News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Rivers Crisis: Lawmaker’s actions slammed by Reps caucus The Rivers State House of Representatives caucus has urged the leadership of the Green Chamber to address the conduct of Ikenga Ugochinyere, the representative for Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency in Imo State, regarding his involvement in the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Insensitivity, suffering: Obi criticizes FG’s plan to buy presidential jets The Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized the Federal Government’s plan to acquire new aircraft for the Presidential fleet, describing it as a blatant show of insensitivity to the plight of Nigerians. Three days ago, the House of […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Power Struggle: Representative laments N2bn electricity bill for 5 years of darkness. Ibe Osonwa, the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency in the House of Representatives, has expressed deep concern for his constituents in Ohafia, who have endured five years without public power supply. In a press conference in Umuahia, he highlighted the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Bill to reserve seats for women in parliament. The House of Representatives is currently reviewing a bill to allocate seats specifically for women in the National Assembly, according to Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. Kalu revealed this during his goodwill message at the 2nd Women of Divine Destiny Initiative (WODDI) Inspiring […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Crisis Continues: LP sacks Edo exco. The turmoil within the Edo State chapter of the Labour Party escalated on Monday as the Julius Abure-led national leadership dismissed the state executive headed by Kelly Ogaloi. In its stead, the party’s national secretariat established a 17-member caretaker committee, chaired by former state House […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Refineries won’t end crisis, say marketers. Despite Nigeria’s four local refineries having a combined capacity of 450,000 barrels per day, oil marketers and energy experts doubt they can resolve the ongoing fuel crisis if the market remains unregulated. The refineries in Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Warri have been non-operational since 2019, leading […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi IG warns against state police amid FG’s persistence The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has rejected the state police proposal, warning that the governors can abuse the outfit for political or personal gains and compromise human rights and national security. The IG stated this at the national dialogue on state policing […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Reps summon KFC over disability discrimination. The House of Representatives Committee on Disabilities has called upon the management of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) following allegations of discrimination against Mr. Adebola Daniel, a person living with a disability and the son of former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel. Chairman of the committee, Bashiru […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Reps probe N15bn payment to Remita: Allegations of revenue sharing unveiled The House of Representatives’ Public Accounts Committee has launched an investigation into the N15bn payment made to Remita from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation over two years. The committee has raised concerns over the transparency and legality of […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Health concerns mount for detained IPOB leader, calls for release intensify The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is amplifying its plea for the release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, citing grave health concerns while in detention. In a recent statement issued by IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful, the group highlights Kanu’s deteriorating health […]
