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Present 2021 Budget before September, Senate tells Buhari

22Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Economy, Legislature, News, Nigeria

Present 2021 Budget before September, Senate tells Buhari

The President of Nigeria’s Senate, Ahmed Lawan, has implored President Muhammadu Buhari to submit 2021 national budget before the end of September, 2020 to afford lawmakers ample time to deliberate on it. Lawan made this call while delegating the 2021-2023 Media Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper to the relevant committees of the Senate for necessary evaluation. The framework was submitted on Tuesday by President Buhari. He said that the September deadline would afford the National Assembly enough time to complete necessary works and pass the budget before the end of December. Lawan tasked the various committee members to duly involve al the revenue-generating committees to ensure proper job is done. Source: PunchNG

NDDC Defends Collapse of Acting MD, Pondei at Reps Hearing

20Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Corruption, Legislature, News, Niger Delta, Nigeria

NDDC Defends Collapse of Acting MD, Pondei at Reps Hearing

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has attributed the collapse of its acting Managing Director, Prof. Keme Pondei, to a medical condition which his doctors have warned him against. Charles Odili, Director, Corporate Affairs said in a statement that Pondei went against the warning of his doctors who had warned him against attending the hearing given his medical condition. Odili said that his state of health had degenerated after two weeks of illness prompting the instruction from his doctors. According to Odili, "The commission wishes to disclose that Prof Pondei has been ill for the past two weeks. This morning, his condition deteriorated, and his doctors advised against attending the hearing. "However, he ignored his doctors’ advice because of the realisation that his ...

Pondei, MD of NDDC, Walks out on Reps, Warrant Issued for his Arrest

16Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Corruption, Legislature, News, Nigeria

Pondei, MD of NDDC, Walks out on Reps, Warrant Issued for his Arrest

Nigeria’s lower legislative chamber, the House of Representatives has issued a warrant of arrest for the Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Kemebradikumo Daniel Pondei for staging a walk-out during a house committee hearing on the mismanagement of funds in the commission. The lawmakers ordered the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu to immediately effect his arrest. Pondei had led the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the NDDC in a walk-out from the investigative panel when it appeared for the resumption of hearing on the affairs of the commission. Pondei called to question the reputation of the House Committee, claiming that Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Committee Chairman, was corrupt as had profited from award of contracts in the commis...

Rescind Your Decision on 2020 WASSCE – Reps Ask FG

11Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Education, Legislature, News, Nigeria

Rescind Your Decision on 2020 WASSCE – Reps Ask FG

Nigeria’s House of Representatives have asked the Federal Government to reconsider its position on the cancellation of the 2020 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Their position was contained in a statement released in Abuja by the Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and Services, Julius Ihonvbere (APC-Edo) on Friday. Mr. Ihonvbere, a professor, said the committee was left bemused by the decision of the Ministry of Education which was conveyed by the Minister of Education in a broadcast where he said students in Nigeria would not be partaking in the 2020 WASSCE due to coronavirus scare. He said the Education minister failed to tell the country if the decision was reached alongside other West African leaders or in consultation with the ...

Senate Urges FG to Rename Ibadan Airport after Ajimobi

7Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, Covid-19, Legislature, News, Nigeria

Senate Urges FG to Rename Ibadan Airport after Ajimobi

The Nigerian Senate has made a call to the Federal Government to rename the Ibadan Airport, Oyo state after the deceased former governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. Senator Abdulfatahi Buhari moved a motion on the floor of the Senate to its effect which was seconded by Senator Ibikunle Amosun and thereafter adopted by the house. Senator Buhari praised the effort of Senator Ajimobi towards the development of Oyo state. Ajimobi represented his constituency in the 5th Senate from 2003 to 2017. The upper legislative chamber observed a minute silence in memory of Ajimobi. Source: PunchNG

Nigerian President Buhari Seeks Senate’s Approval for Ambassadorial Nominees

1Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Legislature, News, Nigeria

Nigerian President Buhari Seeks Senate’s Approval for Ambassadorial Nominees

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has sought the approval of 41 Non-Career & 1 Career Ambassadorial nominees by the senate. Buhari appointed a nominee from Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as career ambassador and 41 others as non-career ambassadors. Among the non-career nominees are, former minister, Ademola Seriki (Lagos), Debo Adesina (Oyo), Dare Sunday-Awoniyi (Kogi), among others. Buhari asked the senate to approve the appointment of three nominees as commissioners in the Federal Civil Service Commission in another letter. More so, President Buhari in another submission, sought the confirmation of the Senate for the appointment of a federal commissioner for the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Commission. The full list is published below. Source: Punc...

School Reopening in Nigeria: Federal Government Submits School Proposal to National Assembly

24Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Education, Legislature, News, Nigeria

School Reopening in Nigeria: Federal Government Submits School Proposal to National Assembly

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education has forwarded a detailed proposal to the National Assembly on its plan for resumption of schools across Nigeria. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Minister of State for Education, Mr. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba when he met with the Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education. Nwajiuba appeared before the upper legislative chamber to enlightened them on modalities put into place by the education ministry for the reopening of schools which had been closed since the coronavirus induced national lockdown. He declined giving details of the proposal, citing misconception by members of the public. He said the proposal might be taken as guidelines for school reopening. He said, “Children are asymptomatic carriers. Nobody can prove whether they...

Breaking: Kaduna House of Assembly impeaches Deputy Speaker

11Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Legislature, News, Nigeria

Breaking: Kaduna House of Assembly impeaches Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker of the Kaduna state House of assembly has been impeached. Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mukhtar Isa Hazo, was ousted by 24 members of the House on Thursday afternoon. Sources say his removal was as a result of lack of competence in carrying out his mandate. Source: http://saharareporters.com/2020/06/11/breaking-kaduna-deputy-speaker-impeached

Senator Melaye Heads to Appeal Court, Says “I Never Expected Victory at this Level but Will Laugh Last

11Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Justice, Legislature, News, Nigeria

Senator Melaye Heads to Appeal Court, Says “I Never Expected Victory at this Level but Will Laugh Last

Dino Melaye the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Kogi west senatorial district election held in November 16, 2020 has expressed his resolve to appeal tribunal verdict. Melaye through a post on his twitter handle has said he never expected victory at the election petition tribunal. The tribunal had affirmed the election of Smart Adeyemi. Melaye maintains enthusiasm that the appeal court will reverse the judgement of the lower court which sat in Abuja, Nigeria. He had sought declaration as the legitimate winner of the election. Melaye alleged irregularities and non-compliance with the election act. He had petitioned the tribunal seeking for cancellation of the poll but the three-man panel in a unanimous decision upheld the defender’s election The panel base...

Senator Abaribe’s Call on President Buhari to Resign is Foolish – Presidency

30Jan

By adminNo Comments

Legislature, News, Nigeria, Security

Senator Abaribe’s Call on President Buhari to Resign is Foolish – Presidency

President Buhari to resign on what basis? Just because some characters think that President Buhari should resign, then they expect him to quit. That call does not represent the opinion of the country. This is the opinion of an arm chair critic, known for making stray comments. If a leader like President Buhari needs to resign, there are millions of other Nigerians who need to resign, including Senator Abaribe who unlocked the door to enable the escape of traitorous and treasonable suspects. He signed the bond for the court to release Nnamdi Kanu on bail, from which moment the suspect disappeared into the thin air. Senator Abaribe has failed repeated deadlines to return Kanu to the court for trial, yet he has the effrontery with which to accuse someone of failing to the bidding of ...