From Abba Dukawa, Abuja Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen. has withdrawn the controversial Counter Subversion Bill which stipulates that any Nigerian who refuses to recite the national anthem shall be fined N5 million, face a 10-year prison sentence, or both. The withdrawal followed the outrage and opposition that trailed the provisions of the planned legislation which many have described as draconian and anti-democratic. The Bill, sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, is set for its second reading, where its general principles will be debated. According to the proposed legislation, anyone who destroys a national symbol or a place…
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From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau North Senatorial district petition for a rerun election filled by Chris Giwa of the APC against the election of Senator Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang has been dismissed. This morning, the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Bauchi dismissed the petition on Wednesday and declared Prince Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang as validly elected at the Rerun Elections conducted by INEC in February this year. Our correspondent reports that a 3-panel Judge led by Hon. Justice Cordelia Ogadi unanimously dismissed the petition for lacking in merit and affirmed Senator Mwadkwon as the winner of the election. The Triumph gathered…
…Counts over N1 billion losses By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has paid an on the spot assessment visit to Kano State High Court that was vandalized by thugs during the nationwide protests some few days ago. The Governor was conducted round the court premises by the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Haruna Isah Dederi, Chief Registrar of the High Court, Alhaji Abdullahi Ado Bayero, and other High Court Judges of the State. This was contained in a Press statement made available to newsmen in Kano by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmad Tinubu is working assiduously to fix the country’s problems. The Minister gave the assurance when he received the members of Kano APC 4G Forum who paid him a courtesy visit in his office. Statement issued by Adamu Abdullahi, SSA Media and Publicity stated that currently the President has initiated numerous projects which are targeted at addressing the multiple challenges facing the nation. Minister Gwarzo called on the members of the Kano APC 4G Forum to…
By Agency Report Former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan, who attended the Council of State meeting in person on Tuesday, along with all other former presidents who participated virtually, have passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu. Hon. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, said this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Council of State meeting in Abuja. “A lot of issues were exhaustively discussed at the meeting, and the governors were all in attendance as well as some ministers who were invited to make presentations. “We made presentations on our road…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri lambasted one Ahmed Munir Adams over his misleading claims that the state government has neglected the water sector in the state. In a statement issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fimtiri, Humwashi Wonosikau in Yola describing it as misleading and mischievous. The statement read parts, “Our attention has been drawn to false claims made by Ahmed Munir Adam on his social media handle, accusing the Adamawa State government of neglecting the water sector. This is a blatant lie, and we are compelled to set the record…
From Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman In a bold move to ensure the full implementation of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to sell crude oil to local refineries in Naira, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun has today in his office in Abuja met with relevant stakeholders to ensure the realization of this policy objective of the Federal Government This initiative aims at strengthening the domestic economy as well as supporting the sustainable operations of local refineries, including the Dangote Refinery. This was contained In…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A member of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Hon.Salisu Hamza Rimaye, has disbursed ₦20million to vulnerable and physically challenged persons. The assistance was also extended to about 200 petty traders. Rimaye, who represents the Kankia constituency, said the amount disbursed under NGO Mai Gemu Foundation is to minimise current economic hardship. He said as a member representing the area he must initiate ways to assist people voted into power any time they need such assistance. “As an elected member, it is part of my responsibility to initiate ways toward alleviating the suffering of my…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos As the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) holds its congresses to electcouncillor anddchairmanshipp candidates for the 17 local government areas of Plateau State, they have been urged to be guided by the constitution of the party in the conduct of the exercise. The Chairman of the Plateau State PDP Elders Council, Chief Raymond Dabo disclosed this in a statement calling on those who are to conduct the elections to ensure a free and fair level playing ground for all aspirants while they on their part, must exhibit a high sense of maturity and responsibility as they seek…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina state government has finally announced the lifting of the curfew imposed during the nationwide hunger protest. ln a statement issued by the secretary to the Government of the State, Abdullahi Garba Faskari, said the lifting is with immediate effect. The statement said the lifting follows a report of prevailing peace and harmony all over the state, adding that the lifting is to enable people to go about normal business. The statement, however, called on people to report any suspicious movement by individuals or groups of people to the security. It reiterated the state…