Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said the request for virement by the Executive was unconstitutional. Ekweremadu said this during the plenary on Thursday. Background: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had submitted a request for the virement of N135bn from the 2017 budget. This was when President Muhammadu Buhari was receiving treatment in London. What happened:... Read More

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September 29, 2017

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Governors request fresh bailout fund from FG

State governors have asked the Federal Government to release a fresh bailout in the form of budget support. Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi disclosed this to reporters at the end of the national economic council (NEC) meeting presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. He said the request was to help the governors pay salary arrears. He added... Read More

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August 11, 2017

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Dear Nigerians, here’s how to use your Freedom of Information rights

President Muhammadu Buhari has been away from the country on a medical leave for close to 4 months now and Nigerians have only had to look to media aides for up-to-date information on his health status. There’s no telling how that has fared. We’ve been pushed around, accused of being disrespectful for our inquisitiveness, been... Read More

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February 13, 2017

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South Africa confirms Trump’s phone call request

The South African presidency has confirmed a request from the White House to speak with its president, Jacob Zuma. YNaija had reported earlier that Trump would make a call to President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday. “The Presidency confirms a request from the White House for a telecon between President Zuma and President Trump this afternoon,... 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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November 2, 2013

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‘I only did what I was told’: Woman strips off her clothes following orders from airport security guard

As the self-styled lady of the manor, Kelly Hadfield-Hyde may be more accustomed to issuing orders than receiving them. So when a guard at an airport security scanner asked her to remove her clothing before passing through she took his request a little too literally. She began to peel off her clothing – only stopping... Read More

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