March 11, 2020

Bill To Immune Lawmakers Passes Second Reading At Senate

Bill To Immune Lawmakers Passes Second Reading At Senate

March 11, 2020 10:55 am
A bill for an act to immune lawmakers from prosecution on words spoken during legislative proceedings passed second reading in the Senate on Wednesday.

The bill which was sponsored by Senator Bamidele Opeyemi representing Ekiti Central Senatorial district will constitutionalize immunity of lawmakers instead of the provision of ethnics and privileges act.

It was “A bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to provide immunity for members of the legislature in respect of words spoken or written during plenary sessions or Committee proceedings and institutionalize legislative bureaucracy in

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Osinkolu - Oshiomhole Shouldn’t Take Nigerians For Granted

Osinkolu: Oshiomhole Shouldn’t Take Nigerians For Granted

March 11, 2020 10:55 am
The Director General , Buhari/Osinbajo Presidential Campaign Council in Ekiti State in the 2019 poll, Dr. Olusegun Osinkolu, has advised the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress to stabilize the party ahead of 2023.

Osinkolu said the party must heed the warning of President Muhammadu Buhari so it doesn’t collapse after 2023 due to internal squabbles.

In a statement in Ado Ekiti, on Wednesday, Osinkolu tasked the leadership of the NWC to ensure peaceful co-existence among members while urging those in positions of authorities to refrain from any act that could destabilize the party.

He spoke on

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Kano - Ganduje Govt Bows, Denies Banishing Sanusi

Kano: Ganduje Govt Bows, Denies Banishing Sanusi

March 11, 2020 10:53 am
Kano State Government has stated that it did not banish the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II after his dethronement.

Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Ibrahim Muktar, spoke on Channels Television on Wednesday.

Muktar’s claim is a clear contrast to that of the earlier comment by Salihu Tanko Yakasai, media aide to Governor Umar Ganduje.

Read Also: We Will Challenge Sanusi’s Sack In Court – CUPP

The AG said when the Secretary to the State Government addressed the press on Sanusi’s removal, “there was nowhere he said the emir was even banished from Kano State”.

“The decision of the

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#ENDSARS 2: Policemen Deployed In Abuja To Maintain Order

Anambra Police Begins Recruitment For Community Policing

March 11, 2020 10:53 am

Anambra State Police Command has begun recruiting Special Constables for the community policing project earlier approved by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar.

In a press release signed by the Anambra State Police Public Relation’s Officers, SP Haruna Mohammed, the command said the community policing exercise which started on the 9th of March, will last for two weeks from the date of commencement.

It invited interested candidates to report at the nearest Police Divisional Headquarters in their areas of jurisdiction within the state to undergo the required process.

Read Also: Ogun: Police Bar Chinese Nationals From Leaving Residence

The

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Sacked Lecturer Secretly Assumed Office As Commissioner

Sacked Lecturer Secretly Assumed Office As Commissioner

March 11, 2020 8:09 am

Prof Sidi Osho, who was reportedly dismissed by the Ogun State-owned Olabisi Onabanjo University appears to have secretly assumed office as the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology in the state.

Osho’s dismissal letter went viral after she was nominated by Gov Dapo Abiodun as a member of his cabinet in December, 2019.

The dismissal letter reads: “In considering the recommendations before it, Council viewed your actions as unethical and a gross misconduct which is contrary to University Rules and Regulations and the conditions stated out in your letter of appointment. Council, therefore, in line with the earlier recommendations of

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Kano Govt Has No Right To Detain Emir – Johnson Suleman

Kano Govt Has No Right To Detain Emir – Johnson Suleman

March 11, 2020 8:09 am
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries has reacted to the dethronement and subsequent detention of former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi.

Johnson Suleman said though the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje has the powers to dethrone Sanusi, but has “no right to detain” the former Emir.

Recall that the Ganduje-led state government had deposed Sanusi as Emir of Kano for what it termed disrespect of authorities.

Following his sack, the Ganduje-led government had named one of the sons of late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, Aminu Ado Bayero as the 15th Fulani Emir of the state.

Against the

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Witnesses From SGF Office Frustrating Case Against Lawal

Witnesses From SGF Office Frustrating Case Against Lawal

March 11, 2020 8:08 am
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the ongoing trial of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, is being frustrated by witnesses from the SGF’s office.

Lawal is facing trial alongside six others in an alleged N544million grass-cutting scandal in an FCT High Court, NAN reports.

Others indicted are Hamidu Lawal, who is a director of Rholavision Engineering Limited, an employee of the company, Sulaiman Abubakar and the Managing Director of Josmon Technologies Limited, Apeh John Monday.

The EFCC counsel, Ofem Uket, protested at the court after leading Aminu Muhammed, a Principal Procurement Officer

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God Is Very Sympathetic To Nigeria – Buhari

God Is Very Sympathetic To Nigeria – Buhari

March 11, 2020 6:01 am

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, said God is very sympathetic to Nigeria.

He said this when the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly Healthcare Professionals Associations (AHPA) visited him at the State House, Abuja.

Read Also: Buhari’s Days Are Numbered – Bishop Oyedepo

Buhari appealed to them to bear with the administration in their demands as it braces up for the challenges posed by coronavirus to the economy.

“Your case is certainly receiving attention, but you must bear in mind the condition that the country is in now. Coronavirus is not improving matters. It is affecting what we very

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CUPP We Will Challenge Sanusi's Sack In Court – CUPP

We Will Challenge Sanusi’s Sack In Court – CUPP

March 11, 2020 6:01 am

The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has vowed to launch a legal offensive to nullify the banishment of former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi II by the Governor of the State, Abdullahi Ganduje.

The Nigerian opposition coalition said it received the news of the illegal and arbitrary dethronement and purported banishment of Sanusi II by the All Progressives Congress, APC led Government of Umar Abdullahi Ganduje with shock.

CUPP, in a statemen on Tuesday, signed by its National Spokesman, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, described the dethronement and banishment which it alleged had the tacit support of the APC led

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NPA Boss, Usman Speaks On Romance With El-Rufai

NPA Boss, Hadiza Usman Speaks On Romance With El-Rufai

March 11, 2020 6:00 am

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Usman, has cleared the air on being in a relationship with Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State.

Hadiza Usman  speaking with TVC during the celebration of the International Women’s Day on Monday debunked the allegation making the rounds that she is ‘El-Rufai’s girlfriend’

She stressed that she didn’t sleep with anyone to move up the ladders in her career or either have a romantic relationship with El-Rufai.

Read Also: El-Rufai’s Apology A Display Of Hatred Of Southern Kaduna

According to her, El-Rufai is just her boss and mentor.

Ms Usman

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Zamfara House Of Assembly Relocates To Primary School

Zamfara House Of Assembly Relocates To Primary School

March 11, 2020 6:00 am

The Zamfara House of Assembly has relocated to a new primary school in Gusau, following ongoing renovation of the assembly complex.

Malam Mustafa Jafaru-Kaura, the Public Relations Officer of the House, announced this in a statement in Gusau.

Gov. Bello Matawalle recently awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the state assembly’s complex.

“Sequel to the total reconstruction of the state assembly’s complex project awarded by the state government, the assembly has now been relocated to a temporary site.

“The temporary assembly complex is a newly completed Primary School behind the State Headquarters of Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Gusau,’’

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Okowa Loses Key Aide Amos Itihwe, Third Aide In One Week

Okowa Loses Key Aide Amos Itihwe, Third Aide In One Week

March 11, 2020 5:59 am
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Tuesday commiserated with the family of Dr Amos Itihwe, one of his Executive Assistants, who died on Monday in Warri.

Itihwe, the EA on Political Matters, is Okowa’s third aide to pass away within one week.

On Monday, Okowa announced the death of two aides, Friday Akpoyibo and Godspower Muemuifo. Both died on March 8 and 4, respectively.

The governor, in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, described the death of Itihwe, who was an assistant on Political Matters, as “sad and painful’’.

Read Also: El-Rufai

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