Politics

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has ordered relaxation of lockdown in the state with effect from Monday. Fayemi recently announced that the relaxation of restrictions will run through Monday to Friday from 6am to 8pm. According to him, the state’s molecular laboratory will also be commissioned tomorrow to facilitate ...

National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has come out to commiserate with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his nephew, Alhaji Ibrahim Dauda. He revealed this in a recent statement by his media adviser, Tunde Rahman. Tinubu simply extended his condolences to the family of Dauda, ...

Ondo State government has come out to say that it would shut down any religious organization that does not obey strict rules governing the partial lift of ban on religious activities across the state. The Chairman Inter-ministerial Committee on COVID 19 and Commissioner for Health, Dr. Wahab Adegbenro revealed this ...

Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum and Alternate Chairman of the NNPC Board, Chief Timipre Sylva has come out to congratulate the newly appointed members of the reconstituted Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). He revealed this in a recent statement in Abuja, issued on his behalf by ...

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has come out to say that Nigeria must realize that she is alone when it comes to battling the coronavirus pandemic. The governor recently said we are on our own and the rest of the world doesn’t care about Africa, talk less of Nigeria. According ...

Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire has come out to talk about the efforts in place to boost coronavirus testing in Nigeria. Osagie Ehanire revealed this amid criticisms that the authorities aren’t doing enough to test for the virus in the country. According to him, the Nigerian government would like to ...

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami has come out to say that the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has contributed an applaudable 14.07 percent to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Dr. Isa revealed this in a statement signed by Dr. Femi Adeluyi, Technical Assistant, Information Technology ...

The current Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari is currently mourning the death of the immediate past Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru. Maikanti Baru simply revealed that the deceased was his brother, friend, and mentor and he was a ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come out to say that the coronavirus pandemic will not obstruct Nigeria’s democracy and the electoral process. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu shared this in Abuja recently as part of his remarks at the commission’s first virtual meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners ...

Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has come out to say that he has had several disputes with APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, unlike some other politicians like Rauf Aregbesola. The governor revealed this while speaking at a recent political event in Ikoyi. According to him, if he wants to ...

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has come out to blast President Muhammadu Buhari-led government, saying it turned the May 29 inauguration day anniversary into a day of grieving for Nigerians. PDP recently revealed that the sad reality is that APC and Buhari have taken our country 60 years backward. According ...

The Presidency has come out to say that President Muhammadu Buhari has been delivering the change Nigerians wanted. FG revealed this in a recent statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu in Abuja. According to him, Buhari is aware of ...

The Federal Government has come out to say that the constant power problem in the country will soon be a thing of the past. This is coming after an agreement with German company, Siemens to boost power supply in Nigeria. According to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai ...

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has come out to say that Buhari has put Nigeria on an irreversible road to sustainable development since his re-election. Lai revealed this at a news conference today in Abuja to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the second term of Buhari. According ...

Chief of Staff to Delta state Governor, Olorogun David Edevbie has come out to describe Edwin Clark as a bridge builder across all divides in Nigeria. In a recent congratulatory message to Chief Clark on his 93 birthday, Olorogun revealed that Clark Edwin has proven himself to be a brilliant ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come to say that it is tragic and sad that bandits are still active in Nigeria amid the pandemic. He revealed this as he condoled with families who lost loved ones in an attack by bandits in Sabon Birni Local Government, Sokoto State. According to him, ...

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has come out to say that the recently signed Presidential Executive Orders are meant to complement the existing legislations in the country. Malami recently revealed that the orders are simply aimed at ensuring inter-agency coordination in the process ...

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has shared new COVID-19 pandemic public health protocols for Nigerian airlines operating international flights. The measures are meant to contain the spread of the virus as Federal Government prepares for direct resumption of flight operations. According to NCAA Director General, Capt. Musa Nuhu, flight ...

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA has begged the Federal Government to call Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello to order for saying there is no case of COVID-19 in the state. NMA recently said Kogi State Government should show Nigerians proof that the state is really free from the deadly virus ...

The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche has come out to say that the military high command has put measures in place to prevent inter-state movement of fleeing armed bandits from the North West. John recently revealed this while giving update on military operations across the country at a ...