The bill was transmitted to the National Assembly last year by President Goodluck Jonathan and the lawmakers gazetted it immediately to avoid its duplication.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Senate slates three days next week for PIB
The bill was transmitted to the National Assembly last year by President Goodluck Jonathan and the lawmakers gazetted it immediately to avoid its duplication.
Obama: may take weeks, months to fix budget mess
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says it may take a couple of weeks or a couple of months to reach a deal to end Washington's battle over spending cuts. The president spoke after meeting with congressional leaders at the White House on $85 billion in automatic spending cuts that go into effect Friday.
Obama says the cuts are "dumb and arbitrary" and he blamed them on Republicans in Congress.
Obama says the cuts are "dumb and arbitrary" and he blamed them on Republicans in Congress.
We Are Disappointed In Fashola – Nat. Good Governance Tour
The Secretariat of the National Good Governance Tour (NGGT) has said that it views with concern and deep regret the statement credited to Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, who has described the on-going tour as ill-conceived.
South Africa suspends eight policemen who dragged man behind vehicle
South Africa suspends eight policemen who dragged man behind vehicle
South Africa suspended eight police officers on Friday after the death of a man they had bound to a vehicle and dragged through a busy street in a videotaped incident that has further blackened the reputation of the police.
Aluu Killing: Court Frees 7 Suspects
Seven out of the 18 persons arrested for the killing of the four University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) students in Omuokiri–Aluu community were on Thursday discharged by a Chief Magistrate court following the advice from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).
Nine PDP Govs, N’Assembly Members under Surveillance
As the Federal Government and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) get jumpy over the 2015 polls and the emergence of a coalition of opposition parties, nine governors of the ruling party and some of its lawmakers in the National Assembly have been placed under surveillance, THISDAY has learnt.
Bid to Remove Momoh as CPC Chairman Fails
The Senator Rufai Hanga-led faction of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) failed in its bid to remove the party's National Chairman, Prince Tony Momoh, as a Federal Capital Territory High Court yesterday, struck out its suit.
Moses: FA Cup Triumph Would be 'Massive' for Chelsea
Chelsea attacker Victor Moses has suggested that winning the FA Cup for a second consecutive year would mark a successful ending to an otherwise disappointing season for the club. The Blues are 19 points short of Manchester United at the top of the Premier League and have endured disappointing exits from both the Champions League and Capital One Cup this season. After scoring in a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough Wednesday, which sealed the Blues' place in the FA Cup quarterfinals, Moses underlined the importance of lifting the trophy, reports Goal.com.
Demand Pressure Weakens Naira at Interbank Market
The naira depreciated further against the United States dollar at the interbank segment of the foreign exchange market yesterday as a result of strong demand for the greenback. Checks yesterday showed that the local currency slipped by 71 kobo to close at N158.10 to a dollar Thursday, compared to the N157.39 to a dollar it stood on Monday.
Jonathan Congratulates New Attah Igala
President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday congratulated Prince Idakwo Michael Ameoboni on his emergence as the new Attah of Igalaland, urging him to do his utmost best to foster peace and progress in his domain.
Lamido Faults FG for Under Funding Police
The Jigawa State Governor Alhaji Sule Lamido has accused the Federal Government for under funding the Nigerian Police Force amidst the extreme expectation of ensuring security of lives.
Budgeting: Senate Seeks To Merge Finance Ministry, Planning Commission
In the aftermath of the budget crises between the executive and the National Assembly over the 2013 Budget, the Senate has moved to reduce the role of the federal Ministry of Finance in the budgeting process.
ANPP: PDP-Led FG Lacks Creativity in Power Sector
The All Nigeria People's Party (ANPP) has accused the People's Democratic Party-controlled Federal Government of not demonstrating the right capacity to bring about improvement in power generation in the country. The party said energy efficiency and renewable sources of power are not being deployed effectively to supply power to the people just as it is done in other parts of the world.
Blasts injure three in Nigerian restive city: army
KANO, Nigeria — Three people, including a soldier, were injured Thursday in multiple blasts in three areas of Nigeria's restive city of Maiduguri, with one targeting a military patrol vehicle, the army said.
OYERINDE MURDER: Govt, not confused – Adoke
Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke, has vowed to sanction an official who said government was confused. Nigeria’s Justice Minister, Mohammed Adoke, has spoken of his “embarrassment and shock” after a senior official of the ministry told lawmakers on Wednesday that the government was “confused” with investigations into the killing of Olaitan Oyerinde, former aide to Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole.
Pepsi Day out with Whizkid Excites Nigerian Idol Contestants
It was fun as Pepsi, the official beverage of the reality TV show, Nigerian Idol, had a day out in Lagos with the 10 finalists of the season 3. Wizkid, the music ambassador of Pepsi, led the contestants to a memorable outing that was meant to build self-confidence in the contestants’ bid to emerge the winner.
Jonathan to Meet Cote d'Ivoire Parliament
As part of his three-day state visit to Cote d'Ivoire, President Goodluck Jonathan will Friday address the National Assembly of the country. Prior to this symbolic engagement the president participated in the 42nd session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of Government session which rounded off Thursday.
Again, PDP Says Jonathan is Free to Run in 2015
Despite his prevarication over whether he would seek re-election in 2015 or not, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders have continued the subtle campaign for President Goodluck Jonathan to run for a second term in office. Barely a week after the party launched a subtle campaign to mobilise support for the president’s re-election bid, the PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, Wednesday endorsed him for a second term in office.
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