Politics

Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has come out to say that Rauf Aregbesola actually inspired him to run for governor. He revealed this as Aregbesola commemorated his 63rd birthday with a virtual colloquium on Saturday, May 30, 2020. According to him, he admires Rauf Aregbesola a ...

Director-General, Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Janet Ekpenyong has come out to say that it is dangerous to ignore other diseases and fully focus on coronavirus. She recently revealed that we must know that there are several vaccine-preventable diseases killing lots of Nigerians, especially kids, so they ...

Chief Press Secretary to Governor of Delta, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika has come out to say that the increase in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state is due to increased community testing. He recently revealed that the establishment of testing laboratory in Asaba has resulted in the surge ...

The Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA has come out to warn residents to avoid indiscriminate refuse disposal in drainage and water channels in order to prevent heavy flooding that can lead to death and loss of properties. The acting Managing Director, LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni revealed this while speaking ...

Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi has come out to say that no one convicted for sex offense like rape in any part of his state will benefit from his powers of the prerogative of mercy. He revealed this in Ado Ekiti, while signing the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Child ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to warn bandits troubling the North-West geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Buhari simply asked the bandits to surrender their weapons or expect disgraceful and violent ends in the nearest future. According to him, the people and government of Katsina State should be rest assured of ...

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has come out to say that rumors that he lost his ward in the last general elections are laughable. Obaseki recently revealed that the people who make up such stories are clowns because they have forgotten that election results are documented. According to him, ...

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has come out to blast the terrible killing of a pastor and his wife by militiamen in Taraba State. The National Vice President of CAN, Rev. Caleb Ahima recently had his say at the national headquarters of the church in Takum, Taraba state. According ...

The Federal High Court Abuja has come out to say that INEC actually has the power to deregister political parties in Nigeria. Justice Taiwo Taiwo revealed this while delivering judgment in a suit filed by Hope Democratic Party (HDP) against INEC. According to Taiwo, INEC was empowered by the 1999 ...

The World Health Organisation, WHO, has come out to say that face masks should only be worn in places where the virus is widespread and physical distancing is difficult. WHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had this to say in a recent statement. According to him, this is in line with ...

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has come out to say that he plans to engage Speakers of State Houses of Assemblies on domestications of laws against rape. Femi Gbajabiamila revealed this while he received a delegation of 12 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), in his office ...

Edo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has come out to blast the reconciliatory move by Governor Godwin Obaseki to bring 14 lawmakers–elect into the house of assembly. The Publicity Secretary of the PDP in the state, Chris Nehikhare recently came out to say that the move was ...

Ex-Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari has urged Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and Godwin Obaseki to focus on the interest of the party ahead of the governorship elections in Edo State. Speaking recently to State House correspondents, Yari disclosed that this is time for Oshiomhole and Obaseki to tolerate each other ...

Ex-US president, Barack Obama has come out to praise the protests by Americans demanding racial justice over the recent killing of George Floyd. Obama recently came out to speak to the young black men and women who he said are done with witnessing and experiencing excessive violence. According to him, ...

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has lifted the ban on religious gatherings in the state, starting from June 19, 2020. Speaking during a media briefing today, he revealed that his administration will allow a limited opening of religious houses based on compliance reviewed by the state’s safety commission. According to ...

FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu has come out to say that an integrated healthcare delivery system is vital to the socio-economic development and progress of any country. Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu revealed this recently while emphasizing on active community participation. According to her, the fact is that Universal ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to mourn with Ondo State over the death of Evangelist Bamidele Isola Olumilua, who was a governor of the state from 1992-1993. Buhari revealed this in a recent statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Thursday. ...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has come out to accuse the office of the Accountant General of the Federation and Ministry of Finance of allegedly withholding salaries of its members. The President of the union, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi made this accusation via ASUU Chairman University of Ibadan, Professor ...

Spiritual priest, Pope Francis has come out react to the inhumane and sad killing of George Floyd. The Pope recently revealed that we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism, else we will regret it for the rest of our lives. According to him, the violence that followed ...

The Senate has aimed a dig at the Executive Director, Projects of the Interim Management Committee, IMC of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, warning that the National Assembly will not succumb to cheap blackmail from him or anyone else. The senate recently revealed that it is ...