The Senate had resolved on Thursday to amend the North West and South East Development Commissions Acts, while the South-South Development Commission Bill passed for a second reading on the floor of the red chamber. Opeyemi Bamidele, leader of the Senate who led the debate on the two bills said amendment to the North West Development Commission Act, 2024, would provide for geo-political representation in the governing board of the commission. He explained that the...

…Confirms Nominees for Civil Service Commission, State and LG Auditor General During the plenary on Thursday, the Anambra State House of Assembly Service Commission invoked the relevant sections of the Anambra State House of Assembly Service Commission to appoint Mr. Anthony Emeka Uyenu, as the Acting Clerk of the Assembly. Mr. Anthony who worked in the House of Assembly for many years, was the Sergeant-at-arms of the Anambra State House of Assembly before he was...

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Musa Aliyu says the commission has recovered over N13 billion diverted public funds in September 2024. Aliyu, who disclosed this during the launch of the ICPC’s 2024-2028 strategic action plan on Wednesday in Abuja, stressed that the Commission has been working relentlessly to fulfil its mandate. The ICPC boss who did not reveal where exactly the funds were recovered from, revealed that...

Due to the influx of bandits and negative elements in all mining-related activities, the Kogi State Government says it has suspended all mining activities in the state. Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Bashiru Gegu disclosed this to Journalists after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by the Kogi State Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo. He said the ministry will start the profiling of Legal Mining Companies in the state. “This is to enable...

A prominent investigative journalist and world peace advocate, Ambassador Karen James has called on the Nigerian government to establish juvenile prisons across all states to better protect and rehabilitate young offenders. Speaking at a recent event focused on youth empowerment and justice reform, Ambassador James highlighted the urgent need for specialized facilities that can provide a safe environment for children caught in criminal activities. “These juvenile prisons should serve not only as correctional facilities but...