Finally, Senate Receives 2018 Budget Report
The report on the 2018 budget has been laid before the senate after a few delays. The report was laid on Tuesday by Danjuma Goje, chairman of the senate appropriation committee. The national assembly had promised to pass the N8.6 trillion budget on April 24 but it failed to do so. Thereafter, on May 3, […]
Oyo Minority Leader, Ojo Emerges New Speaker Unopposed
MINORITY Leader, Honourable Olagunju Ojo emerges new Oyo Speaker unopposed. This followed his nomination by Honourable Joshua Oyebamiji of Akinyele II seconded by Honourable Gbenga Oyekola of Atiba constituency, at Tuesday’s plenary.
JOHESU: Doctors, Health Ministry Frustrating Efforts To End Strike
The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has accused the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) of frustrating efforts to end its four-week-old strike. Fielding questions from journalists in Abuja on Monday, Biobebelemoye Josiah, JOHESU national chairman, also said the ministry of health is collaborating with the doctors to suppress the union’s demands. JOHESU on April 17 embarked […]
Gernot Releases Provisional World Cup squad
Gernot Rohr, Super Eagles coach, has named a 30-man provisional squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) released the provisional list on Monday. Apart from the usual suspects, Junior Lokosa, Kano Pillars and Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) highest goal scorer, was included in the list. SUPER EAGLES […]
Speaker Impeachment: Police Take Over Kano Assembly
The police have sealed off the Kano state house of assembly amid a plot to impeach Abdullahi Ata, the speaker. Before the assembly was shut, journalists and other visitors were denied access. The lawmakers are accusing Ata of being incompetent and failing to involve them in critical issues about the house. At least 21 members […]
NCAA suspends First Nation Airways indefinitely
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the Air Operators Certificate (AOC) of First Nation Airways indefinitely. The airline is one of the eight indigenous airlines in the country. In a letter delivered to the airline on Friday, NCAA said the airline illegally operated scheduled flights. In August 2017, NCAA downgraded the airline during […]
A Note on the Economic Implications of the New Tobacco Tax Policy
The Nigerian government recently reviewed the excise duty rate and structure applicable to tobacco products and alcoholic beverages. Specifically, the government approved an additional ₦1 specific tax on each stick of cigarette (₦20 per pack), which would increase to ₦2 per stick in 2019 (₦40 per pack) and eventually ₦2.90 per stick in 2020 (₦58 […]
Inter Milan Crash To Seal Roma’s Champions League Berth
Inter Milan crashed to a 2-1 defeat to Sassuolo at the San Siro on Saturday which ensured that Roma get to play Champions League football next season. Matteo Politano and Domenico Berardi scored in either half with Sassuolo goalkeeper Andrea Consigli proving heroic for the visitors to severely undermine Inter’s slim hopes of elite European […]
Ekiti Guber 2018: Fayemi Wins APC Governorship Primary, Dedicates Victory To Ekiti People
Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election. Fayemi, who is the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, polled a total of 941 votes, to defeat former Governor Segun Oni and 31 other aspirants. Nasarawa State Governor, and Chairman of the Primary Election Committee, Tanko Al-Makura, announced […]
Obasanjo’s CNM Fold Into ADC
The Coalition of Nigeria Movement (CNM) has fused into African Democratic Congress (ADC), less than four months after it was formed. Olagunsoye Oyinlola, co-convener of the movement and a former governor of Osun state, announced this at a press conference on Thursday, after dumping the All Progressives Congress (APC). Former president Olusegun Obasanjo proposed the […]
