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The Federal Government of Nigeria has stated that civil servants would have to present a proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), tests conducted within 72 hours to have access to offices, starting from December 1, 2021. This was announced by the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC), on Wednesday. The chairman of the committee, Mr Boss Mustapha, who spoke at the presidential press briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja, said that the goal is to encourage vaccination rate across the country. He said that this was to gain access to their offices in all locations within Nigeria and the…

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has alleged that some Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government are taking practical steps to frustrate the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to provide critical infrastructure across the country. According to Lawan, despite several invitations extended by the Local and Foreign Debt Committee of the Senate, the MDAs have consistently refused to appear to justify projects listed to be funded through the loan requests sought by President Buhari. The Senate on July 15, 2021, approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s external loan request to the tune of $8,325,526,537 (USD) and €490,000,000 (Euros) under the 2018-2020 External Borrowing (Rolling)…

-Adjourns till Nov. 9 The Senate on Wednesday adjourned plenary till November 9, 2021, to enable its Committees begin budget defense sessions with Ministries, Departments and Agencies. The upper chamber suspended sitting after concluding debate on the 2022 Appropriation Bill. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, in his remarks moments before the chamber adjourned, tasked committees to thoroughly scrutinize budget estimates in the 2022 Appropriation Bill before the National Assembly. He said, “The Senate has hereby suspended plenary in order to consider the budget. “There will be budget defense from Monday until November 9, when we resume plenary. “Like we did before,…

Justice Daniel Osiagor of a Lagos Federal High Court, Wednesday, fined a former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, N200,000 for his absence in court and threatened to revoke his bail. Fani-Kayode is being prosecuted before the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alongside a former Minister of Finance, Mrs. Nenadi Esther Usman, and one Danjuma Yusuf, a former chairman of ALGON and Joint Trust Dimensions Nigeria Limited. The defendants’ prosecution had commenced since 2016, before Justice Sule Muslim Hassan, who has been elevated to the Court of Appeal. Midway through their trial before Justice Hassan, the defendants’ case…

The International Press Centre (IPC) and Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today announced an extension of the deadline for the submission of entries for their National Freedom of Information (FOI) Essay Competition to October 31, 2021. They also announced the expansion of the eligibility criteria to accommodate undergraduates of Mass Communication and Journalism in all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, including monotechnics, polytechnics and universities. In a statement issued in Lagos by Mr. Lanre Arogundade, Executive Director of IPC, and his MRA counterpart, Mr. Edetaen Ojo, the organisations said the extension of the deadline for the submission of entries and the expansion…

The Senate has confirmed Hon. Amaechi Nwoha as Commissioner representing South East in the National Assembly Service Commission. Nwoha’s confirmation followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Establishment and Public Service. Senator Smart Adeyemi (Kogi West) presented the report on behalf of the Committee Chairman, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau (Kano Central). Adeyemi in his presentation, said the nominee satisfied the requirement of section 4 of the National Assembly Service Commission Act 2014 as amended. According to the lawmaker, Nwoha’s antecedents as a legislator in the Imo State House of Assembly makes him suitable and competent for appointment in…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has described the late Dr. Shekarau Angyu Masa-Ibi, the 24th Aka Uka of Jukun Kigdom in Taraba State, as a great leader who worked to unite his people and bring development to Taraba and the defunct Gongola State. Lawan stated this on Tuesday during plenary in his remarks to honour the deceased. The Senate President in a condolence message said, “Let me commiserate with the Jukun Kingdom, the government and people of Taraba State for the loss of late Akuka. “Dr. Shekarau was a great leader, he was a man of peace who worked so hard…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has reconstituted the leadership and membership of some standing and special committees of the Senate. Lawan made the announcement moments before the upper chamber adjourned plenary. Those to serve as Chairmen include Senator Sahabi Alhaji Ya’u – Committee on National Population and National Identity; Senator Adetokunbo Abiru – Committee on Industry; Senator Saidu Alkali – Committee on Trade and Investments; Senator Kabiru Barkiya – Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs. Those selected to Vice-Chairmanship and Membership positions are Senator Seriake Dickson – Committee on Interior; and Member, Committee on Appropriations; Senator Biodun Olujimi – Member, Committee on Appropriations;…

Embattled Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho has been said to be diagnosed of a suspected kidney or lungs disease. The latest development was disclosed by one of Igboho’s lawyers, Yomi Aliyyu, in an interview with BBC Yoruba. According to Aliyyu, Igboho started showing symptoms of the disease while in the Beninese prison. He has been reportedly rushed to the hospital for immediate treatment. “Igboho was not diagnosed with this sickness before he was arrested in Cotonou. It was so critical that they had to rush him to the hospital. Igboho’s return to Nigeria means certain death – Lawyer…

Erling Braut Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola is expected to hold talks with Manchester City in January over a potential summer move for the 21-year-old Borussia Dortmund and Norway striker. (Times, subscription required) England forward Raheem Sterling, 26, wants to be sure he remains a key part of manager Pep Guardiola’s plans before he resumes contract talks with Manchester City. (Sun) Liverpool are willing to sell England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 28, – but only for the right price – with his former club Arsenal interested. (Mirror) The Reds have also started negotiations to sign Barcelona’s French forward Ousmane Dembele, 24, on a free transfer next summer. (Mail, via Mundo Deportivo) England midfielder Phil Foden, 21,…