Government

The Federal Government on Tuesday ordered civil servants from grade level 12 and below to stay at home for five weeks. Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), made this known in a…

Probe. This is another word for political manoeuvring, horse-trading, chicanery and blackmail – in the Nigerian milieu. Probes are launched here not for righteous ends but for some predetermined recidivist motives. In particular, the…

Borno Government is to launch a 25-year Development Plan aimed at fast-tracking development and restoring the lost glory of the state, a statement on Thursday by the Director of Press, Government House, Mr Pindar Ndahi, said…

Dr Sam Onyeka, an insurance expert has appealed to the Federal Government to establish a specialist insurance tribunal to handle cases associated with insurance in the country. Onyeka, also the Lead Director, Transparent…

The New Nigerian Youth Movement (NNYM) on Monday urged all tiers of government to set up panels of enquiry on police brutality. The movement also demanded that government should appoint youths as Co-Chairmen and Co- Secretaries of the…

The No Alternative to Buhari/Osinbajo 2019 (NATBO 2019) has called on Nigerian youths to shelve their ongoing protests as their cries have been heard by the government and the whole World. In a statement issued in Abuja on…

Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology has commended the Israeli Government for its offer to train Nigeria on methanol fuel production. SEE ALSO: Federal Government Set to Revitalize Rice Farms in Anambra The Minister gave…

The Kano Government has spent N159 million on the rehabilitation of Tsangaya (Almajiri) integrated boarding schools in the state. Alhaji Sanusi Kiru, Kano State Commissioner for Education in Kano said this in a statement issued by the…

Mr. Chuks Ezewuzie, Special Adviser on Disability Matters to Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra, has assured People with Disability (PWD) of more government support, interventions, and services. Ezewuzie said on Tuesday in Awka during a news…

The PDP said the ruling party has turned a blind eye to the fact that most Nigerians can no longer afford basic foodstuff, and other necessities of life

British government borrowing surged to a record 128 billion pounds (162 billion) in the first three months of the 2020/21 financial year, when COVID-19 lockdown measures were tightest, more than double the entire previous year’s borrowing.…

An NGO, Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), has urged government at all levels to equip children with entrepreneurial skills for them to meet up with global best practices. President of the NGO, Mr Adaramola…

The Plateau Government has rolled out activities to commemorate the 2020 Democracy Day. SEE ALSO: Washington Mayor Asks Trump to Remove Federal Forces Mr Dan Majang, the State Commissioner of Information and Communication, announced this…

The Nigerian Government has announced that it would divert the recently recovered Abacha loot worth $311m from the United States to road construction and the adequate management of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. Spokesperson…

In a recent development, the Government of Oyo State on Wednesday announced that two coronavirus patients have absconded from the isolation centre where they are being treated for the disease. “Of the 33 active cases being managed by the…

The class of 2020 refers to those who are alive and well regardless of age, class, race, or creed to savor infection, and the fear associated with Covid-19, the “apocalypse” virus. The human family has been humbled by the ravaging…

Kano, a state located in the northern part of Nigeria has been faced with hardship since the coronavirus lockdown nationwide. The Federal Government, in a bid to improve the situation, sends 110 trucks of grains to the state as relief…

Some childbearing age women in Niger are now accessing family planning following the lockdown imposed by the State Government to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. SEE ALSO: Edo Reiterates Commitment to Fighting Against Human…

The Lagos State Government has warned warring factions at Ajah, Eti-Osa LGA, to desist from attacking government officials and allow peace to reign in the community. SEE ALSO: Delta: Uwheru Bans Cow Meat Sale, Consumption Over Herdsmen…

The Emir of Borgu has sacked five of his council members for letting Fulani herdsmen settle in the Emirate. His Royal Highness, Muhammed Haliru Dantoro sacked five prominent members of his Emirate Councillors for letting the herdsmen into…

Mrs Elizabeth Okafor, a community leader in Aboatulu Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra, has urged all tiers of government to priorities girl-child education in the country. The community leader said that a girl child who receives quality…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to induct the second batch of two new AgustaWestland 109 Power Attack Helicopters procured by the Federal Government. SEE ALSO: https://www.herald.ng/british-airways-plane-loses-engine/ The NAF said…

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has called for the institution of a reward system to encourage soldiers to put in their best for Nigeria. SEE ALSO: Gov. Ortom Orders Reversal of Mock Registration Fees He made the call during an…

Pastor Tunde Bakare, the founder of the Latter Rain Church in Ikeja, Lagos state, on Sunday, January 5, named enemies of Nigeria. Bakare explained that the true enemies are found at every level of government from the local to the state…

Federal government to suspend fuel supply to filling station situated in katsina within 20 kilometres to the nation’s land border, THISDAY checks have revealed that fuel scarcity has hit border towns in Katsina State. Investigations have …