A statistic, tagged “Religion and Politics in Nigeria”, showing states being governed by Christians and Muslims is trending on the social media, following the raging controversy trailing the Muslim-Muslim Presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The document shows that of the 36 states of the federation, 19 are being governed by Christians…
Members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have suspended their nationwide strike. The association embarked on an indefinite strike on July 26 over the failure of the government to implement the demands of its members. President of NARD, Dr. Emeka Orji, told journalists on Friday evening that strike was suspended and that the…
The Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Samuel Kanu Uche, has been set free alongside two other clerics and his driver. They who were abducted on Sunday in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway while returning from a religious programme. News of their release filtered in Monday…
The federal government has commenced the construction of a modern and smart divisional police headquarters in Abuja. The government also stressed that it is poised for the emergence of a world-class police force that is inclusive, intelligence-led, technology-driven, and community -based that is alive to its constitutional responsibilities. It said it is committed to implementing…
Governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended leaders and well-meaning citizens of the state for standing on the right side of history despite the pressures to surrender to tyranny and oppression The governor spoke at a Christmas ballad organised in his honour by Dr. Peter Odili, a former governor of the state and his…
By Sylvanus Tyoakaa, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday approved the sum of N215.8 billion as budget for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for the 2022 fiscal year. The approval followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Finance during plenary. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (APC Lagos West), in…
