new Nigeria was possible under the Labour Party presidency. Professor Utomi stated this Saturday in his address to the meeting of the 19 Northern youth support group for Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential Candidate for the 2023 Presidential Elections. He said he was encouraged… Continue reading A New Nigeria Is Possible – Utomi
Tinubu blasts Atiku, narrates how he lobbied to be Abiola’s deputy
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Saturday slammed his counterpart in the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, for allegedly stoking religious bias in a bid to win the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu said the former vice president was a hypocrite for using the issue of a Muslim-Muslim ticket… Continue reading Tinubu blasts Atiku, narrates how he lobbied to be Abiola’s deputy
After denying North West running mate, Tinubu moves to pacify region with campaign DG
The All Progressives Congress and its presidential candidate, Senator Bola Tinubu, have begun deliberating on who to appoint as director general of the party’s presidential campaign council. Recall that by the timetable of the Independent National Electoral Commission, campaigns ahead of the 2023 general elections will begin in September. INEC’s timetable for the 2023 general… Continue reading After denying North West running mate, Tinubu moves to pacify region with campaign DG