Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, walked out on Plenary in agitation to the comment made by the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila. During Plenary, the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila mandated four committees to investigate the Twitter/ Federal Government saga and report back to the house in ten days. However, […]
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lack of a formal operational base is the reason for not integrating Amotekun Corps into the security architecture in Lagos: Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu of Lagos state has cited the lack of a formal operational base as a reason for not integrating Amotekun Corps into the security architecture in Lagos . The governor made this known on Monday on a television chat where he outlined his administration’s achievements in the […]
FG Meets Envoys Of Top Diplomatic Missions Over Twitter Ban
The federal Government has met with some of the top envoys of various Diplomatic Missions in Nigeria.The meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).Envoys present at the meeting included those of Canada, the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, […]
NBC orders all broadcasting stations in Nigeria to suspend the use of Twitter
The federal government has ordered TV and radio stations to deactivate their official Twitter accounts.The move comes after the federal government’s ban on Twitter activities in Nigeria over the weekend. Acting on that, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has ordered all broadcasting stations in Nigeria to suspend the use of […]
IGP Announces Immediate Suspension Of Tinted Vehicle Windscreens
The Inspector-General of Police Usman Alkali Baba has announced the immediate suspension of tinted vehicle windscreens in Nigeria.The IGP announced this on Monday during a meeting with senior police officers including commissioners and DIGs from across the states.He also directed that the issuance of spy number plates be put on […]
CNSHPA commence on indefinite strike action in demand for better welfare.
The Coalition of Nasarawa State health professionals Association (CNSHPA) has commenced an indefinite strike action in demand for better welfare. The Spokesperson of CNSHPA, and Chairman, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Mr. Kyari Caleb disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Lafia the State Capital earlier today. According to […]
Iron Rods Distributors Raise Alarm Over Substandard Steel Products
The people, under the aegis of the Iron Rods Distributors Association of Nigeria (IRDAN), has urged the National Assembly to support efforts by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to tackle the menace of substandard steel products in the country. In a statement signed by the chairman and secretary of […]
NAPTIP Warns Nigerians To Desist From Spreading Videos Of Sexually Molested Children
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking IN PERSONS (NAPTIP) has appealed to the General Public and particularly Social Media Users to desist from spreading videos of minors been sexually abused as this is a violation of their human rights. In a statement signed by NAPTIP, it said that […]
MTN, Airtel, Glo, others block access to Twitter in Nigeria
Telecommunications companies in Nigeria including MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9Mobile, have started blocking access to the microblogging site, Twitter. The Telecommunications Companies said they received directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission to block access to Twitter in the country following the suspension by the Federal Government on Friday. The Nigerian Twitterati […]
Salaries Of NASS Members Must Reflect Economic Realities – Court
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to fix the salaries and allowances of the 469 members of the National Assembly, to reflect the economic realities in the country. The court on Friday also ruled that the National Assembly Service […]