Nigeria @ 60: APC, Govs reaffirm commitment to democratic devt
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress APC and its governors have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to deepening Nigeria’s democracy. They made the commitments in separate statements signed by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Yekini Nabena and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Gov. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu […]
PDP senators hail President Buhari over leadership style
Some Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) senators on Wednesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for what they called his unique approach to governance. Two of the PDP lawmakers, who spoke at plenary, commended Buhari’s leadership style for prioritising the interest of Nigerians over partisanship. Also read: ELECTIONS: Stop seeking endorsement from Bishops, Imams ― Kukah blasts politicians […]
Court jails man 125 years over fake social intervention programme contract
Soni Daniel – Abuja A Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri has convicted and sentenced one Allen Abel to a cumulative term of 125 years in prison for allegedly fraudulently obtaining food items valued at N12.8 million on the pretext of executing a fake contract for Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and […]
Independence: FRSC boss greets Nigerians, calls for prayers
By Chris Ochayi – Abuja The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has called on all Nigerians to pray for a prosperous nation on the occasion of the celebration of Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary. Oyeyemi, who made the call in his message marking the anniversary, however, enjoined Nigerians to […]
Fayose should limit his confusionist agenda to Ekiti — Lagos PDP Group
A Group within the Lagos PDP, Lagos Democrats, Wednesday, called on former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose to limit his rantings and confusionist agenda to Ekiti State.
Reps approve 2012-2023 MTEF/FSP
Move to rejig laws setting up thieving agencies Approves fresh N4.28trn borrowing By Tordue Salem – Abuja As President Muhammadu Buhari plans to lay the 2021 budget before the National Assembly next week, the House of Representatives on Wednesday, approved the 2021-2023 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP). Part of the details […]
Ondo 2020: Akeredolu’s wife nominated his running mate ― Deputy gov
By Dayo Johnson – Akure Candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in the Ondo State governorship election, Hon Agboola Ajayi, has claimed the wife of the state’s governor, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, nominated the running mate for her husband in the coming election. Ajayi who was the deputy governor defected to the ZLP following some irreconcilable […]
Ondo 2020: Why I fell out with Akeredolu ― Deputy Gov, Ajayi
…OSOPADEC fund mismanaged for four years By Dayo Johnson – Akure Candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in the Ondo state governorship election, Hon Agboola Ajayi has again given reasons why he fell out with the governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Ajayi who was the deputy governor defected to the ZLP following some irreconcilable differences with […]
Akeredolu’s policy on AAUA fees grossly misunderstood – Agagu
In what could be described as a move to set the record straight, the Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Femi Agagu, on Wednesday, described the criticisms that had trailed the education policy of Akeredolu led-administration by his opponents as petty, dishonest and a gargantuan attempt to wheedle the common people for […]
Yiaga Africa raises concern of persistent voter inducement ahead of Ondo poll
Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation, has raised concerns over the inducement of voters ahead of Oct. 10, Ondo governorship election. Mr Samson Itodo, Executive Director, Yiaga Africa said this in a statement on Wednesday Abuja. Itodo said that as political activities gather momentum ahead of the election, Yiaga Africa Watching The Vote was observing […]
Lagos/UNDP COVID-19 fund to benefit 22,600 families; 5,500 SMEs
No fewer than 22,600 families and 5,500 small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs in Lagos will benefit from the unconditional cash transfer programme for vulnerable communities affected by COVID-19 in the state.
Flood: Houses, farmland submerged in Edo communities
By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City Continuous rainfall yesterday has flooded Anegbette, Udaba, Ekperi areas of Etsako Central Area of Edo state rendering many of the residents homeless and waters running into homes. A community leader in the area, Suleiman Gbagudu lamented the situation. He said “More than half of the community has been taken over by […]
Rivers Chiefs caution Amaechi against attacks on Ateke
By Davies Iheamnachor A Council of Chiefs in Okirika Local Government Area of Rivers State has stated that King Ateke Tom did not reign in the region as a criminal, but as a peacemaker and freedom fighter. The Council of Chiefs from Okochiri, also cautioned the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, against attacks on the […]
Queen of England congratulates Nigeria on 60th Independence Anniversary
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Her Majesty, The Queen of England, has sent a message of felicitation to President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary, October 1, 2020. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina in a statement he issued in Abuja, Wednesday, said the message was conveyed […]
Reps urge Boundary Commission to demarcate Nasarawa, Benue states
By Tordue Salem, Abuja The House of Representatives on Wednesday, mandated the National Boundary Commission to urgently begin the demarcation of the boundary between the communities in Nasarawa State and the Benue states, to curtail incessant crises. A motion for the demarcation was sponsored by Rep. Abubakar Nalaraba who representing Awe/ Doma/Kokona federal constituency of […]
Nigeria @60: Buhari to address nation from Eagle Square
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru AS part of activities commemorating the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation from the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Thursday, October 1, 2020. This was made known in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina in […]
