‘Senators Earn N21 Million Monthly, I Got N13.5 Million During My Tenure ‘ – Shehu Sani

A former federal lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, Senator Shehu Sani, has insisted that he received ₦13.5 million during his time while current members of the 10th Senate are receiving ₦21 million monthly. His assertion follows the controversy over the monthly earnings of federal lawmakers, and the stance of the Revenue […]

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Thugs Attack BRT Bus, Rob Passengers in Broad Daylight (video)

On Tuesday, August 13, some passengers who were boarding a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), were attacked and robbed by some street thugs, in Orile Lagos. A victim of the attack, also an eyewitness, Dare Abiola, noted that the street boys who disguised as protesters against the seizure of motorcycles by the task force, attacked their […]

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Naira Crashes Again in the Parallel Market

Yesterday, the Naira fell to N1,590 per dollar in the parallel market, down from N1,580 per dollar on Monday. Likewise, in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the Naira depreciated to N1,582.09 per dollar. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM rose to N1,582.09 per dollar from N1,570.99 per dollar […]

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Federal Government Set to Hire 3,500 Teachers for Unity Schools, Gives Reasons

The Federal Government has announced plans to hire 3,500 teachers to enhance the educational standards across Federal Unity Colleges nationwide. The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, gave the update during a two-day National Stakeholders’ Forum focused on Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria. The forum titled “Revitalising Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria for […]

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National Anthem: House of Reps Speaker Withdraws Bill

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has withdrawn the counter subversion bill. The bill prescribes a 10-year jail term, N5 million fine or both for those who refuse to recite the national anthem and pledge. The decision, announced in a press statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to […]

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Despite Opposition Protests, Lawmakers Increase Ways and Means Loans

‘109 Nigerian Senators take Home N2.3 Billion Monthly’ – Senator Kawu

A recent revelation by Kano South Senator, Sumaila Kawu that he takes home ₦21 million every month as a member of the Red Chamber shows that the 109 senators take home ₦2.3 billion monthly. Senator Sumaila Kawu on Wednesday morning, while speaking in an interview with British Broadcasting (BBC) Hausa Service disclosed that although his […]

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National Anthem Jail Term: Fresh Nationwide Protest Looms

A fresh nationwide protest is looming over the proposed bill regarding anyone’s refusal to recite the national anthem.  The alleged threat is said to coming from The Take It Back Movement, a rights advocacy organization behind the just concluded #EndBadGovernance protests. A bill seeking to penalize Nigerians who refuse to recite the national anthem is […]

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UNIPORT Parents, Students Cry out over Imposition of N649,400 Final Year Clearance Fees

Parents of final-year students at the University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) have expressed their frustration after the university authorities issued an ultimatum for students to pay N649,400 for clearance by October 4, 2024, or face the consequences. According to Sahara Reporters, stakeholders say the money being demanded is not for school fees but to obtain a […]

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Lawmakers Propose Prison Terms for Refusal to Sing National Anthem, Separatist Agitations

House Of Reps has proposed a 10-year prison sentence, N5Million Fine For Nigerians who refuse to recite the National Anthem or agitate for separation from Nigeria. The House of Representatives has introduced the Counter Subversion Bill 2024,which aims to impose stringent penalties on Nigerians who fail to recite the national anthem. The bill, sponsored by […]

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‘Why Atiku, Obi, Osinbajo, Kwankwaso, Amaechi Must Form New Party to Rescue Nigeria’ – Former APC National Vice Chairman

A former national vice chairman, North-west of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has called on opposition leaders such as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to step forward to provide the needed leadership to reform the nation’s democracy and ensure the emergence of a functional political party capable of rescuing […]

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