Buhari Suspends EFCC Executive Secretary Olukoyede, 10 Other Senior Official

LAGOS JULY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended no fewer than 11 senior officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, as the probe of the shenanigans under the stewardship of disgraced Ibrahim Magu deepened. Authoritative Presidency sources told P.M.News on Tuesday night that EFCC executive Secretary Olanipekun Olukoyede was among the senior officials suspended….

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NASS Suspends 774,000 Jobs Employment Programme, Summons Minister For Labour

LAGOS JULY 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Implementation of the 774,000 Public Works to be put on hold untilimplementation modalities explained to NASS. The National Assembly says it is concerned about the proper and effective implementation of the engagement of 774,000 Public Works Workers and wishes to restate its commitment to its success. In line with its constitutional oversight…

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FG Makes U Turn, Suspends Resumption Of Domestic Flights

LAGOS JUNE 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Government (FG) has suspended resumption of domestic flights formerly scheduled for Sunday, June 21. Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, announced the suspension at a Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 briefing in Abuja Thursday. The Minister who was represented by the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA),…

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Lagos Govt Suspends Earlier Announcement Of Opening Churches, Mosques

LAGOS JUNE 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Lagos State Government on Tuesday announced the suspension of the earlier scheduled opening of churches and mosques in the state. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State governor, made the announcement while addressing journalists at the State House, Marina. The opening, which was earlier slated to commence on June 19 for mosques and…

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FG Suspends Private Jet Airline Company For Flying Naira Marley To Abuja Concert

LAGOS JUNE 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Government has suspended a private jet charter and aircraft maintenance firm, Executive Jet Services, for flying Musician, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, to Abuja to attend a concert. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, said this during the Presidential Task Force briefing in Abuja on Monday. Sirika said the aircraft…

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President Buhari Suspends Action On State Legislature, Judiciary Financial Autonomy

LAGOS JUNE 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has pulled the brake on the process of gazetting Executive Order 10 (EO10) following the concerns raised by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). The decision is to give enough time for the resolution of the  issues raised by the governors. Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, who doubles as NGF…

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English FA Suspends Premier League, EFL Indefinitely As FIFA Cancels All Int’ls Matches

LAGOS APRIL 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Football in England has been suspended indefinitely due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Premier League, EFL, FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship have all been suspended – with matches only set to resume when it is safe to do according to the latest government guidance. The Premier League had…

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