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Obituary: Ghali Na'Abba: Exit of the "Lion," advocate of parliamentary independence

View this email in your browser Headlines Obituary: Ghali Na'Abba: Exit of the "Lion," advocate of parliamentary independence While he was speaker between July 1999 and June 2003, Mr Na'Abba's quest for the independence of the legislature came to the fore. But some are wont to argue that it was merely a survival strategy for the belligerent speaker. Read More Four major factors that shaped Nigeria's education sector in 2023 In 2023, Nigeria's education sector faced many challenges, particularly in terms of funding and the intermittent disruption of academic activities due to workers advocating for improved funding and better pay. Tinubu pledges to end reign of terror in South-east – Shettima "The problem we are here to solve as a community, as an Umunna, is a creation of self-serving criminals who do not represent the interests of the Ndi-Igbo and Nigerians." Nigerian soldiers killed 6,880 terrorists, criminals in 2023 – DHQ Mr Buba, a major general, said the troops also rescued 4,488 kidnapped hostages in 2023. Most Recent Stories One killed as vandals destroy TCN towers with explosives "It's truly another very sad day for us at TCN, with this incident, especially with the loss of life of the NSCDC official," the statement said. Read More Nigerian Air Force decorates newly-promoted officers Altogether, 22 air vice marshals and 16 commodores were decorated with their new ranks on Friday. NPC registers 420,000 births in Gombe, laments reluctance to register deaths The Nigeria Population Commission (NPC), however, decried the poor registration of deaths in Gombe State. Ondo governor, officials pay condolence visit to Akeredolu's family The Ondo State Governor described the demise of Mr Akeredolu as a great loss, not just to Ondo State and Akeredolu's family, but to the whole nation. My predecessor doesn't put me under any pressure – Akwa Ibom Governor The former governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel, said of his successor's administration, "I am here to support, not to disrupt." Business Food prices rose in November – NBS On a month-on-month basis, price of 1kg of local rice increased by 5.83 per cent from the N819.42 recorded in October 2023 to N867.18 recorded in November 2023. Nigerian stocks end 2023 yielding N13 trillion The total value of the 155 equities at the end of trade stood at N40.9 trillion. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Hilda Baci, Ilebaye, Very Dark Man, other breakout celebrities of 2023 2023 witnessed a rise of several talents who grew from relative obscurity to stardom. Bank-Olemoh and the honour of service to state and humanity For all those who have lost hope in the possibility of a better Nigeria and the emergence of a new breed of politicians who can deliver on their mandate, "Honoured to Serve" is the beacon we need to keep the hope alive. Opinion Plateau, Nigeria and the Kalashnikov challenge, By Jibrin Ibrahim The reality today is that the mass circulation of small arms and light weapons among the civilian population has placed Nigeria on the path to self-destruction. Two years ago, the then Minister of Defence challenged Nigerians to defend themselves against bandits wielding sophisticated weapons. He was telling Nigerians what they already knew to be true – that there is no state to defend citizens, so everyone is on his or her own. PEAC: What we told President Buhari, By Muhammad Sagagi On Ways and Means advances to government by the Central Bank of Nigeria: the PEAC drew the attention of Mr President to the inherent risks to the economy of deficit funding using advances and cautioned that the level of borrowing from the CBN was in contravention of the limits imposed by the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007. The PEAC called for an amendment of the CBN Act to enable the Federal Government of Nigeria borrow legally from the CBN. Promoted Governor Dauda Lawal mourns elder statesman, M Z Anka Mr Anka, a prominent political figure in the state, passed away in the early hours of Friday. Reckitt announces six businesses to champion its 'Fight For Access Accelerator' programme in Nigeria After over 200 applications, Reckitt unveils six businesses that will get access to 2 boot camps with over 30+ hours of skill-based volunteering, 36+ hours dedicated to support them, and 9 Reckitt mentors FCMB Capital Markets wins NGX Award for Most Listed Debt Issuances in Nigeria The NGX Made of Africa awards celebrate exceptional contributions to the Nigerian capital markets ecosystem, encouraging increased listings, transactions, compliance, and innovation. Sports Ahmed Musa leads 25-man Super Eagles squad as Nigeria eyes fourth AFCON title Captain Ahmed Musa returns after missing the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Dubawa Is completion of NYSC requirement for political appointments? 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