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Amnesty International condemns increasing intimidation, arrests of Nigerian journalists
“There is an increasing climate of fear across newsrooms in Nigeria.”
I thrice boarded Arik aircraft without functioning AC – Senator
Each time, flight officials in the aircraft told him they were supposed to have serviced the plane.
Ndume blames NASS leadership for budget delay
The House of Representatives has started debate on the general principles of the budget.
Ex-CDS Badeh laid to rest in Abuja
Mr Badeh was shot dead on the Keffi-Abuja Expressway on December 18, 2018, when returning from his farm.
It was ‘difficult’ working with ex-IGP Idris – Dambazau
Mr Dambazau called for a better working relationship between the police and his ministry
Nigeria signs N2.6 trn support agreement from Global Fund to tackle Tuberculosis, AIDS
The minister says TB now ranks as the ninth leading cause of death, ranking above AIDS.
Senate confirms Modibbo Tukur as NIFU pioneer Director
The Senate had on March 7, 2018, passed the NFIU Bill.
Buhari, APC campaign train departs Sokoto for Kebbi
The president and APC leaders addressed a rally in Sokoto on Wednesday
Electoral bill: Why the National Assembly could not override Buhari’s veto – Saraki
Mr Buhari, for the fourth time, refused to assent the electoral bill in December.
Against its rule, Senate holds plenary without quorum
The session is against the Senate’ standing order which stipulates that a one-third of its members is required, to form a quorum.
Survey of development performance in Nigeria ranks Osun top
Anambra and Lagos tied for second position as indicators revealed generally poor development performance of Nigeria.
80,000 displaced from North-east Nigeria since November – UN
A recent upsurge in clashes between non-state armed groups and the state security forces is forcing UN agencies and their partners to reassess the needs on the ground.
2019: Don’t drag Nigeria back to SAP era, CBN governor tells Atiku
The CBN official picks holes in Mr Abubakar’s proposed economic thrust.
Why northern leaders fear restructuring – Ekweremadu
Mr Ekweremadu explains how the north can be persuaded to support restructuring.
Why Buhari reinstated TETFund boss he sacked in 2016 – Nigerian Govt
Mr Bogoro was reinstated on Monday, over two years after he was kicked out of the agency
Why 36 Governors will work for Buhari`s re-election – NGF Chairman
The NGF chair says governors across the federation will rather vote for Mr Buhari even if they belong to opposition political parties
Major shake up in Nigeria Air Force, 72 senior officers redeployed
The newly posted and redeployed senior officers are expected to take over their new offices not later than January 25.
Minimum Wage: ULC, TUC, NLC reject N27,000; hold crucial meetings
The National Council of State adopted the N27,000 on Tuesday.
INEC will deliver credible elections, Buhari assures EU election observers
The observers promise to be neutral in their mission.
Reps reject committee report on Atiku’s firm, Intels
The House had in 2017 set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate and ascertain if due process was followed in the termination of contract between NPA and Intels.
Council of State endorses INEC preparations for General Elections
The council also observed a minute silence for late president Shehu Shagari.
NLC rejects N27,000 minimum wage
The Congress says it has called an emergency National Executive Council meeting for Friday.
DPR generates N1.3trn as revenue, $200m from ‘legacy indebtedness’ in 2018
An official explains how DPR is working ‘assiduously’ to shore up government revenue.
SDP youth wing gives party 24 hours to present Jerry Gana as presidential candidate
The party leadership is split over court declaration of Jerry Gana as the candidate