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13 Dec
President Bola Tinubu, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, governors, senators, and other dignitaries attended the wedding fatiha of the children of Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin. Two of Barau's children were married on Friday, with Jibrin Barau I. Jibrin (Abba) tying the knot with Maryam Nasir Ado Bayero, daughter of the Emir…
6 Dec
The unending twists and turns over the controversial Tax Reforms Bills continued yesterday when the Senate during its plenary contradicted itself over Wednesday proceedings on the matter. While reaffirming its unwavering commitment to advancing the tax bills, the Red Chamber clarified that no part of the legislative process has been halted or withdrawn. During Thursday’s…
4 Dec
The Senate has suspended further action on the contentious Tax Reform Bills following widespread public outcry and opposition from Northern Governors, who described the bills as "anti-democratic." The decision was announced by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau during Wednesday’s plenary. Barau explained that the Senate Committee on Finance had been directed to halt public hearings…
23 Nov
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibril on Saturday flagged off the distribution of 1,000 motorcycles to the men of the Kano State Police Command to enhance their operations. The provision of the motorbikes came a few months after the Senator representing Kano North disbursed vehicles to the state command to boost its tactical operations. Unveiling the…
16 Oct
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has expressed deep condolences following a devastating petrol tanker explosion in Majiya village, Taura Local Government Area (LGA) of Jigawa State, which resulted in the tragic deaths of 95 individuals. The Jigawa State Police Command confirmed that over 50 others sustained injuries in the incident, which…
27 May
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has paid a condolence visit to Gadan village of Gezawa Local Government Area, of Kano State to commiserate with the people of the community over the fire incident in a mosque. Last Wednesday, one Shafiu Abubakar Gadan, reportedly set the mosque ablaze while worshippers were performing…
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The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has commiserated with the families who lost their loved ones in a stampede that claimed the lives of no less than 20 children at the Islamic High School, Basorun, in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, on Wednesday. The governor, who described the incident as tragic, said…
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The Federal Government, through the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has debuted a concept tailored towards reporting issues within the polity that are data-backed and aimed at addressing conjectures. The latest, called the Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS), is a novel concept that seeks to ensure that information rolled out to the public…
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The Police Command in Kaduna State, says its operatives have detained one bandit and three suspected car snatchers in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan on Wednesday in Kaduna. Hassan said, “On Dec. 16 , At about 1800 hours, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit led…
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No fewer than 250 elderly individuals from Niger State have benefited from a N200,000 cash donation to each person by the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While distributing the cash to the elderly on Tuesday, 17th December 2024, in Minna, the First Lady noted that the gesture was part of the…
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The National Agency for Food, Drugs, Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified Nigerians about the sale and distribution of counterfeit Paludex (Artemether/Lumefantrine) (80mg/480mg) and Suspension (20mg/120mg) tablets in circulation. NAFDAC informed Nigerians about the circulation of these counterfeit tablets via a post shared on its official X handle on Wednesday. The counterfeit tablets were manufactured…
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A Lagos-based law firm, Tope Adebayo LP, has revealed that the concept of plea bargaining, although increasingly popular in Nigeria, lacks legal foundation in Nigerian federal laws and is only formally recognised in Lagos State. In its report titled ‘The Legality of the Use of Plea Bargain in Nigeria’s Criminal Justice System’, the firm described…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the executive management teams for 12 River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. Tinubu's spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the appointments in a statement on Wednesday. The appointees for the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Abeokuta (Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, and Osun) include Hon. Odebunmi…