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NJC says DSS action on judges denigrates judiciary
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has said the action of the Department State Service (DSS) against the seven serving federal judges was a denigration of the entire judiciary as an institution.
A statement signed by the Acting…
I won’t support my husband for 2nd term unless… – Aisha Buhari
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife has warned him that she may not back him at the next election unless he shakes up his government.
In a BBC interview, Aisha Buhari said the president “does not know” most of the top officials he…
Senate extends JAMB result validity to 3 years
Senate on Thursday passed the bill approving the extension of the validity of the results of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) being conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to three years.
The…
FG to publish expenses template for MDAs – Adeosun
The Federal Government would soon issue a new template on approved expenses for state-owned enterprises as efforts had intensified to control the nation’s recurrent expenditure.
According to the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun,…
EFCC probes 8 judges, 2 registrars for corruption
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is currently investigating eight judges and two court registrars for corruption.
The Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said in a statement on…
Buhari arrives in Berlin
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Berlin for his three-day official visit to Germany.
While in Berlin, President Buhari will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on issues of shared interests between Nigeria and Germany,…
Presidency releases names of freed Chibok girls
The Federal Government has released the names of 21 Chibok schoolgirls released by Boko Haram on Thursday.
Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, released the names late Thursday after the girls met with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.…
BBOG lauds Buhari, Swiss Govt, military over release of Chibok girls
The BringBackOurGirls group (BBOG) on Thursday commended President Muhammadu Buhari, the Swiss Government, Nigerian military and security agencies, and the International Committee of the Red Cross over the release of 21 abducted Chibok…
Reps raise concerns over pre-budgetary spending by UBEC
The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education on Thursday condemned pre-budgetary spending by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), saying it violated the Appropriation Act.
The committee said that the…
Buhari orders EFCC to return N10bn to NBC, says Modibbo-Kawu
Is’haq Modibbo-Kawu, Director General of Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC), said President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to return the N10 billion seized from it.
The money was…