Politics

Independent monitors of the National Social Investment programs in Abia state should exhibit a high level of dedication and patriotism while carrying out their assignment, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Umar Farouq has said. She recently revealed this at the flag-off training and ...

The Federal Government has come out to say that it will keep borrowing to fund critical infrastructure in the country. The minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, recently revealed this in a maiden special media briefing by the MDAs organized by the Presidential Communications Team at ...

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has come out to assure Nigerian that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) will change the fortune of Nigeria once it becomes law. He recently revealed this in his office while playing host to the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, and Nigerians have been reacting. ...

Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA has come out to say that indiscipline and carelessness are the reasons for major disasters in the state. The Director-General of the Agency, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu recently revealed this while fielding questions from journalists after a staff training which took place at Ikeja, Lagos ...

The House of Representatives has come out to beg the Federal Government to lift the embargo on employment into Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies. This was recently revealed by Rep. Sani Bala (APC-Kano) on the floor of the house in Abuja, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, by ...

Nigeria crude oil production loses 200,000 barrels of crude oil daily to theft and vandalism every year, reports has said. This is coming after NNPC recently hailed the security agencies for their support, and called for more protection for NNPC’s operational assets and personnel. According to him, even if petroleum ...

The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele has come out to say that the cryptocurrency ban was in the best interest of Nigerians. He recently revealed this while briefing a joint Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions; ICT and Cybercrime; and Capital Market, on ...

The South-West Caucus of the PDP has come out to endorse the return of the Dr Eddy Olafeso led Zonal Exco, calling on delegates from the zone to elect them. This is coming after the Zonal Secretary, Hon. Daisi Akintan, Chairmen of Lagos, Osun, Ogun and Ekiti States, Engr Adedeji ...

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has come out to say that Nigeria will soon overcome its current security challenges. He recently revealed this when he received the Chief Medical Director of Army Command and NAOWA (Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association) Hospital in his office in Abuja. ...

Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has come out to urge security agencies in the state to help the government to enforce the Anti-Open Grazing Law of Abia State. He recently revealed this at Michael Ọkpara Auditorium, Umuahia, while flagging-off the Statewide sensitization workshop against criminal activities in Abia communities. ...

The Islamic cleric and peace negotiator, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has come out to say that Boko Haram would soon infiltrate the Fulani killer-herders in Nigeria. He recently had his say during an interview on Channels TV “Politics Today,” and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, if the pressure gets ...

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Amao has come out to say that the Beechcraft King Air B350i which crashed with seven crew members on Sunday was at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to refuel. He recently revealed this while receiving the Minister of Women Affairs, ...

Leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has come out to say that he is ready to stand trial at the International Criminal Court, ICC, in Hague, if defending Biafrans against unprovoked genocidal attacks by killer herdsmen and terrorists would warrant his appearance at the ICC. ...

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu has come out to mourn with the families of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel who died in a plane crash in Abuja. He recently had his say via his social media handle, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the ...

The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. General Buba Marwa has come out to say that 90% of criminalities in Nigeria are linked to drug abuse. Marwa recently revealed this at three different fora, where he met with various stakeholders in Port Harcourt, the Rivers ...

Leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has come out to say that he is ready to stand trial at the International Criminal Court, ICC, in Hague, if defending Biafrans against unprovoked genocidal attacks by killer herdsmen and terrorists would warrant his appearance at the ICC. ...

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu has come out to mourn with the families of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel who died in a plane crash in Abuja. He recently had his say via his social media handle, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the ...

The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Ikanade Agba has come out to say that President Muhammadu Buhari’s government is borrowing funds for infrastructure upgrade and social welfare packages. He recently revealed this at Lejja, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State during the inspection of an ...

Ex Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has come out to say that no one can displace him in Osun. He recently revealed this via a statement issued by the Minister’s spokesperson, Sola Fasure, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, since his emergence as the governorship candidate in ...

The National Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers, Engr. (Dr.) Jang Chuhwak Tanko has come out to hail Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for the milestone achievements his administration has recorded in the state, especially in the area of infrastructural development. He recently revealed this when he ...