Senate reads riot act to CBN, FIRS, NDDC, others over failure to submit audit reports

Sanni Onogu, Abuja The Senate Thursday warned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and other government agencies of dire consequences over failure to submit their audited reports after a 7-day ultimatum. The Chairman, Senate

Buhari seeks Senate’s approval for $30bn external loan

Sanni Onogu, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday asked the Senate to approve an external loan of $29.96 billion to execute key Infrastructural projects across the country. Senate President Ahmad Lawan read President Buhari’s letter at Plenary. Buhari in the letter said he

Buhari’s polices for good of common man – Akume

By Oziegbe Okoeki   The Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Senator George Akume on Thursday said the policies of President Muhammadu Buhari led administration is for the good of the common man. According to the minister, most farmers in the country

Senate votes computerised facilities for crude oil production

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to set up consortium of experts to evaluate possibilities of installing computerised oil facilities management gadgets in crude oil production business in Nigeria. The Senate, in its resolutionon Thursday, said the installation would help curb excesses

FG vs ASUU: Reps wade into IPPIS crisis

Tony Akowe, Abuja   The House of Representatives on Thursday wade into the ongoing crisis between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) regarding the implementation of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), calling for an amicable

Reps threads same path with Senate, Pass Finance Bill Proposing VAT Increase, Others

The House of Representatives has passed the Finance Bill, 2019 submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari. Members present at Thursday’s plenary passed the bill one week after it scaled through the third reading and was passed on the floor of the Senate in Abuja.

LAKE Rice: Lagos moves to crash price

There is no better time to flood the market with Lake Rice, Lagos State’s flagship local rice brand. Lagos State is providing incentives for local food production, writes DANIEL ESSIET Since its incursion into Nigerians culinary menu list in the 60s, rice has become

Former President Obasanjo supports Buhari on Border closure

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday in Addis Ababa backed President Muhammadu Buhari’s stance on border closure, urging Benin Republic to change its ways for a harmonious bilateral relationship with Nigeria. Obasanjo, speaking at a news briefing on the margins of Policy Dialogue

Border closure: Benin Republic too small to threaten Nigeria – Patrick Lumumba

Revered Kenyan former director of the anti-corruption commission in Kenya, Prof Patrick Lumumba, has described Benin as too small threaten Nigeria over its border closure and its attendant effects. Lumumba who spoke in Lagos shortly after a lecture said he understands the reasons

3 Days to Go: “OWERRI MUST LAUGH”

Owerri is bobbling as fun loving people of the state can’t wait for the star-studded “Owerri Must Laugh” NewsTrack can confirm that most of the Stars are ready to thrill the city of Owerri, promising to bring novel sides of comedy to the