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Senate passes N982.72bn supplementary budget
The Senate on Wednesday passed 2021 Supplementary Budget of N982, 729,695,343.00 representing an increase of N87billion of the request presented to it two weeks ago by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Buhari had proposed…
Court clears ex-Finance Minster Kemi Adeosun of NYSC controversy
A Federal High Court in Abuja has cleared former Finance Minister, Mrs. Kemi Adosun, of the controversy over her participation or otherwise in the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
Justice Taiwo Taiwo, in a judgment…
Many Feared Killed As Suspected Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Adamawa Community
Scores of persons are feared killed as suspected Boko Haram terrorists in the early hours of Wednesday attacked Dabna, a community in Adamawa State.
Dabna is a village close to Garaha, the home district of Secretary to the…
Senate approves $6.1bn external loan request
By Monday Ikechukwu
The Senate on Wednesday approved a loan request of $6.1 billion by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The $6.1 billion which is about N2.343trillion was approved following the consideration of the report of the…
Haiti President Jovenel Moise assassinated
Haiti President Jovenel Moise was assassinated at his home early Wednesday morning by a group of armed individuals, interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph announced.
Joseph said he was now in charge of the country.
Moise’s injured…
Buhari decorates Chief of Army Staff with new rank
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday decorated the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya with a new rank of Lt General.
The ceremony which took place at the First Lady’s Conference Room, Presidential Villa, Abuja,…
Jacob Zuma: Deadline looms for South African police to arrest former president
An unprecedented legal drama is gripping South Africa, as former President Jacob Zuma urges the courts to block a midnight deadline for police to arrest him.
Mr Zuma, 79, was forced to resign in 2018 after nine years in power.…
Chinese President Promotes Globalization
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed the willingness of Communist Party of China and indeed China to collaborate with political parties worldwide to lead the economic globalization toward a direction that is more open,…
Environmental Challenges: FG Runs to United Nations for Assistance
The Federal Government has pleaded with the United Nations and its agencies to support the country in combating her numerous environmental challenges.
The Minister of Environment, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar made the plea on Tuesday…
How We Saved N400m from teachers’ verification exercise in Borno By Zulum
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno says his administration has saved over N400 million from the verification of teaching and non-teaching staffers of public primary schools in the state.
Zulum made this known in Maiduguri on…