Politics

Border closure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is unsustainable, WHO has said. The World Health Organization recently urged nations to adopt comprehensive strategies based on local knowledge of where the virus is spreading. According to Michael Ryan, WHO emergencies director, such measures cannot be kept up indefinitely, and are ...

The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN has blasted the killings in Southern Kaduna. The commission recently asked the State and Federal Government to be proactive about a lasting solution. According to the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, the alleged invasion of ...

The Zamfara Police Command has stepped up security around the Emir of Shinkafi, Alhaji Muhammad Makwashi, to prevent the breakdown of law and order over the alleged disturbance. The command Public Relations Officer, SP Mohammed Shehu revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gusau on Sunday. According ...

The leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Salvation Force, Asari Dokubo has come out to say that the alleged mismanagement of N18 billion by the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is mere pickpocketing. Dokubo recently revealed that the theft of the cash is nothing ...

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has come out to say that motorists should not speed during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The FRSC recently revealed that by so doing, there will be a reduction of road traffic accidents in the state. According to the Ogun Sector Commander of FRSC, ...

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has come out to say that Nigeria will overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. He recently revealed this while he played host to Osun devotees in his palace as the ancient city celebrated the Osun festival. According to him, even if the pandemic is still ...

The Nigeria Police have come out to clear D’banj of the rape allegations leveled against him by a twitter user Miss Seyitan Babatayo. It was revealed in a recent report signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Umar Sanda on behalf of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Investigations Department, ...

Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has come out to mourn with Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq over the demise of his father, Alhaji AbdulGaniyu Folorunsho Abdulrazaq (SAN). He revealed this via a recent statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan. According to him, the family of the deceased should ...

The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security in Osun State, Hon Adedayo Adewole has come out to say that Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s administration is not focused on achieving short term goals of massive food production and security in the state. He recently revealed that Gov. Oyetola is also looking to ...

Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede (SAN) has come out to warn against rigging of the October 10 governorship election in the state. Eyitayo recently revealed that the people of the state would resist any plan to rig the polls. According to him, ...

The Chairman, Center for Institutions Reforms in Nigeria, CIRN, Lai Omotola has come out to say that the act establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is due for amendment. He recently revealed that a new structure is urgently needed for the 15-year-old commission to work properly and fulfill ...

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has come out to say that the contagious COVID-19 pandemic is no stumbling block or barrier to the development of the state. He disclosed this during project inspection of Dangi flyover, Sheikh Qariballah Sheikh Nasuru Kabara flyover, and Kofar Mata flyover, recently. According to ...

Ex-Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio. He recently revealed that the President also has to dismiss the acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Kemebradikumo Pondei to prove to the citizens that ...

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio has come out to say that he never said 60 percent of contracts in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was awarded to lawmakers. He revealed this via a letter addressed to the House of Representatives and read by the Speaker, ...

Vice Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Northern Nigeria, Pastor John Hayab has come out to react to Buhari traveling to Mali to mediate in the political crisis there. He recently revealed that it was not a wise thing to do because his own country is facing a much bigger ...

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has come out to hail ex-governor of the state, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, on his 91st birthday. He revealed this via a recent statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile. According to him, Jakande is an elder statesman who is worth celebrating ...

Rights activist and co-founder of the Bring Back Our Girls, BBOG Movement, Aisha Yesufu has blasted President Muhammadu Buhari’s peace mission to Mali. Aisha recently revealed that the president should have stayed put to tackle the several challenges facing his own country instead of making such a move. According to ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has come out to say that his government would remain steadfast as it tries to improve the state’s economy via agribusiness venture. He recently revealed that he would do everything possible to prevent the rural and urban migration of youths from the state. According to ...

The Chairman, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Cross River Chapter, Mr. Oliver Ntui has come out to say that the Federal Government rice intervention initiative saved Nigeria during the coronavirus lockdown. He revealed this during a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar. According to ...

The All Progressives Congress has come out to hail President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the National Youth Investment Fund. The party recently described the approval as historic, innovational and transformational, while saying Buhari made it happen because of his passion for the development and growth of young people. According to ...