Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to implement the resolution of the party to reserve 40% of councillorship positions for women as candidates of the party in the October 19 local government election in the state. Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah in a statement quoted the Governor to have spokent at an expanded stakeholders’ meeting of the party in Lokoja on Tuesday. The Governor also applauded the decision of the APC in the state to reserve the Vice chairmanship candidates in the 21 local government areas…
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***Insists, Dangote Refinery is too vital to fail The Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has urged the Nigerian Government to apply caution in handling Dangote, and NNPCL conflicts as he asked for full support to be given to the Refinery to operate. Being an issue that about Nigeria’s economy and the well-being of its citizens Obi said the conflict is troubling. Writing on his X handle on Tuesday, the LP standards bearer said, “Dangote Refinery Should Be fully supported, not vilified. The recent conflicts between Dangote Industries and some government agencies are deeply troubling. This…
***Paves way for IGP Egbekun to remain in office till 2027 The Senate has expeditiously considered and passed for Third Reading a bill to Amend the Police Act, 2020, clandestinely extending the tenure of the Inspector General-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun in office. Contrary to the Principal Act of 2020 which stipulates a four-year tenure for an IG, the amendment bill seeks to retain any person appointed into the office of the IGP to remain in office until the end of the term stipulated in the letter of appointment. Prompted by a letter from President Bola Tinubu, the Senate sprung…
***says we won’t use anger to pp social media Overwhelmed by the wide publicity given to his remark against Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, last Thursday, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has tendered a public apology. Last Thursday, at the hallowed chamber of the senate during a plenary session, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, rose to speak on an issue, in response, Senate President, Akpabio publicly reprimanded her, instructing her to seek permission before addressing the chamber, asserting that the Senate floor is not a “night club.” The choice of words and manner in which Senator Akpabio addressed Senator Natasha has…
***As he pledges to boost investors’ confidence, infrastructure development The approved the appointment of Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh as the Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). The approval followed the presentation and adoption of report of Committee on Trade and Investment, after the transmission of his nomination by President Bola Tinubu in letter to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio seeking the consideration and confirmation of Dr. Ewalefoh. as the DG of the ICRC in line with the ICRC Act, 2005. Last week, while responding to questions during the screening by the Committee, Dr. Ewalefoh assured…
The Senate has approved the National Minimum Wage Amendment Act, which introduced N70,000 as the new national minimum wage. The bill, which was received from the executive arm of government, seeking amendment to the Act to enable upward review of workers’ salaries, was laid for first reading. This, followed presentation and adoption of report on the bill, presented by leader of the Senate Sen.Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti). The bill which was transmitted to Senate by President Bola Tinubu on July 23, was given accelerated consideration, resulting into its first, second and passage. Opeyemi in his lead debate on the general principles…
***Says, it will Empower Persons with Disabilities through Economic Growth The Centre For Ability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment (CARE) has urged those sabotaging the full operation of the Dangote Refinery to allow it to function so that the Persons With Disability (PWD) can also breath. This is coming as the centre also threw its weight behind the call to let the Dangote Refinery breath following the Dangote/Nigerian National Petrol Company Limited (NNPCL) Feud. Founder/Chief Responsibility Officer of CARES, Dr. Chike Okogwu in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday said, “Nigeria’s fuel importation bill is staggering, with the country spending an…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse A Youth Advocacy group under the aegis of Meaningful Adolescent and Youth Engagement (MAYE) a non governmental organization has called for the integration of young people in decision making process, policy and community development initiative process in government structure. The group made the call at a one day Meaningful Adolescent and Youth Engagement (MAYE) summit organized by the Society For Family Health (SFH) through the A360 amplify project in Jigawa state. Speaking shortly after the inauguration, the Jigawa state commissioner for information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa Ahmed urged the champions to uplift their voices,…
The President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has charged the members of a newly inaugurated ad-hoc Committee investigating alleged economic Sabotage in the petroleum sector to Identify the perpetrators and hold them accountable. The Senate had recently raised alarm over the persistent importation of hazardous petroleum products and the influx of substandard diesel into the Nigerian market, for which it agreed to launch an investigation into the matter. Speaking on Monday while inaugurating the committee, Akpabio urged the Committee to approach the task with the utmost diligence, transparency, and commitment. He said it is expedient and instructive that the committee…
The Senate and the National Council for Women Society (NCWS), have canvassed for the inclusion of domestic workers in the proposed payment of N70,000 as National Minimum Wage. The Senate and NCWS made the call during a public hearing on a Bill seeking for “an Act to provide for Domestication and Registration of Domestic Workers and Employers in Nigeria.” The Bill was sponsored by Senator Babangida Hussaini (APC – Jigawa North West). The public hearing was organised by the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity chaired by Senator Diket Plang (APC – Plateau Central). In his contribution during the…