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Kwara State Deputy Governor, Wife Test Positive For Coronavirus
Kwara State deputy governor, Kayode Alabi, and his wife Abieyuwa have tested positive to coronavirus.
Rafiu Ajakaye, who is the spokesperson of the state Technical Committee on COVID-19 revealed the news in a statement.
He said: …
NIPOST operated illegal accounts – FIRS fires back over theft allegations
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reacted to the mandate theft allegations levelled by Maimuna Abubakar, Chair of the board of Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST).
The Herald on Monday reported that NIPOST Boss launched a barrage of…
Unbelievable: Ministry spends N523m to feed children during lockdown
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development (MHADMSD), Sadiya Farouq, has given a breakdown of how the ministry expended N523.3 million on school feeding programme during COVID-19-induced lockdown in two…
Kwara State Government to Probe Alleged Diversion of N300M LG Funds
The Kwara State Government has set up an 8 man probe panel to investigate the alleged diversion of Federal Government allocations to the 16 local government councils in the state.
According to the Governor, Abdularahman Abdulrazaq, the…
COVID-19: Schools Are Allowed to Charge Third Term Fees – FG
The Federal Government has clarified that private schools across the country are allowed to charge third term fees for their returning final year students.
This view was expressed by the Minister of State for Education, Mr. Chukwuemeka…
Akpabio, Calm Down – Ibori reacts to benefitting from NDDC contracts
James Ibori, former Governor of Delta state has debunked allegations of receiving contracts from Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
The Punch on Monday August 3 reported that Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs…
JUST IN: Buhari Reacts As TUC Threatens Strike Over Corruption In NDDC, NSITF, EFCC
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Trade Union Congress (TUC) should partner his administration to root out corruption in the country instead of antagonising the government.
The president disclosed this in a Monday statement signed by…
See why NIPOST Boss, Maimuna Abubakar accused FIRS of hijacking business
Maimuna Abubakar, Chairman of Board of Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST) has launched a barrage of accusations against Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
It appears both government agencies are fighting for supremacy for the sales of…
All 104 Unity Schools Ready For Reopening Aug. 4 – Education Minister
The Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has said that the nation's 104 unity schools are ready to reopen their gates to the final-year class.
He stated this during an online meeting with the 36 State Commissioners of…
Insecurity: Govs set to meet Buhari, service chiefs over worrisome situation
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has vowed to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari and the nation's service chiefs over the "worrisome" security situation in the country.
The Chairman of the Forum, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State,…
NDDC: Uduaghan breaks silence as Akpabio names him among Contracts Beneficiaries
Emmanuel Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta state has reacted to speculations that he is among the beneficiaries awarded contracts by Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
The Punch on Monday, August 3 reported that…
Boko Haram: Buhari needs to know of Saboteurs in Govt system – Gov Zulum
Borno state Governor, Babagana Zulum has revealed there are some Saboteurs in government system who are frustrating President Buhari's war against insurgency.
Zulum who hosted Kebbi and Jigawa state Governors, Atiku Bagudu and Badaru…
Parents of Private School Students Protest against N25,000 COVID Test Fee in Ogun
Parents of private school pupils across Ogun State, protested against a proposed N25,000 COVID-19 test fee being charged by the state government.
The fee had been introduced after the state government insisted that returning final year…
“Keme Pondei Not Taking Kickbacks From Contractors” – NDDC Reacts
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has rebutted the allegation that the Acting Managing Director, MD, Interim Management Committee, IMC, Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei, was collecting 30 per cent kickback from contractors,…
Edo 2020: Oshiomole Reveals Why Obaseki Is No Threat To APC
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has revealed why he doesn’t feel threatened by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki.
During an interview on Channels TV Sunday Politics, Oshiomole…
How Sanwo-olu rescued Lagosian from committing Suicide
Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu has rescued a 45-year-old man from committing Suicide over failure to repay a debt.
Adeyinka Abiodun, B.Sc Holder in Business Administration resorted to taking his own life after he could not…
FG Distributes Relief Materials To IDPs In Katsina State
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons in…
“Mamman Daura Didn’t Speak Buhari’s Mind” – Presidency
The Presidency has responded to Mamman Daura's comment on zoning during an interview with BBC Hausa last week.
President Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu has reacted to Daura’s statement, noting that the presidents nephew discovered…
Nigerians Are Over-Dependent on Importation – NAFDAC DG
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye has said Nigerians are over-dependent on importation.
According to the NAFDAC Boss, the excessive reliance of Nigerians…
ECWA Accuse Buhari, El-Rufai of Abandoning Victims of Southern Kaduna Violence
A major church body in Northern Nigeria, the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Nasir El-Rufai have abandoned the victims of the ongoing violence in Southern Kaduna.
The church…
All Returning Students Mandated To Undergo COVID-19 Test In Ogun State
The Ogun State government has ordered all boarding house returning students to under COVID-19 test as classes prepare to resume for academic activities nationwide on Monday, August 3.
Ronke Soyombo, the Special Adviser to the governor on…
JUST IN: Lagos Reopens Worship Centres
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has ordered worship centres in the state to be reopened effective August 7.
He stated this in a brief address on Saturday.
According to him, mosques will reopen on Friday, August 7 and…
“Nasarawa govt paid July salary despite garnishee order on its account”- Gov. Sule
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa says the state government paid July salary to civil servants ahead of the Eid-el- Kabir celebration despite a garnishee order on its account by an Abuja Federal High Court.
SEE ALSO: Saraki promises…
Eid-el Kabir: Borno State Gov. Donates 4 Cows To Corps Members In The State
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has donated four cows to corps members serving in the state to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival.
SEE ALSO: Unknown Gunmen Kill Naval Officer, Woman In Kogi State
Handing over the cows to representatives of…
Minimum wage: Ekiti workers begin 3-day warning strike Monday
The organised labour in Ekiti state, on Friday, said that there was no going back on its planned commencement of a three-day warning strike from Aug. 3.
The strike, according to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress…
President Buhari Vows to Probe all Past and Present Cases of Corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to probe all past and present cases of corruption in Nigeria in his continued fight against the menace.
President Buhari spoke on Friday at the presidential villa saying there has been abuse of trust…
“I’ll lead security agents into criminal hideouts and smoke them out” –…
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has vowed to lead security agents into hideouts of criminals in the state and smoke them out in the coming days.
He stated this in an interaction with reporters at the Eid ground in Agasa, Okene Local…
House of Representatives Minority Caucus Calls For Sack of Service Chiefs
The minority caucus in the Nigerian House of Representatives led by Ndudi Elumelu have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the military service chiefs following a Boko Haram attack on the convoy of Governor Zulum of Borno State.…
Ortom warns Miyetti Allah against operating security outfit in Benue
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has vowed to resist any attempt by the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore to set up a security outfit in the state.
He stated this in reaction to the group's announcement of the establishment of a…
COVID-19: Over 30,000 Health Workers Have Been Trained- Kano State Government
Kano State Government says it has trained over 30, 000 health workers to stem further spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state.
SEE ALSO: Lagos leads again as Nigeria records 587 new COVID-19 cases
The government also…