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The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the ban of Nigerian passport by the Government of Republic of Seychelles. The resolution was passed following the adoption of a motion sponsored by a member from Lagos State, Mr. Ademorin Kuye who called for the members intervention. In his lead debate, Mr. Kuye explained that the recent ban on Nigerian passport holders by the Government of the Republic of Seychelles is […]
The House of Representatives has urged the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) not to approve any increase in electricity tariff in Nigeria. The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by the Deputy Minority Leader, Mr Aliyu Sani Madaki from Kano state. In his lead debate, titled Suspense over Planned Electricity Tariff hike, Mr. Madaki observed that recently, Distribution Companies (DISCOS) alerted customers of a planned […]
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate incessant incidences of aviation fuel contamination, associated air travel risks and possible non-adherence to standard operating procedures and industry best practices in the aviation oil industry. This is sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by a member from Kwara state, Mr Tunji Olawuyi at plenary. In his lead debate, the lawmaker recalled the contamination of […]
The Material Science and Technology Society of Nigeria, MSN, has called for judicious use of experts in materials evaluation as practical steps towards solving perennial incidences of building failure and collapse in the country. The National President of MSN, Prof. Baba Abdullahi Alafara made the call in Abuja during the 2023 Special Materials' Lecture titled "Best Engineering Practices For Materials Selection In Nigeria's Building Sector. Prof. Abdullahi who is […]
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to grant the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, access to a medical doctor of his choice on the grounds that he requires urgent ear surgery amidst his reported failing health. Delivering judgement, Justice Nyako also ordered the secret police to also monitor, record and seal […]
Federal Government has been urged to ensure that proceeds from fuel subsidy removal is used to stabilise the nation's economy, and improve the living standard of Nigerians. The Chairman Progressives Governors Forum, PGF and the Governor of IMO state, Senator Hope Uzodimma made the call after a meeting with Progressives Governors in Abuja. Uzodimma explained that PGF was working hard with the Federal Government to ensure that the funds are […]
Protesters angered by the burning of copies of the Quran in Sweden stormed the Swedish embassy in central Baghdad, scaling the walls of the compound and setting it on fire. Early on Thursday morning, demonstrators at the embassy waved flags and signs showing the influential Iraqi Shia religious and political leader Muqtada al-Sadr, according to Al Jazeera’s Mahmoud Abdelwahed in Nasiriya, southern Iraq. All embassy staff were safe, the Swedish foreign ministry […]
Members of the organised private sector, on Wednesday, expressed fear over the possible shutdown of businesses and job losses following the hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited and fuel marketers. On Tuesday, the NNPCL and other oil marketers raised the price of petrol from about N537/litre to between N617 and N630/litre, a development that triggered widespread anger […]
Morocco’s top court has rejected the final appeals of two journalists, Omar Radi and Soulaimane Raissouni, imprisoned on sexual assault charges they deny, their lawyer said Wednesday. The court of cassation in Rabat on Tuesday “rejected our appeal and confirmed the prison sentences” of the two men who have been behind bars since 2021, lawyer Miloud Kandil told AFP. Radi, 37, was handed a six-year prison term and Raissouni, 51, […]
