Task before Oshiomhole great but surmountable – Senator Adamu
Former governor of Nasarawa state and chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Abdullahi Adamu, said yesterday that the task before the new national chairman […]
Month: June 2018
World Bank approves $2.1bn loan for 7 projects in Nigeria
The World Bank says it has approved a 2.1 billion dollar loan for seven projects to support Nigeria’s investment in nutrition, access to electricity, states’ […]
Dogara wants Ministers of State positions reserve for youths
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on Thursday advocated for the setting aside Ministers of State positions for youths. Dogora made the […]
Lagos Fire: Buhari expresses sadness, condoles with govt., people of Lagos State
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and sorrow over the Thursday’s fire incident in Lagos where many people are feared killed with several vehicles burnt. […]
INEC denies secret meeting with a political party
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied the allegation of holding any secret meeting with officials or leaders of any political party. The Chief […]
Breaking: Nine persons burnt to death, 54 vehicles affected in Lagos tanker explosion
No fewer than nine persons were burnt beyond recognition with 54 vehicles torched in a fuel tanker explosion on Thursday at Otedola Bridge, near the […]
Adeosun gives reasons for FAAC deadlock
The Minister for Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, says the Federation Accounts Allocation Meeting (FAAC) ended in a deadlock on Wednesday in Abuja, because the figures […]
Obi is not Vice Presidential candidate to anyone – Aide
Mr. Valentine Obienyem, the Special Adviser to the former Governor of Anambra State has reacted to the news trending in the media that his boss, […]
Court grants Benedict Peters stay of action
A High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday ordered the parties in the case against Aiteo Boss, Benedict Peters to maintain the status quo until […]
Plateau crisis: Middle Belt Forum urges FG, international community to be proactive
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has called on the Federal government, the International community as well as all stakeholders to be proactive in ensuring peaceful […]
2019: I will run for Presidency – Ahmed Makarfi
Former Kaduna State Governor and immediate past National Caretaker Committee Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi has declared his intention […]
Makarfi commiserates with the people of Plateau
Senator Ahmed Makarfi has commiserated with the government and people of Plateau state over the recent killings of innocent citizens. A statement by the his […]
Plateau crisis: BMO calls for tolerance, peaceful coexistence
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has called on the people Plateau State to heed the advice of President Muhammadu Buhari and work together in order […]
NNPC justifies N147bn June remittance to FAAC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has justified its N147 billion June remittance to the Federation Accounts and Allocation Committee (FAAC), saying it is in […]
Troops neutralise 6, rescue 33
Troops on clearance operations have neutralised six Boko Haram terrorists in Damboa and Bama Local Government Areas of Borno. The troops also rescued 33 persons […]
Progress in mining sector excites Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government’s key policy objective of rejuvenating the mining sector is being realised as witnessed in the diversification of the […]
Who is fuelling the killing fields? By Jibrin Ibrahim
Yesterday, Amnesty International released a distressing report on the senseless killings currently going on in Nigeria. By their research and assessment, at least 1813 people […]
Buhari signs 2 new bills into law
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday assented to two new bills, Sen. Ita Enang, the Presidential Liaison to the National Assembly (Senate), has said. Enang said […]
Board fixes June 29 final day for payment of 2018 Hajj fare in Kaduna
Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board on Thursday said it had fixed Friday, June 29, as the final date for payment of Hajj fares by […]
FG approves N133m for JAMB to acquire CBT facility to check leakages
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday approved N133 million for the purchase of infrastructure and pieces of equipment […]
Breaking: FAAC meeting deadlocked
The monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting ended in a deadlock on Wednesday in Abuja. The FAAC monthly meeting is the forum where money […]
Osinbajo says FG decentralizing power generation, distribution
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the federal government is decentralizing power generation and distribution in the country The Vice President made the disclosure […]
Alleged fraud: FG files fresh charges against Sen. Akpan
The Federal Government has filed fresh criminal charges against Sen. Bassey Akpan, representing Akwa Ibom North East, at the Federal High Court, Abuja over his […]
ANCOPSS urges government to lay emphasis on technical education
The Association of National Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) has urged the Federal and State Governments to take technical education seriously as a […]
Obasanjo calls for solution to mass killings in Nigeria
As high profile Nigerians continue to pour into Jos over massive killings in Plateau communities, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the right machinery […]