Tag: Scrap
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‘Interpretative error’, Akeredolu denies calling for scrapping of Nigerian senate
Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has denied calling for the scrapping of the Senate in the review of the 1999 constitution being undertaken by the National Assembly. Akeredolu was represented by his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at the House of Representatives public hearing on the review of the 1999 constitution. Akeredolu described the report quoting him as…
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FG advocates for retention of NYSC amid proposed law to scrap scheme
Nigeria’s youth and sports minister Sunday Dare Wednesday said the NYSC remains one of the country’s greatest tools for youth development. “The NYSC scheme remains one of the greatest tools for National development for our youth,” Dare tweeted on Wednesday. The minister’s statement came at a time when legislators at the House of Representatives are…
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Reps consider scrapping NYSC as bill reaches second reading
The House of Representatives is considering discontinuation of the National Youth Service Corps scheme. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Alteration Bill, 2020, which is seeking to repeal the NYSC Act, is billed for the second reading. The sponsor, Mr Awaji-Inombek Abiante, in the explanatory memorandum of the proposal, listed the various reasons…
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Senate President kicks against scrapping of FSARS
Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday kicked against scrapping of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS). He made this known during a session at the Senate House as lawmakers deliberated a motion on the recent extrajudicial killings carried out by some agents of FSARS. Lawan said; “I think that this is the situation that should…
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#ENDSARS: Why we can’t honour Nigerians’ demand to scrap SARS – Police
The Nigerian Police Force on Tuesday said the much-criticised Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) cannot be scrapped because it is needed to combat armed robberies and other violence crimes. Several Nigerians, including Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, have condemned the excesses and brutalities of the unit on social media. Many had called for its scrapping, saying it…
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PIB controversy: FG dismisses reports alleging scrapping of NNPC
The federal government has dismissed media reports that the new draft Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) sent to National Assembly has recommended scrapping of the NNPC. Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva allayed the fears while fielding questions from journalists at the National Assembly after an interactive session with the leadership of the assembly. He,…
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Reps urge NPC, BPE to suspend sale of Afam Power Plant as scrap
From Jonas Ike, Abuja The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the National Council on Privatization NPC and the Bureau of Public Enterprises BPE to immediately suspend its ongoing sale of Afam Power Plc on a fast track transaction basis and allow for repair of of the national asset in phases to enhance its value.…