National Assembly Approves Independent Candidature The Senate has approved a provision in the constitution alteration bill which gives room for candidates to participate in elections without being members of political parties. Eighty-two senators voted in favour of this, while five rejected it.[powr-banner-slider id=f615b390_1500277847679] The upper legislative chamber also approved a provision for the funding of…
One Of The 10 Abducted Geologists Rescued
One Of The 10 Abducted Geologists Rescued One surveyor from the group of 10 geological researchers kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram militants in Borno State has been rescued. The spokesman for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Ndu Ughamadu, confirmed this on Wednesday in an interview with BBC.[powr-banner-slider id=f615b390_1500277847679] Mr. Ughamadu said that but did not…
Youths Named “NottooYoungtoRun” Protest At National Assembly
Youths Named “NottooYoungtoRun” Protest At National Assembly [powr-banner-slider id=f615b390_1500277847679] Some youths have stormed the National Assembly in a protest, shutting down the main entrance after security officials allegedly denied them access. Reports say the protesters are members of the ‘I support #NottooYoungtoRun’ movement who seek a constitutional backing for young Nigerians to be able…
Deadline For VAIDS Compliance Announced By SEC
Deadline For VAIDS Compliance Announced By SEC Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today issued a notice, that all market operators and public liability companies will be required to show evidence of a clean federal tax status, effective from March 31, 2018. The securities commission says the evidence of tax payment which falls under the…
Many Feared Trapped As 3 Story Building Collapses In Lagos
Many Feared Trapped As 3 Story Building Collapses In Lagos [powr-banner-slider id=f615b390_1500277847679] Many people are currently trapped in the rubbles of a collapsed building in Lagos. The building located at Karena Street, Campus Bus Stop in Lagos Island was said to have caved in on Tuesday afternoon. Reports say officials of the Lagos State Emergency…
National Assembly Passes Peace Corps bill
National Assembly Passes Peace Corps bill The upper chamber of the national assembly has passed the Nigerian Peace Corps bill. The senators passed the bill based on an advice by the committee on judiciary, human rights and legal matters. Before passing the bill, the upper legislative chamber adopted a conference committee report on the bill.…
India Swears In New President
India Swears In New President Ram Nath Kovind was sworn in as the 14th President of India in New Delhi on Tuesday, July 25, in a ceremony that tightens the government’s hold on positions of power. The 71-year-old low-caste politician backed by the ruling Hindu nationalist-led coalition easily won the presidential election last Thursday. He…
Why Scientists and Google Launch A High-Tech War To Combat Zika
Why Scientists and Google Launch A High-Tech War To Combat Zika Raised by robots to carry bacteria, the bugs will decimate disease-carrying mosquitoes in California. Biotech experts are trialing this biological warfare in an effort to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like yellow fever, malaria, dengue, Zika that cause 800,000 human deaths a year.…
Scientists Records Chimpanzees Performing a Bizarre Ritual (Video)
Scientists Records Chimpanzees Performing a Bizarre Ritual (Video) Chimpanzees in three West African countries Guinea Bissau, Côte d’Ivoire (the Ivory Coast), and Liberia, have been observed taking part in strange behavior. They store a great number of rocks in the hollows of trees. Then, usually, a male, takes one of the rocks, walks a distance…
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