Sign in
Sign in
Recover your password.
A password will be e-mailed to you.
Browsing Category
Government
Bauchi gov emulates Zamfara colleague, sacks SSG, commissioners, others
The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed of has dissolved the State Executive Council and sacked other political appointees.This is contained in a statement signed by Mukhtar Gidado, the Special Adviser on Media to the governor, on…
Open grazing: Bayelsa govt impounds 34 cows for violating law
The Bayelsa Livestock Management Committee (BSLMC) on Tuesday said it impounded 34 cows in Yenagoa for alleged violation of the state’s anti-open grazing law.It was learnt that the cows were impounded around the Bayelsa Palm Estate in…
Why IGP suspended issuance of tinted glasses, special number plates’ permits
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Usman Baba, has directed the suspension of the issuance of tinted glasses and SPY number plates’ permits for vehicles across the country.Baba disclosed this at a conference with Strategic Commanders…
#TwitterBan “Diversionary, Ill-Advised” – Ortom
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has described the Federal Government’s ban on Twitter operations in the country as an ill-advised diversion from the core issues of insecurity and injustice plaguing the nation.He stated this in…
#TwitterBan was to prevent massacre – Presidency
The Nigerian presidency has said that it indefinitely suspended Twitter's operations in Nigeria to prevent a repeat of the New Zealand mosque massacre from happening in Nigeria.Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media…
Nigeria needs global support to fight corruption – EFCC boss tells UN
Nigeria on Thursday in New York called on the global community to take measures to prevent and combat corruption as well as strengthen international cooperation against illicit financial flows.Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, Executive Chairman,…
APC urges Nigerians not to judge Buhari on artificial insecurity
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Nigerians cannot judge the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government on the country`s present security situation because it is artificial.Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, APC…
NECO Registrar: Lai Mohammed attacks ex-NHRC boss Odinkalu over “fake tweet”
The Federal Government has berated Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, over his "fake tweet" and misinformation on the death of the Registrar of National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Godswill Obioma.Odinkalu, a former Chairman of the National…
Declaring Nigeria a failed state is preposterous – Lai Mohammed tells CFA
The Federal Government says for anyone to declare Nigeria a failed state on the basis of its security challenges, is “preposterous’’.The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed stated this in response to a recent…
Buhari sends Bill on extension of teachers’ retirement age to NASS
President Muhammadu Buhari has transmitted an Executive Bill to the Senate, seeking extension of the retirement age for teachers from 60 to 65 years.Senate President, Ahmad Lawan read the letter on the floor of the senate at Wednesday’s…
Insecurity: Don’t teach Buhari how to do his job – Keyamo tells Nigerians
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo says Nigerians cannot complain about President Muhammadu Buhari's failure to tackle insecurity and still chide him when he begins to do so.Keyamo stated this in a Tuesday tweet…
Security challenges will not define Buhari’s legacy – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government says the security challenges facing the country are ephemeral and will not define the legacy of President Muhammadu Buhari.The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said this on Tuesday in Abuja…
Constitution Review: Akeredolu Recommends Scrapping Of Senate
The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has called for the scrapping of the Senate as a cost-saving measure.Akeredolu, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), said that…
Lawan laments insecurity as Senate hold minute silence six times for slain Nigerians
Senate President Ahmad Lawan says legislative interventions must be stepped-up by the National Assembly to protect Nigerians against the rising state of insecurity in the country.Lawan made this known on Tuesday at plenary when the…
Probe Gulak’s death – S’East govs tell security agencies
The South East Governors’ Forum has urged security agencies to immediately arrest those responsible for the murder of Alhaji Ahmed Gulak, an APC Chieftain.This is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of the forum and Gov.…
Matawalle sacks Zamfara SSG, all Commissioners, others
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has sacked the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Alhaji Bala Bello and all 23 commissioners with immediate effect.This is contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser Public…
200 Islamiya students: Buhari gives security agencies marching orders
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the nation’s security and intelligence agencies to expedite efforts towards the recovery of the 200 children kidnapped from an Islamic school in Niger.The president gave the order in a statement…
Northern Governors condemn Gulak’s death
The Northern Governors Forum has condemned the killing of Mr Ahmed Gulak, the former Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Political Matters, describing it as unfortunate.The chairman of the forum and governor of Plateau, Mr…
Cameroon cannot request for Nigeria’s territories – Boundary Commission
The National Boundary Commission (NBC) says the rumour trending that the Republic of Cameroon is demanding more territories from Nigeria in Adamawa and Borno parts of the country is not true.The Director-General of the commission, Mr…
Kebbi boat mishap: Gov.Tambuwal donates N40m to victims’ families
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has donated N40 million to families of victims who died in a boat mishap in Warrah, Ngaski Local Government of Kebbi.Tambuwal announced the donation while on a condolence visit to his Kebbi…
FCTA demolishes Fulani settlement
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Joint Task Force (JTF) has demolished a Fulani Ruga settlement located very close to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.Mr Ikharo Attah, Chairman, FCT Ministerial Committee on…
Osinbajo highlights FG’s interventions in healthcare, education, others
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government has, over the years, deployed significant resources to address challenges in education and healthcare.He said that the Federal Government was committed to addressing human capital…
Buhari condoles with Aviation Minister over mother-in-law’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, over the death of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Zainab Masanawa.The president’s condolence message was conveyed in a statement by Malam Garba Shehu,…
Former Enugu Assembly speaker inaugurates foundation for indigent families
A former speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly, Chief Eugene Odo on Saturday in Enugu inaugurated an empowerment foundation aimed at assisting indigent members of the society.Odo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
Boat Mishap: Zamfara condoles with Kebbi, donates N30m
Zamfara State Government on Saturday condoled with Kebbi State Government over the recent boat mishap at Warrah, Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a boat took off from Lokon Minna,…
Amaechi: FG to commence Kano-Kaduna rail project July
Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Friday said that the Kano- Kaduna rail project would commence in July.Amaechi made the disclosure when he paid a courtesy visit to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje in Kano.“Kano-Kaduna railway…
Mali crisis: Buhari hosts Jonathan in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday hosted his predecessor, Dr Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja over the unfolding crisis in Mali.This was disclosed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi…
Our greatest legacy is to give you better country – Buhari tells Nigerian children
President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated the Children’s Day with a solemn promise to bequeath a better country for the present and future generations.Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity,…
Reps invite CBN governor on recovered loots
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the assessment and status of recovered loots have invited the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Goodwin Emefiele to appear before it.The Chairman of the…
Lai Mohammed: Nigeria in safe hands despite security challenges
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says Nigeria is in safe hands despite the security challenges currently bedevilling the nation.Mohammed stated this in his office in Abuja on Thursday while playing host to…