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The House of Representatives has pledged to donate 50 per cent of their salaries for six months to address the hunger across the country. This was made known at a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, and Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, on Thursday. It was learnt that the Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu amended the motion, urging his colleagues to sacrifice 50% of their salaries. This government is doing its best but one year is not enough to address the challenges of this country. I want to plead with our colleagues to sacrifice 50 per cent for a period of six months,” the lawmaker was quoted.

By Constance Athekame The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has inaugurated the Ministerial Power Sector Working Group to serve as a platform for supervisory, monitoring and oversight control of the power sector. Adelabu, while speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, said that the working group would serve as a platform for the supervision, monitoring and oversight control of the sector. He also said that the group would also clarify issues with detailed explanation of what is happening in the sector, since the activities are inter-related. The minister said that though there had been existence of the meetings in the past, it was necessary to re-introduce and improve on it by inaugurating the group. He said that the major reason for re-introducing the meeting of the work...

The management of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, (AEDC) says it has introduced new initiatives to enhance its operational capabilities for effective service. The Acting Managing of the company, Mr Victor Ojelabi, while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday said that the new team's "commitment to serve the customers is unwavering. He also assured the customers that the new changes effected will bring about a significant improvement in the service delivery Ojelabi said that the series of initiatives were embarked upon by AEDC to transform its operations and enhance service delivery to their esteemed customers. He said ''the new leadership team is poised to drive the organisation to new heights of operational excellence and customer satisfaction. He list...

By NAN As part of efforts to combat blindness in the country, Nigerians aged 40 years and above have been advised to go for regular eye checks and consult a qualified ophthalmologists for treatment when diagnosed with an eye disorder.  Dr. Fatima Kyari, Registrar, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) made the call during the  2nd Advanced Glaucoma surgery course and Nurses Glaucoma training surgery course held at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) Gwagwalada. Dr. Kyari, who is also a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Glaucoma Lead at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, described glaucoma as the 'Silent Thief of Sight' adding that frequent eye test was paramount as part of Preventive measures.  According to her, th...

By NAN As part of efforts to combat blindness in the country, Nigerians aged 40 years and above have been advised to go for regular eye checks and consult a qualified ophthalmologists for treatment when diagnosed with an eye disorder.  Dr. Fatima Kyari, Registrar, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) made the call during the  2nd Advanced Glaucoma surgery course and Nurses Glaucoma training surgery course held at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) Gwagwalada. Dr. Kyari, who is also a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Glaucoma Lead at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, described glaucoma as the 'Silent Thief of Sight' adding that frequent eye test was paramount as part of Preventive measures.  According to her, th...

By NAN As part of efforts to combat blindness in the country, Nigerians aged 40 years and above have been advised to go for regular eye checks and consult a qualified ophthalmologists for treatment when diagnosed with an eye disorder. Dr. Fatima Kyari, Registrar, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) made the call during the 2nd Advanced Glaucoma surgery course and Nurses Glaucoma training surgery course held at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) Gwagwalada. Kyari, who is also a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Glaucoma Lead at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, described glaucoma as the 'Silent Thief of Sight' adding that frequent eye test was paramount for Preventive measures. According to her, the surgery courses funded by the Tropical H...

The faction of the Rivers State Assembly loyal to Governor Siminalaye Fubara has described the move to stop the governor from spending the state’s revenue as unfounded. The speaker of the faction, Victor Oko-Jumbo, said at a sitting of the assembly in Port Harcourt on Tuesday that such a move was illegal and unpopular. Recall that the Martins Amaewhule-led faction passed a resolution on Monday, stopping the governor from embarking on further expenses from the 2024 budget. The Amaewhule-led faction, loyal to the former governor, Nyesom Wike, held that the seven-day ultimatum given to the governor to represent the 2024 budget had elapsed. Mr Oko-Jumbo said that the 2024 budget of the state was validly presented and passed into law under the leadership of the then speaker, Edison...

President Bola Tinubu commiserates with the National Assembly and the Kaduna State Government over the passing of Ekene Adams. Adams represented Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State in the House of Representatives. The President also extended his condolences to the family and friends of the late lawmaker. He urged them to find solace in the Almighty and in the legacy of the deceased. “President Tinubu prays for the repose of the soul of the departed lawmaker and strength to his family,” said a statement by his spokesman on Tuesday. Adams was elected into the House on the platform of the Labour Party and died early Tuesday. Adams was the chairman of the House Committee on Sports before his death. He reportedly died after a brief illness.NAN

The Police has arraigned a 53-year-old security guard, Nosifa Amodu, in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, over alleged theft of car battery and headlamps. Amodu, whose address was not provided, is being tried for negligence and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Femi Omilana, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offences on Wednesday at Oke-Ado, Ibadan. Omilana said the defendant neglected his duty of caring for a Sienna car, belonging to one Mr Oyebisi Oyesina. The prosecutor said due to the negligence, the battery and headlamps of the car, worth N85,000 and N100,000 respectively, were stolen. According to the prosecutor, the offences contravened Sections 515 and 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 200...

Dr Tommy Okon, President, Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCN) and other officials, while addressing newsmen. By Joan Nwagwu The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCN), has rejected the recent National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) judgement reinstating Mr Innocent Bola-Audu as the President of the union. Dr Tommy Okon, ASCN President said this while addressing newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. It would be recalled that the union had earlier file for an appeal and stay of execution from the Court of Appeal to restraint Bola-Audu from taking over the union as it's President. Okon said that the appeal and stay of execution obtained from the appeal court prevents Bola-Audu from taking over leadership of the union. According to Okon, dissati...

Police in Kenya have arrested a suspected serial killer in connection with the discovery of mutilated women’s bodies at a rubbish dump in the capital Nairobi. According to the police on Monday, investigators said the 33-year-old man was arrested on Sunday evening while watching the European Championship final in a pub. The police said the man has admitted murdering 42 women. He then dismembered them and put their remains in plastic bags before throwing them into a former quarry in a Nairobi neighbourhood, the police said. “We are dealing with a psychopath, a serial killer with no respect for human life,” said Mohamed Amin, the head of the criminal investigation department. The investigation began last Friday after body parts were found at the dump. By Sunday, the police ...

The police command in Benue has said suspected herders attacked the Egwuma community in Agatu Local Government Area and killed five persons. The state police public relations officer, SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the development to journalists in Makurdi on Monday. Ms Anene said the command had deployed additional personnel to the area to maintain peace. Godwin Edoh, a member representing the Agatu constituency in the state House of Assembly, also confirmed the attack but put the number of victims at 12. The lawmaker lamented the incessant killings of his constituents and called on governments and security agencies to take proactive measures to curtail the attacks. “Government has to be decisive about what to do about this area because it is so porous,” the lawmaker said. ...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted its visa ban on Nigerians. The Federal Government of Nigeria and the UAE have reached an agreement that will enable Nigerians to access UAE visas. The agreement takes immediate effect, allowing Nigerian passport holders to travel to the UAE. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement at the Presidential Villa, stating that an agreement has been reached between the governments of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As a backdrop to this development, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had previously imposed a visa restriction on Nigerian citizens in October 2022. Additionally, Emirates Airlines suspended its flight operations to Nigeria in November 2022.

A Kano state high court has permanently restrained Aminu Bayero from parading himself as the Emir of Kano pending the determination of the suit. In a judgment delivered on Monday, Aminu Aliyu, the presiding judge, also restrained the four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Gaya, Rano, and Karaye from parading themselves as monarchs. Aliyu ordered the deposed emirs to return the traditional royal artefacts to the state government and Muhammadu Sanusi, the Emir of Kano. She ruled that the planned eviction of Bayero from the mini Nassarawa palace is a “rent tribunal” matter. She held that the enactment of the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 was in line with the constitution, adding that the state assembly has the power to amend laws. The suit was filed by the attorn...

The Nigerian Navy has reiterated its commitment to stamping economic sabotage and other criminal activities along the waterways. The Nigerian Navy has reiterated its commitment to stamping economic sabotage and other criminal activities along the waterways. Rear Adm. Saheed Akinwande, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Eastern Naval Command, made the statement at the end of the Nigerian Navy’s second quarterly route march in Calabar on Saturday. Mr Akinwande said the quarterly exercise was intended to prepare navy personnel physically and psychologically for contemporary security challenges in the country. “The exercise is to tune us up to meet our maritime security challenges and other internal security concerns,” he said. The FOC expressed optimism that the exercise would...

The Onna Unity Forum populated by Kinsmen of the immediate past governor of Akwa ibom state Mr Udom Emmanuel said they are deeply disturbed by the deliberate and unconscionable falsehood and the twisting of facts by Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Nigerian 10th Senate against the person of the immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State,, Mr Udom Emmanuel, According to the group in a statement endorsed by its Chairman Efiok Bassey and Secretary Edet Edet and available to Journalists on Sunday in Uyo, "While we are reluctant to join issues with Akpabio in his unguarded statements and claims that though he made Udom Emmanuel Governor but he did nothing during his eight-year tenure in the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District (Senator Akpabio’s senatorial district), we feel a sens...

By Joan Nwagwu The leadership of the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has called on President Bola Tinubu to expedite action on the new national minimum wage for workers. Mr Ibeji Nwokoma, NAAT President said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Nwokoma said the union was worried over the continuous delay by the President in transmitting the new National Minimum Wage Bill to the National Assembly. “NAAT, as an affiliate of Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), stands by the position of the organised labour and call on the federal government to expedite action on the matter to avoid industrial action,” he said. He said the union condemned in strong terms, the unpatriotic position of State Governors claiming inability to pay even the N62, 000 proposed by fed...