Bill to strip VP, Govs, Deputy Govs of immunity scales second reading at Reps
DAILY TRUSTThe House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a Bill to strip the Vice President, Governors and their deputies of immunity against prosecution.The Bill sponsored by Rep. Solomon Bob, passed through second reading alongside 41 other bills at the Plenary on Wednesday.It was subsequently referred to the House Committee on...
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Bill To Strip VP, Govs, Deputy Govs Of Immunity Scales Second Reading At Reps
DAILY TRUST The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a Bill to strip the Vice President, Governors and their deputies of immunity against prosecution. The Bill sponsored by Rep. Solomon Bob, passed through second reading alongside 41 other bills at the Plenary on Wednesday. It was subsequently referred to the House Committee on...
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FG declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr celebration
PUNCH The federal government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Magdalene Ajani, the permanent secretary in the ministry of interior, announced the holidays in a statement issued on Wednesday. Eid-el-Fitr festival is celebrated by Muslims worldwide after observing Ramadan fasting for...
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FG declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr celebration
The federal government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Magdalene Ajani, the permanent secretary in the ministry of interior, announced the holidays in a statement issued on Wednesday. Eid-el-Fitr festival is celebrated by Muslims worldwide after observing Ramadan fasting for 29...
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Natasha Recall: Petitioners have provided details – INEC
DAILY TRUST The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says petitioners for the recall of the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, have submitted their contact address, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam...
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Medicine prices to fall as Customs implements zero-tariff on pharmaceutical products
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun implementing a two-year exemption on import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) for key pharmaceutical raw materials. Approved by President Bola Tinubu, the policy aims to support local pharmaceutical manufacturers, lower production costs, and reduce medicine prices. The exemption covers Active...
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“Fubara remains governor” – Presidency insists, criticizes Peter Obi as ‘dangerous’
The Presidency has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu removed Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, clarifying that he was only suspended to address the political crisis in the state. Tinubu’s aide, Olusegun Dada, criticized Peter Obi for calling the intervention a collapse of democracy, accusing him of hypocrisy. He argued that...
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Minister raises alarm over 26,000 children in prisons
PUNCH The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has raised concerns over the incarceration of over 26,000 children in Nigeria’s custodial centres. He described the situation as alarming, noting that these children make up 30% of the total inmate population. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, he emphasized the need for urgent reforms...
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Senate rejects Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment petition amid Ezekwesili-senator clash
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has again dismissed a petition by Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of sexual harassment. The petition, signed by one Zubairu Yakubu, who described himself as a concerned Nigerian citizen from Kogi Central Senatorial...
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The overlooked nutrient that could naturally lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure, a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes, is often linked to excessive salt intake. However, experts highlight that potassium—a vital mineral—plays a crucial role in managing hypertension. Potassium helps relax blood vessel walls, improving blood flow, and aids the body in flushing out excess sodium. Studies show that...
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