President Buhari Shares Gratitude For Cards, Birthday Wishes
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday expressed appreciation for the many cards and well-wishes he received for his 80th birthday.
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Bimbo: Lagos DSVA failed to act on deceased’s distress call for help – Activists
Two campaigners against Sexual and Gender Based Violence – Men Against Rape Foundation (MARF) and Make A Difference Initiative (MARF) have chided the Domestic and […]
MRA Calls on Federal Government to Allocate Resources to Public Institutions in 2023 Budget for FOI Implementation
Lagos, Thursday, November 24, 2022: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on the Federal Government to demonstrate a commitment to transparent and accountable governance by ensuring that all Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are provided with resources in the 2023 National Budget for the effective implementation of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.
Ex-SGF Babachir Lawal’s group endorses Peter Obi for 2023
A group coordinated by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir Lawal, has endorsed presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, as its preferred candidate for 2023 poll.
FG refund: Senate gives Kebbi second chance…has 2 weeks to appear to defend claims…approves N21 bn for Yobe, Taraba
Two senators from Kebbi State Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central) and Abdullahi Yahaya (Kebbi North) have
debunked insinuations that they were against the request of their state government for refund of N7
billion for road project it executed on behalf of the Federal Government.
Centre lauds TETFUND for transparency, accountability in education sector
The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) has commended the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND, for the transparency and accountability in carrying out its mandate in the education sector.
IYC applauds Buhari for appointing NDDC MD, new board, urges Senate to expeditiously confirm nominees
The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for nominating a seasoned administrator from Bayelsa, Chief Samuel Ogbuku, as the substantive Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
2023 Elections: Kwara senatorial candidate rallies support for APC
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Malam Saliu Mustapha, the Kwara Central Senatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has canvassed massive votes for all the party’s […]
Soludo earmarks N2.5 billion for youth development
By Joy Mbachi Mr Don Onyenji, Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Entertainment in Anambra, said that, in an attempt to revamp and sustain the Entertainment […]
Pantami unveils new book, secures N16.7b broadband access for 20 markets
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has secured N16.7 billion from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to provide broadband access
Professors canvass absolute autonomy for universities
By EricJames Ochigbo Some professors at the ongoing National Summit on Tertiary Education have called for absolute autonomy for tertiary institutions for optimal performance. The […]
FG, States, LGCs share N736.782bn for October
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N736.782 billion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of October.
National Commission for Almajiri Education Bill scales 2nd reading in Reps
A Bill seeking to establish National Commission for Almajiri Education and out of school children on Wednesday scaled second reading at the House of Representatives.
Court declares Atose as authentic APC candidate for Keana in Nasarawa
A Federal High Sitting in Lafia on Wednesday, nullified the election of Mohammed Omadefu, as All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Keana state constituency in Nasarawa State.
Man Remanded for Currency Counterfeiting in Kaduna
The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC today arraigned one Aliyu Adamu before Justice R.M Aikawa of the Kaduna State High Court on a six count charge bordering on Currency Counterfeiting.
Court Remands Medical Doctor for N8.5m Fraud
Justice P. Ayua of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has remand a Medical Doctor, Okeogene Rawlings Godwin in the Port Harcourt Correctional Service for obtaining money by false pretence contrary Section 1 (1) (a) and punishable under section 1 (3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related offences Act.
2023: Gov. Ortom wants INEC to make adequate provisions for Benue IDPs
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make adequate provisions for the over two million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state ahead of 2023 general elections.
Vine Heritage Home: Succour for abandoned children
By Zainab Suleiman – Okino The story of the Nigerian child is replete with abandonment and absence of parental care. From growing outside the caring […]
Council of Elders, Olanipekun condemn Ekiti Assembly crisis, sue for peace
By Idowu AriwodolaThe Ekiti Council of Elders has described as regrettable the crisis in the State House of Assembly and appealed to the legislators to […]
Bill for Nigerian Police Special Forces scales 2nd reading in Senate
A Bill for an act to establish the Nigeria Police Special Forces and the Nigeria Police Special Forces Training School Gwoza, Borno and its Governing Council has passed second reading at the Senate.
Court remands 2 brothers, 1 other for allegedly attacking villagers in Benue
A Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered that two brothers and their friend be remanded in a Federal Correctional Centre for allegedly attacking villagers in Benue.
Yahaya Bello’s awaited Yuletide Hamper for Onukaba Adinoyi-Ojo
By Tunde Olusunle For the many awards he has won in recent weeks, I should begin by felicitating with Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi State. […]
Newly-elected Ekiti Speaker calls for intervention over impeachment plan
The newly-elected Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Gboyega Aribisogan, has called on the elders, sons and daughters of the state to intervene over alleged plan to impeach him as the Speaker.
Refurbished National theatre, game changer for creative industry – FG
The Federal Government says the on-going renovation project of the National Theatre in Lagos when completed, will be a haven for budding artists and a game changer for the creative industry.
2023: Be ready to work under God for service of people- Onaiyekan to candidatess
Archbishop emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has advised Nigerians to vote for only candidates that would rule with the fear of God in the forthcoming 2023 general elections.