ECLIPSE OF NASI EL-RUFAI, THE SUN “Without death penalty, 90% of Nigerians will continue to see corruption as God’s blessings. The anti-corruption campaign will be a huge waste of time. We are already heavily populated, why can’t we sacrifice the top criminals to save the country’s future?” – Nasir El-Rufai Now, the House of Assembly in Kaduna State, the state …

I EFCC BEGINS INVESTIGATION ON EL-RUFAI, SET TO INVITE FORMER GOVERNOR A special task force of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to commence a full-scale investigation into the alleged fraud case involving former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. It was understood that the task force held a long session on Monday, during which it considered the …

CORRESPONDENTS DECLARE MEDIA BLACKOUT ON KANO GOVT The Correspondent Chapel of the Kano State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has declared boycotting all activities related to the Kano State Government, effective immediately. This development followed an emergency congress meeting summoned by the Chairman of the chapel, Aminu Ahmed Garko, on Monday. The outcome of the meeting attended …

OIL MARKETERS SPEAK ON PETROL PRICE DROPPING AS LOW AS ₦300/LITRE The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has rejected reports that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) will plummet to ₦300/litre with the start of large-scale production by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and other local refiners, including modular refinery operators. A recent report suggested that the …

WHAT WILL NIGERIA LOOK LIKE WITH A REGIONAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT? BY BAYO WAHAB Many Nigerians believe a regional system of government offers a solution to some of the problems bedevilling the country. Talks about Nigeria returning to a regional system of government are back in the news — this time with an air of legitimacy. When the draft of …

35 REPS PUSH FOR SIX-YEAR TENURE FOR PRESIDENT, ROTATION AMONG ZONES Thirty-five members of the House of Representatives have proposed a Bill for an Act demanding the constitutional alteration to provide for the rotation of executive powers among the six geopolitical zones. This according to them is to ensure equal representation and reduce the desperation and tempo of agitation for …

EFCC RECOVERS 20 PROPERTIES FOR ARTHUR EZE FROM BROTHERS The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has through the Court of Appeal, Abuja, recovered 20 properties, 10 vehicles and three princely wristwatches from two brothers, Olisaebuka Eze and Onyeka Nnadozie Eze, for a petitioner, Arthur Eze. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement on Monday, said in a final forfeiture …

SOLUDO’S VERSUS FLAVOUR; IT’S A CASE OF KETTLE CALLING POT BLACK, BY POPE AMAEFUNA Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has launched a scathing media attack on Flavour for holding his father’s burial reception at Enugu, denying claims that the decision was bourne out of insecurity. The Anambra State government through the media aides of the governor has described the decision …

TINUBU SACKS ARASE, APPOINTS ARGUNGU PSC CHAIRMAN, NNAMANI SECRETARY President Bola Tinubu has appointed retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Hashimu Argungu as the new chairman of the Police Service Commission, succeeding retired Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase. The announcement was made on Monday through a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. The statement, …

RANGERS WIN CONTROVERSIAL LEAGUE MATCH AGAINST ENYIMBA In the aftermath of the dramatic events during the weekend’s Oriental Derby, Enugu Rangers International FC has reportedly been awarded three points and three goals by the league body. The match, which took place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu during Matchday 35, ended in chaos after a late penalty decision sparked …

WE WON’T DECLARE STRIKE NOW – NLC PRESIDENT, AJAERO The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced that it will not embark on a strike action tomorrow, Tuesday, to demand a new national minimum wage. This decision was made known by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, at the ongoing International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Ajaero said: “We cannot declare strike …

MINIMUM WAGE COMMITTEE SUBMITS REPORT TO TINUBU The Tripartite Committee raised by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to negotiate a new national minimum wage for the nation on Monday submitted its report to the Federal Government. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, received the report from the Chairman of the Committee and former Head of Civil Service …

RIVERS GOVT REACTS TO COURT VERDICT ON PRO-WIKE LAWMAKERS, SAYS THEY’RE NO PDP MEMBERS The Rivers State Government has officially responded to recent court proceedings concerning the status of 27 lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dagogo Iboroma, SAN, claimed that Martins Amaewhule and 26 other lawmakers, who defected from the Peoples …

COURT AFFIRMS PRO-WIKE LAWMAKERS AS MEMBERS OF PDP, SAYS RIVERS GOVT IS BOUND BY LAWS THEY MADE A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, has affirmed that Martin Amaewhule and the 26 other members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, are still members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Delivering judgement in Port Harcourt on Monday, Justice …

KIDNAPPERS DEMAND N100M RANSOM TO RELEASE EX-ENUGU COUNCILLOR AFTER KILLING FRIEND Gunmen who kidnapped Mr Chizoba Ugwueze, a former councillor of Ikem Ward 1 in Enugu State, on Friday and killed one Ejike Ugwueze who was riding with him, have demanded a ransom of N100 million. SaharaReporters gathered that the immediate past councillor and his friend, Ejike Ugwueze, were returning …