Anambra guber poll: APC urges APGA not to heat polity
The Director, Media and Publicity for Sen. Andy Uba Governorship Campaign Organisation (SAUGCO), Mr Afam Ogene, has urged the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) […]
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Nigerian Army remains apolitical – Spokesman Nwachukwu
The Nigerian Army says it remains apolitical whenever called upon by civil authorities to provide internal security. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, […]
APC not against commissioning of Anambra airport- Uba
Mr Victor Ogene, Director, Media and Publicity for Sen. Andy Uba Governorship Campaign Organisation, on Saturday described as fake, reports associated with Ubah alleging moves […]
Minister refutes report liking terrorists’ collection of taxes to “Area Boys” extortion
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Saturday debunked a report attributed to him that terrorists were collecting taxes in the northern parts […]
FG inaugurates committee for ranking of MDAs on access to information
The Federal Government on Friday in Abuja inaugurated a committee to assess the websites of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the area of information […]
PGF DG tasks FG on information management
Dr Salihu Lukman, Director-General, Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), has called for a new approach in information management in Nigeria, to ensure that public debates are […]
Osinbajo presides over virtual FEC meeting
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over a virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) anchored from the Presidential villa, Abuja. President Muhammadu […]
NYSC assures safety of Borno corps members camping in Katsina
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed the security and general welfare of corps members posted to Borno, but deployed to a temporary camp […]
As eNaira launches, can Bitt Inc. deliver? By Peter Achalla
In the wake of the one year anniversary of the #endSARS protests and as the CBN launches eNaira on Monday October 25, 2021, Peter Achalla […]
Media in Times of Crisis: Resolving Conflict, Achieving Consensus, By Dapo Olorunyomi
… My special gratitude to President Mustapha Isah of the Nigerian Guild of Editors for your kind invitation. Reviewing the guests list, I can see […]
FIRS Proposes Road Infrastructure Funding Scheme For Nigeria
The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, says it is proposing the introduction of Road Infrastructure Tax in Nigeria, to make the informal sector contribute to […]
#Endsars Anniversary: Stakeholders call for re-training of security agents
As the nation marks one year anniversary of the #Endsars protest, some stakeholders in Lagos have called for the training and re-training of security agents […]
Inside the Pandora Box, By Dakuku Peterside
Exposing secrets in the public interest is gradually gaining public acceptance and appreciation. It is also a testament to how technology has further reduced the […]
SERAP sues Buhari, wants court to declare ‘plan to monitor WhatsApp messages illegal’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari, asking the court to “declare illegal and unconstitutional the plan by […]
NOA bags FOI Act compliance award
Six Civil Societies Organisations (CSOs) under the platform of the National Freedom of Information Cohort have honoured the National Orientation Agency (NOA) with 3rd Freedom of […]
Kano govt approves N3.9bn for township road projects
Kano State Government has approved the contracts for the construction township roads network in the three Emirate Councils of Rano, Gaya and Karaye, at the […]
My 61st Birthday Reflections, By Tony Iyare
Happenings in these states of the federation have always been dear to my heart. Lagos, Edo, Ogun, Osun, Kaduna, Plateau, Adamawa and Taraba. In a […]
Killing of Dr Chike Akunyili barbaric—Orji Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has condemned the killing of Chief Medical Director of St. Leo Hospital, Enugu, Prof. Chike Akunyili. Kalu, […]
Oyetola approves N708m for payment of gratuities, pension arrears,
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has released N708 million for the payment of pension arrears of retired civil servants. This is contained in a statement issued […]
DSS not responsible for Akunyili’s murder – Spokesman
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied the allegation that its operatives murdered Dr. Chike Akunyili and a security escort in Anambra on Sept. 28. The […]
‘Discover Nigeria’: Buhari to unveil iconic book
‘ President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday, September 30, 2021, unveil ‘‘Discover Nigeria’’, a pictorial book on Nigeria’s history, covering the period from Independence in […]
Still on Southern Governors’ agitations
By Yusuf Alhaji LawanDespite the categorisation of democracy into full, flawed, hybrid and authoritarian and the groupings into pluralism, civil liberties and political culture, the […]
LG Polls: Ballot paper will determine who becomes leader – Gov. Sule
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa says that the ballot paper will ultimately determine who wins the Oct. 6 local government elections in the state. The […]
Digital entrepreneurship crucial to sustainable Digital Economy — DG NITDA
Digital entrepreneurship has been described as a crucial element necessary in ensuring sustainable digital economy because through innovations in technology, people have been able to […]
FCTA begins farmers database update- Minister
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has begun the process of updating database of farmers and all agriculture-related institutions in the territory. The FCT Minister […]