House Of Reps Unanimously Passes FCTA Supplementary Budget Of N98.5bn

NewsNigeriaPoliticsHouse Of Reps Unanimously Passes FCTA Supplementary Budget Of N98.5bn

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 23, 2024

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a supplementary budget (Appropriation Bill) 2024 of N98.5bn for the Federal Capital Territory Administration during its second reading. The bill, presented by House Leader Julius Ihonvbere, aims to authorize the allocation of N98.5 billion from the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Statutory Revenue Fund for capital projects in Abuja for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Recall that President Bola Tinubu recently addressed the parliament, requesting approval for...

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Nigeria To Unveil National Framework To Regulate Use Of AI Technology

NewsNigeriaTechnologyNigeria To Unveil National Framework To Regulate Use Of AI Technology

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 23, 2024

The Vice Chancellor of University of Jos, Prof. Tanko Ishaya has revealed that Nigeria is on the verge of releasing a national policy that would regulate the use and application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country, just as the world gradually mainstreams AI in all human endeavours, According to Ishaya, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani and other stakeholders in the ICT sector are currently putting heads together on the draft document which will be...

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LG Polls: INEC Chair Accuses Govs Of Not Allowing Independence Of SIEC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsLG Polls: INEC Chair Accuses Govs Of Not Allowing Independence Of SIEC

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 23, 2024

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has accused state Governors of allowing the independence of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC). Yakubu said that the elections are mere coronations of ruling party candidates and called for significant reforms to ensure they’re fair and credible. The INEC boss made the remarks on Wednesday, during a courtesy call by the executive members of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions. He pointed...

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Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest in Adamawa 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaUnknown Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest in Adamawa 

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 23, 2024

In a troubling development, suspected terrorists have abducted a Catholic priest from his parish rectory in Adamawa State. The incident occurred on 21st May 2024, at the St Rita Catholic Church located in Bare, Numan Local Government Area. The abducted priest, Reverend Father Oliver Buba, was reportedly taken by gunmen who stormed the church premises. Details about the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping remain unclear at this time. The Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Most Rev....

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President Tinubu Plans a Low-Key First First Anniversary

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu Plans a Low-Key First First Anniversary

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 23, 2024

The first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration coming up on 29th May will be low-key, with no celebration, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said on Wednesday. In place of fanfare, ministers will deliver media briefings on the eight key sectors which are the focus of Tinubu’s administration, highlighting the administration’s achievements and plans. The sectorial presentation will begin on 22nd May. According to Mr Idris, the plan is in...

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Nigerian Government Bans Money Rituals in Films

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaPoliticsNigerian Government Bans Money Rituals in Films

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 23, 2024

The Nigerian government has banned the depiction of money rituals and ritual killings in films, music videos, and comedy skits.The ban was officially enacted on 22nd May 2024, by the National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB. Shaibu Husseini, CEO of the NFVCB, announced the new regulation, titled “Prohibition of Money Ritual, Ritual Killing, Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Nicotine Product Promotion and Glamorisation Display in Movies, Musical Videos and Skits Regulations 2024” at a Nollywood stakeholders...

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Complications befog the Selection of Nnewi North LGA Transition Chairman

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsComplications befog the Selection of Nnewi North LGA Transition Chairman

PilotnewsMay 22, 2024

“…As it stands, it is Umudim that should produce the TC in Nnewi North” —Ebuka Onyekwelu For about two weeks now, there have been all sorts of agitations, machinations, and accusations in connection to the selection of the next Transition Chairman – TC, of Nnewi North local government. This followed Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s plan to change the Transition Chairmen most of whom have now spent about two years on the job. The current Nnewi North...

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APGA Ward Executives Enrolled into the Anambra Health Insurance Scheme

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAPGA Ward Executives Enrolled into the Anambra Health Insurance Scheme

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)May 22, 2024

The Special Adviser to the Governor of Anambra State on Youth Empowerment Programmes, Dr. Nelson Omenugha, has enrolled all ward executives of APGA in his Nnobi ward 1, Idemili South local government area, into the Anambra State Health Insurance Scheme. The 21-man exco members of APGA in Nnobi Ward 1 are now fully entitled to the various services offered by the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency –ASHIA, through their partners across the state. Speaking during the collection...

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ISWAP Ambush Police Team in Borno, DPO Killed, 2 Officers Injured

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaISWAP Ambush Police Team in Borno, DPO Killed, 2 Officers Injured

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 22, 2024

Suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terror group launched a deadly attack on a police team in Borno State on Monday night. The assault, in Marte local government area, resulted in the death of a Divisional Police Officer, DPO, and injuries to two other officers. According to local sources, the heavily armed insurgents stormed the community at about 7:30 p.m., targeting a health worker who narrowly escaped abduction. The resident ran...

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CBN Raises Interest Rate to 26.25%, marking third consecutive hike this year

BusinessNewsNigeriaCBN Raises Interest Rate to 26.25%, marking third consecutive hike this year

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 22, 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, announced a further increase in interest rates on Tuesday, pushing the benchmark Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, to a record high of 26.25 per cent. This marks the third consecutive hike this year as Nigeria grapples with soaring inflation. The decision comes amidst rising concerns about the country’s inflationary pressures. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed to 33.69% in April 2024, a significant increase from...

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