Senate asks Nigerian military to end Lakurawa terror group’s activities

Senate asks Nigerian military to end Lakurawa terror group’s activities

The Senate on Wednesday urged the Nigerian Army to end the activities of the Lakurawa terror group in Kebbi and Sokoto states in the North-west region. The upper chamber also demanded that relief materials be distributed to survivors of the attacks carried out by the terror group to cushion their sufferings. The resolutions were a … Read more

Opposition senator says Tinubu’s ministerial appointee threatens his re-election

Senate asks Nigerian military to end Lakurawa terror group’s activities

The Kano Central senator, Rufai Hanga, said the appointment of Yusuf Ata as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development will threaten his re-election to the Senate. Mr Hanga, a member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), said the minister-designate, who is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), may oppose his … Read more

Another Kano governor’s aide resigns, join APC

Another Kano governor’s aide resigns, join APC

The special adviser on Investment to Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has resigned from his appointment and joined the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Sani Dambo also resigned from the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) alongside Rabiu Durun, another NNPP chieftain, who joined the APC on Monday. The politicians were received … Read more

Senate suspends move to stop electricity tariff hike

Senate suspends move to stop electricity tariff hike

The Senate has suspended the consideration of a report recommending the suspension of the increase in electricity tariff by the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), pending legal advice. The resolution was a sequel to a point of order raised by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Business, Titus Zam, during the plenary. … Read more