Kogi: Okun people pass vote of confidence in Ododo, blast Adeyemi over comment on Bello
Indigenes of Kogi State from Okun land have passed a vote of confidence in the Governor of the State, Alhaji Usman Ododo, former Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, and the leadership…
The Okun-for-Governor Conundrum in Kogi State, by Tunde Olusunle
For leaders, statesmen and constituents of the Okun-Yoruba sociocultural bloc in Kogi State, the last few weeks have been characterised by a flurry of consultations and interactions, meetings and engagements….
Senate reverses decision on clause for electronic voting, transmission of result, others
Oct 12, 2021 Senate has rescinded its position on clause for voting, transmission of electronic result which empowered Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) to determine suitability of transmission of results, subject…
Mass Literacy Day: Access to education ticket to enjoyment of all human, civil, socio-political rights – Osinbajo
Sept. 19, 2021 Leaders at all levels should consider the education of their people, especially children and girls, as a duty, enabling them access more socio-economic opportunities and live better…
NASS urges FG to intervene in debt owed Chinese Company to facilitate opening of MMIA terminal
July 30, 2021 The National Assembly has urged the Federal Government to put the new Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos terminal to use to boost the image of the…
COVID-19: Senate committee says FG’s N5bn bailout funds for aviation industry inadequate
The Chairman Senate committee on aviation, Senator Smart Adeyemi says the N5bn proposed bailout for the aviation industry is inadequate for airlines that are battling to survive. Sen. Adeyemi noted…
FG to construct 10 new airports – Minister
The Federal Government says 10 new airports will be constructed across the country to boost civil aviation. The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja…
Kogi West poll: Tribunal dismisses Dino Melaye’s petition against Adeyemi
The Kogi State National Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed the petition filed by Senator Dino Melaye challenging the election of Senator Smart Adeyemi as the senator…
Bill to establish Commission against illegal use of arms passes second reading in Senate
The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill for establishment of the Nigerian National Commission against proliferation of small arms and light weapons. The bill was sponsored by…
Senate Swears in Smart Adeyemi to replace Dino Melaye
Senate President Ahmed Lawan has swore-in Senator Smart Adeyemi of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeyemi is replacing Senator Dino Melaye of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who lost the…