The Nigerian Senate, says no member of the national assembly will receive any money from the N70 billion budgeted to support their working conditions. In a statement on Sunday by senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, the fund is for purchase of furniture and to carry out repairs in lawmakers’ offices. On Thursday, both chambers of the…
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), has cautioned President Bola Tinubu not to allow the proposed increase in electricity tariffs by the Distribution Companies (DISCOs). The OPC President, Mr Wasiu Afolabi, made the call in a statement signed by its General-Secretary, Mr Bunmi Fasehun, in Lagos on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
The Federal Government has filed a two-count charge of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition against Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, before the Federal High Court. According to Channels Television’s report on Sunday, the Federal Government accused Emefiele of possessing a single-barrel shotgun without a licence. The government claimed…
