The Senate has approved a $5.5 billion loan request by President Muhammadu Buhari. Background: Buhari had asked the upper chamber to approve the borrowing of $2.5 billion to finance the 2017 budget. He also requested to borrow $3 billion to refinance domestic debts. What is happening: On Tuesday, the senate’s committee on local and foreign debts presented its... Read More

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November 2, 2017

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Buhari approves nominations into new minimum wage committee

Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari has approved nominations into the committee for a new minimum wage for workers. Ngige disclosed this in an interview with State House correspondents at the end of a meeting he had with Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said a tripartite panel,... Read More

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October 24, 2017

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How AGF Malami authorised reinstatement of ex-pension boss, Maina – Documents

Documents have shown that the former head of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina was reinstated based on the advice of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), Punch reports. Background: Maina was dismissed in 2013 by the Federal Civil Service Commission following a recommendation by the Office of the... Read More

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October 18, 2017

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FEC approves N236m for completion of Katsina dam

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the sum of N236 million for the completion of Sabke Irrigation Dam in Katsina state. Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu said this while addressing state house correspondents after the council’s weekly meeting in Abuja. He said the contract for the dam was initially awarded in 1997. He... Read More

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October 13, 2017

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What Osinbajo approved for NNPC weren’t contracts | Yet another ‘clarification’ by the presidency (READ)

The Presidency has also dismissed reports that the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo approved contracts for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Osinbajo on Thursday had said he only approved loans for the NNPC joint venture financing with the IOCs. The NNPC had earlier said the Vice President approved the contracts while President Muhammadu Buhari was... Read More

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September 11, 2017

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FG approves concession of Lagos, Abuja airports

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said the Federal Executive Council has agreed to concession the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. Osinbajo said this on Monday while speaking at the fifth edition of the presidential quarterly business forum which held at the State House, Abuja. “I am pleased to say that the federal... Read More

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July 27, 2017

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House of Reps approves 35 percent affirmative action for women

The House of Representatives has approved 35 percent affirmative action for women. The Senate did not approve the 35 percent affirmative action for ministers when it voted on Wednesday. The lower chamber however gave it above the required 240 votes on Thursday. The amendment seeks to alter the 1999 constitution to ” set a time frame within which... Read More

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March 23, 2017

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Just In: Senate approves 45 non-career ambassadorial nominees, rejects two others

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate has rejected the nomination of two non-career ambassadorial nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari. The rejected nominees are Justice Sylvanus Nsofor from Imo State and Mr Jacob Daodu from Ondo State. The upper chamber however approved the nomination of 45 others. Details later…

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February 9, 2017

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We didn’t approve new dress code for students- UNILAG

The Management of the University of Lagos has said it didn’t issue dress codes for its students as widely reported in the media. The Deputy Registrar, Information, University of Lagos, Prof. Toyin Adebule, said this in a statement on Thursday. There had been reports that the school in a memo has approved new dress code... Read More

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February 8, 2017

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Senate can approve Buhari’s vacation extension without sitting – Presidency

The Presidency on Wednesday said the Senate does not need to sit to approve President Muhammadu Buhari’s vacation extension letter. Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Ita Enang said this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja. He was responding to insinuations that the Senate may not approve the extension of Buhari’s vacation... Read More

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June 4, 2016

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‘Ambitious’ Wike gets the nod for another multi-billion naira loan

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Friday, granted the request of Governor Nyesom Wike to borrow N12 billion from the Central Bank of Nigeria According to the Punch, the loan request was passed by the lawmakers after an extensive debate was done. Arguing for the loan request, members of the House pointed out that... Read More

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October 25, 2013

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Dimgba Igwe: Stella Oduah should spare GEJ and tender her resignation

by Dimgba Igwe In the face of the prevailing national outrage, can Ms Oduah save Jonathan the misery of sacking her by sending in her letter of voluntary exit? That’s the least she can do in the circumstances, hiding behind no further excuses! In the acceptance letter, the president should remember to thank her for... Read More

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March 17, 2013

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Pastor who had sex with under-aged girl told her, “God approves of our relationship” (PICTURED)

Jack Schaap, former pastor of First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, is awaiting sentencing for having relations with a 17 year old girl, who was one of his parishioners. Schapp is facing at least 10 years in prison with an additional 10 years of supervision upon release. He will be sentenced on March 20. Schapp... Read More

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Senate approves Buhari’s $5.5bn loan request

Buhari approves nominations into new minimum wage committee

How AGF Malami authorised reinstatement of ex-pension boss, Maina – Documents

FEC approves N236m for completion of Katsina dam

What Osinbajo approved for NNPC weren’t contracts | Yet another ‘clarification’ by the presidency (READ)

FG approves concession of Lagos, Abuja airports

House of Reps approves 35 percent affirmative action for women

Just In: Senate approves 45 non-career ambassadorial nominees, rejects two others

We didn’t approve new dress code for students- UNILAG

Senate can approve Buhari’s vacation extension without sitting – Presidency

‘Ambitious’ Wike gets the nod for another multi-billion naira loan

Dimgba Igwe: Stella Oduah should spare GEJ and tender her resignation

Pastor who had sex with under-aged girl told her, “God approves of our relationship” (PICTURED)

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