The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has said there are debts owed by states and government enterprises that are yet to be recovered. Mrs Zainab Ahmed revealed this during a panel discussion on Debt Transparency at the ongoing World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, United ...

KOWA Party has distanced itself from reports in which it was listed among political parties endorsing Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State in the governorship polls scheduled for November 16. According to the party, the people that carried out this endorsement were not cleared to do so by the national ...

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has asked communities in the state to protect the infrastructure provided by the government in their domains. Represented by the Speaker, Ekiti House of Assembly, Mr Funminiyi Afuye, Fayemi revealed this while inaugurating the Iro Ayeteju-Ekiti Civic Centre in Gbonyin Local Government Area on ...

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, has said Nigeria has achieved 80 per cent performance in the agricultural sector. Sabo revealed this at the Public Presentation of Executive Summary of Wet Season Agricultural Performance in Nigeria, by the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS) in ...

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ibrahim Magu, has come out to say that EFCC is working on the rehabilitation of young people who are engaged in Internet fraud, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo boys. He revealed this in Lagos yesterday as he delivered a paper ...

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has said the state is focused on tackling the unemployment challenges, especially among the youth. He revealed this at a grand reception organised by the Security Committee of his campaign organisation on Thursday at the Government House, Kano. Ganduje revealed that his government would keep ...

Manchester United’s transfer strategy is now more efficient and productive than it has been for a long time, according to executive vice-chairman of the club, Ed Woodward. The Red Devils have had a poor start to the new season as they sit 12th in the Premier League after eight matches, ...

Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has come out to state that Mesut Ozil is still an important player for the Gunners after the World Cup winner revealed that he has become a scapegoat at the Emirates. Ozil has made just two appearances so far this season, with his only minutes in ...

Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk is “the complete defender,” according to Barca legend, Carles Puyol. He said it is fantastic for a special defender to get a well-deserved recognition. Puyol believes Van Dijk is one player that has followed in his footsteps and he has been a talisman for the ...

Eibar midfielder, Pape Diop has come out to say that his team will maintain their playing style in Saturday’s La Liga clash vs Barcelona at the Ipurua Municipal Stadium. Knowing Barca’s style of play, Pape still wants to extend his team’s unbeaten run to five games when he faces the ...

Callum Hudson-Odoi’s Chelsea team-mate, Marc Guehi has said he now expects miraculous things from the English player. This was Mac’s reaction to Hudson’s latest goal for England’s Under-21 side against Austria. Picking up the ball in his own half, Hudson dribbled all the way to the edge of Austria’s box ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that the Federal Government will fully back the development of the historic City of Calabar. He disclosed this as he received His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi, Otu V, Obong of Calabar, at the State House, Abuja, yesterday. Buhari said even if ...

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said the fire disaster in Onitsha days back was a terrorist attack. In a recent statement by its Media and Public Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB revealed that the consistency with which these disasters occur in the South-eastern region of Nigeria proves that someone ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered for the books of the NDDC to be audited since it was established to be opened. According to the number one man in Nigeria, he does not trust the agency. He demanded the instant probe of the finances of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) ...

Popular designer, Yomi Casual recently jumped on Instagram to blast BBNaija’s Mike for a post he put out and Nigerians have responded by dragging Yomi. Mike harmlessly flaunted a picture of himself and his wife alongside these words, “If my wife can’t come I’m not going,” and Yomi chose to ...

Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade is celebrating her mother’s strength as the older woman battles to regain her health in the hospital. The movie star flaunted pictures of her mum on her hospital bed and revealed how much of a fighter she is. Her words, “I didn’t wanna post this but ...

Hollywood star, Gabrielle Union has defended her hubby, Dwayne Wade for calling his son, a girl. Wade flaunted a photo recently which showed Gabrielle Union and his two children looking excited. His caption read, “My girls.” Some social media users were not pleased with this and blasted him for calling ...

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has come out to say that Nigeria needs prayers to be free from its problems. He disclosed this as he received a delegation of the Christian Legislators’ Fellowship of the National Assembly. According to him, it is not about getting weapons because the power of God ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that his government’s efforts to reduce insecurity in the country has resulted in Boko Haram being substantially defeated. His words, “The nation is appreciative of the gallantry and sacrifices of officers and men of our Armed Forces in the campaign against insurgency ...

The First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, has come out to apologise for any embarrassment a clip of her shouting at Aso Rock caused. Her spokesman, Suleiman Haruna, tendered the apology after Aisha recently hosted wives of governors of the 36 states at the presidential villa in Abuja. This was ...