Kalu Withdraws Indigenship Bill for Further Consultation As Public Concerns Mount
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has formally withdrawn the contentious indigene ship bill currently before the National Assembly, citing the need for broader legislative consultation and public engagement. The decision was announced in a statement released late Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu. Kalu explained that the bill’s […]
Police Chief Speaks Out on Plight of Retired Officers
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has highlighted the dire situation faced by retired police officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme, describing their living conditions as “humiliating” and “morally unacceptable.” He emphasized that the meager pensions received by these officers are insufficient to meet their basic needs, leaving many struggling to afford healthcare, housing, and […]
Eti-Osa Local Government Renames Several Streets
The Eti-Osa Local Government Council has announced the renaming of several streets within its jurisdiction. According to a public notice signed by Mrs. Oluwakemi Oshun, the council has revoked the old street names and replaced them with new ones. The affected streets include Tony Amadasun Road, now renamed Chief Femi Pedro Street, located […]
Senate Gives NNPCL Three Weeks to Respond to N210 Trillion Audit Queries
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a three-week deadline to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to respond to audit queries involving unaccounted liabilities and assets totalling N210 trillion, as flagged in audit reports spanning 2017 to 2023. The directive came after the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPCL, Engr. Bayo […]
APC Rebuffs PDP’s Call for REC’s Redeployment
The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) demand for the redeployment of the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Anugbum Onuaha, ahead of the August 16 by-elections. The APC described the PDP’s call as an attempt to find excuses for their anticipated defeat. […]