FULL LIST: Lawan Names 69 Senate Committees Chairmen
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has named the 69 chairmen for the Senate’s committees. The senate president reeled out the names at the end of the ministerial screening. Here is a full list of chairpersons and deputy chairpersons of the 69 committees: Abdullahi Adamu, Bima Enagi – Agriculture Bala Ibn Na’Allah, Michael Nnachi – Airforce […]
Nigerian Couple Who Lost Three Sons to London Violence Want Justice
A Nigerian couple, Linda and John Burke-Monerville, living in London have demanded justice after losing three sons to violent crimes in the city in the last two decades. The couple were guests on the Good Morning Britain show where they shared their experience and their decision to send their living children to Nigeria in order […]
Senate Confirms All 43 Ministerial Nominees
The Senate has confirmed all 43 ministerial nominees sent in by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday last week. The confirmation followed the conclusion of the screening conducted by the upper chamber on Tuesday. Below is a list of all 43 ministerial nominees confirmed b the upper chamber; Uchechukwu Ogah (Abia) Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) George […]
Ondo Speaker Denies Snake Falling on Him During Plenary
The Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Bamidele Oleyelogun, has denied a story that a snake fell on him while performing legislative duties at plenary last Thursday. The Speaker, speaking with newsmen, said the report was “untrue, misleading and unfortunate.” Oleyelogun said members of the 8th Assembly had sighted a snake within the complex […]
FBN Holdings Records N294.2BN Gross Earnings H1′ 19, Reports Improved NPL At 14.5% Down From 25.9%
FBNHOLDINGS RECORDS N294.2BN GROSS EARNINGS FOR H1’19, REPORTS IMPROVED NPL AT 14.5% DOWN FROM 25.9% By Babajide Komolafe FBN Holdings Plc, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, yesterday, said it recorded gross earnings of N294.2 billion for the six months ending June 30, 2019 (H1’19). This represents 0.3 percent growth when compared […]
PDP’s Petition: INEC Decides Not To Call Witness At Tribunal
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has resumed proceedings and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ought to open its case. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, are challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 23 election. Addressing the Tribunal on Monday, […]
FG Petitions SA Authorities Over Attack On Ex-BBA Star, Tayo Faniran
The Consular-General of Nigerian High Commission in South Africa, Mr Godwin Adama, has petitioned the SA Police Authorities over the attack on a Nigerian, Mr Tayo Faniran. Faniran , a former Big Brother Africa housemate, on Friday, in a video posted on his Instagram handle, was seen beaten by two South African policemen. The Nigerian […]
FG Secures Court Order To Proscribe IMN
The Federal Government has obtained an order to proscribe the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). Justice Nkeonye Maha, the vacation judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja, issued the order in a ruling in which she also designated the activities of the Shiite organisation in any part of Nigeria “as acts of terrorism and illegality.” […]
Osinbajo Demands Capacity Building Opportunities For Young Entrepreneurs
The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has called for the creation of opportunities of capacity building for young entrepreneurs in Nigeria and the African continent. He made the call in his remarks at the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Forum which held on Saturday in Abuja. Professor Osinbajo noted that on the streets of every village […]
Full list of Buhari’s ministers sent to Senate
President Muhammadu Buhari sent a 43-man ministerial list to the Senate for screening and confirmation. 1.Dr. Ikechukwu Ogah (Abia State)2. Mohammed Musa Bello(Adamawa State) reappointed 3. Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom State) 4. Chris Ngige (Anambra State) reappointment 5. Sharon Ikeazor (Anambra State) 6.Adamu Adamu (Bauchi State) reappointment 7.Ambassador Maryam Katagun (Bauchi State) 8. Timipre Sylva […]
