- Perspectives
On Senator Bulkachuwa’s ‘confession’, By Olusegun Adeniyi
At the valedictory session of the 9th Senate last Saturday, a ‘Most distinguished’ (as they address themselves) told his colleagues that many owe their stay in the green chambers to the ‘benevolence’ of his wife, a retired judicial officer. Despite the best efforts of the (now former) Senate President Ahmad Lawan to apply the ‘off the mic’ principle to gag…
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REVEALED: How Senators voted last Tuesday on floor of the Senate
The voting pattern of senators as they elected the Senate President during their first sitting on Tuesday has been revealed. Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio – who was the anointed candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) – defeated his only challenger, former Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari to become the President of the 10th Senate. The voting…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu receives former Head of State, Abdulsalami, inaugurates NEC
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, recieved in former military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar at the Presidential Villa. Abuja. The President also inaugurated the National Economic Council (NEC) which had Vice President Kashim Shettima as its chairman.
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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints, Alake, Edun, Ribadu, Verheijen, four others Special Advisers
The President, Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of eight special advisers. This was contained in a statment signed by the Director, Information, State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye. Among those appointed are former Lagos State Information Commissioner, Dele Alake, who becomes the Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy. Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu…
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We need to expand the meaning of leadership, By Dare Babarinsa
Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire tries to appeal to a global audience in her seminal book, Pillars of Statecraft, which would be presented to the reading public tomorrow in Lagos. This is a book of towering ambition, examining the deeds, and also the misdeeds of men whose actions have had consequences on the fortunes of their nation and also on mankind. A country…
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Boris Johnson deliberately misled parliament, says UK report dubbed ‘rubbish’ by ex-PM
Britain’s former prime minister Boris Johnson should be denied automatic access to parliament for deliberately misleading lawmakers over rule-breaking COVID lockdown parties, a committee said on Thursday in a damning report. Johnson reacted by calling the findings “rubbish”. The privileges committee – the main disciplinary body for lawmakers – said Johnson had misled parliament on several occasions about Downing Street…
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BREAKING: Director of Operations Chukkol takes over at EFCC
The new acting henchman at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is Abdulkarim Chukkol. This is contrary to reports in some newspapers and online editions that the former Director of Operations of EFCC, Mohammed Umar had taken over from from the suspended Chairman of the commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa. Abdukarim Chukkol from Adamawa State is the present Director of Operations…
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BREAKING: Tinubu inaugurates National Economic Council, Shettima, 36 governors in attendance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the National Economic Council at the State House, Abuja. The National Economic Council which is a constitutional body headed by the Vice President and has Governors of 36 states, Governor of Central Bank and Minister of Finance as statutory members, advises the President on the management of the national economy and effective coordination…
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Champions Manchester City kick off new season at Burnley
Manchester City face a reunion with Vincent Kompany as the champions kick off the 2023/24 Premier League season away at newly-promoted Burnley on Friday, August 11. Last season’s Sky Bet Championship winners have been handed a daunting first assignment on their return to the top flight as Pep Guardiola’s treble-winners travel to Turf Moor. The game is the first instalment…
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NCC tasks telcos on network security, consumer safety
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISP) in the country to comply with regulatory frameworks emplaced by the Commission towards ensuring security and safety of their networks for telecom consumers. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, gave the charge at the 2023…
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