Play Politics With Decorum -Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza appeals to Politicians

The Adamawa State Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza has enjoined politicians to play the game of politics with decorum ahead of 2023 general elections in the country. Mamza in his Christmas message/mass celebration held at Saint Theresa cathedral Jimeta, noted that the country is passing through a trying moment with insecurity in some parts of the country. “God is aware of the challenges bedeviling the country as life is...

Governor Fintiri Presents First Class Staff Of Office To Murum Mbula

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has presented a first class staff of office to the new monarch of Mbula Chiefdom, Murum Bwaltam Bentley Biyapo, Mboiman II. The presentation was made on Thursday in Borrong, Demsa local government area. The oath of office was administered on the new Murum Mbula by the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice Barrister Afraimu Jingi. The new king who succeeds Murum Joram Joel Fwa who died on May, 17th,...

Why senate won’t override Buhari on the electoral – Senator

A senator representing Kwara north, Sadiq Umar, says the senate chose to opt for the consultation of constituents on the next line of action for the Electoral Amendment Bill. According to him, the national assembly chose not to override President Muhammadu Buhari on the electoral amendment bill but to make consultation. The senator made the comment while speaking to journalists in Ilorin on Friday. Last Tuesday, the electoral bill was transmitted to Buhari for assent....

Petrol Subsidy Rises, Hits N1.4 Trillion in 11 Months

The amount spent on subsidizing Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, rose to N1.16tn between January and November this year, the latest data from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited show. The data also revealed that NNPC’s remittances to the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee in the 11-month period dropped by N1.78tn. In its report on funding performance between January and November 2021, which was obtained by our correspondent in Abuja on Wednesday, the oil firm...

Troops Eliminate 84 Terrorists and Bandits in Two Weeks – Official

The Defense Headquarters says the troops of Operation Hadin Kai and Hadarin Daji have eliminated no fewer than 84 terrorists and bandits in North East and North West in the last two weeks. The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko said this while giving an update on military operations across the country between Dec. 9 and Dec. 23 on Thursday in Abuja. Under Operation Hadin Kai, Onyeuko said the troops carried out several...

NNPC Hands Over N621.24 Billion For Rehabilitation Of 21 Critical Roads

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has handed over a symbolic cheque of N621.24 Billion for the rehabilitation of 21 critical roads across the country through the Tax Credit Scheme under Executive Order 7 signed by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. The Group Managing Director of the NNPC and Chief Finance Officer of the organization, Mr Umar Ajiya, said the Corporation was motivated by the challenged condition of some of the nation’s roads, most of...

Senate passes N17.13trn 2022 budget

The senate has passed N17.126 trillion as budget for the 2022 fiscal year. The upper chamber passed the bill for third reading on Wednesday. After the bill was passed, Senate President Ahmad Lawan applauded the national assembly for restoring the budget cycle back to January to December. “We thank Almighty God for helping us achieve that. “Let me commend this senate for standing tall. We are rounding the year on a very high note, we...

Override Buhari and pass electoral bill, CDD tells lawmakers

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has asked the national assembly to override Buhari and pass the electoral bill. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday. The organization said it is shocked that President Muhammadu Buhari rejected the electoral act amendment bill. The national assembly had submitted the bill to the president on November 19, providing recommendations on electronic transmission of results and direct primaries for political parties. However, Buhari kicked against...

Federal Government announces holidays to mark Christmas, new year

The federal government has marked December 27, 28 and January 3, 2022 as public holidays for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day. The minister of interior, Rauf Aregbesola, announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. The minister urged Christians to adhere to the practice of Christ’s doctrines, which include faith, hope and love. “We must emulate the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings on humility, service, compassion, patience,...

Senate will consult with reps on electoral bill – Lawan

The senate President, Ahmad Lawan has disclosed that the upper legislative chamber will consult with the house of representatives on the electoral bill in January. According to him, the consultation with the house will be done in January because the lower legislative chamber has already proceeded on recess. He indicated this on Wednesday after a closed session with the lawmakers. Lawan said the chamber will consult with the reps on the next line of action...

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