The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has called for the total removal of age as a criterion for holding political offices in Nigeria. He instead called for a situation where the electorate are allowed to make their choices based on their assessment of the competence of those who present themselves for elections.
Dalung Refutes Contract Fraud Allegation
Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung has rejected allegations of his complicity in a controversial N128million contract awarded by his ministry in November, 2013.
Osun Government Warns On Planned protest, Puts Security on Red Alert
The Osun State Government, Thursday morning, issued a warning to members of the public, parents and guardians especially of the students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Science and Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso over plot by some criminally minded elements and miscreants to unleash mayhem on Osogbo, Osun State on Thursday May 25, 2017.
Nigeria Needs More Hard Work Than Prayer And Fasting – Ag. President
Acting President Yemi Osibanjo has told usually very religious Nigerians that the country will not work only by praying and fasting but mainly by hardwork. The Acting President made the remarks Wednesday at an interactive session with senior civil servants held at the International Conference Center, Abuja.
Senate Passes PIB After 17 Years
The Senate Thursday, passed the much anticipated Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) after 17 year of consideration. The bill has been passed as the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB). The Bill which has gone through 5 sessions of the National Assembly beginning from the 4th Assembly which was inaugurated in 1999 under President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Defence Headquarters Counter Chief Of Army Staff, Says No Coup Plot
The Defence Headquarters have clarified media reports that some compromised Military Officers may be colluding with opposition politicians to illegally oust President Muhammadu Buhari administration by staging a coup. The report followed a statement issued earlier by the Chief of Army Staff, Tukuh Buratai, that "some individuals were approaching some officers and soldiers for undisclosed political reasons''.
DG NYSC “Bans” Corps Members From Partisan Politics
The Director General, National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. S.Z. Kazaure has warned corps members to desist from getting involved in politics during their service year.