Politics

Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal has shed some light on why the government is planning to borrow N65.7 billion. Gov. Aminu has said it will aid the state to wrap up a few developmental projects on time for the development of the state. Having his say recently during the Sokoto ...

A minimum of 9.4 million toilets are required yearly if Nigeria will meet its Open Defecation-Free target by 2025, Mr. Timeyin Uwejamomere has said. Timeyin, the National Coordinator, National Action Plan on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) revealed this at the ongoing National WASH Action Plan Research and Capacity Building ...

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ibrahim Pantami has said that he does not have anything to say on the recent threat issued against him by the Boko Haram Insurgence last weekend. He disclosed this as he answered questions from newsmen today when he began a General ...

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has said he is set to forward the 2020 budget proposal to the State House of Assembly for consideration. The new governor revealed this recently when he met with all the 24 members of the State House of Assembly. Recall that immediate past governor, ...

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has observed what it describes as a slow decline in the free distribution of condoms in Nigeria. Dr. Idowu Araoyinbo, an official of the UN agency, revealed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) today in Calabar. According to him, ...

The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has said that all Nigerian universities will admit candidates within the Central Admission Process System (CAPS) of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Mallam Adamu revealed this in his address at the commissioning of JAMB’s New General Services Department building on Monday ...

Governor Nyesom Wike has told National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole to resign for failing to prevent the swearing-in of Sen Douye Diri as Bayelsa State Governor. While speaking to media today, Wike stated that Oshiomhole and the APC should forget it because they would never ...

Minister of Transport, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi has told Governor Nyesom Wike that it would be hard for him to get rid of his achievements in Rivers State. He shared this at the 7th matriculation ceremony of Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, on Saturday. Amaechi revealed that he is however proud ...

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan is celebrating with Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on his 60th birthday tomorrow, Feb 16. In a recent statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Ola Awoniyi, Ahmad said El – Rufai’s life shows the importance of vision, focus, tenacity, wisdom, and courage in ...

Yobe state governor, Mai Mala Buni has come out to say that the ambition of Malam Nasiru El-Rufa’i and Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be president in 2023 would not destabilize the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC). Having his say in a recent interview on the BBC Hausa today, ...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said receiving international cash transfers in foreign currencies by Nigerians will affect the Naira negatively. Ms. Ozemena Nnaji, Director, Trade, and Exchange in the apex bank said this to the House of Representatives Committees on Diaspora, Banking and Currency, and National Planning at ...

Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has begged political office holders to focus on good governance and leadership principles. Okowa revealed this in Asaba while swearing in a former member of House of Representatives, Evelyn Oboro, as special adviser as well ad chairman and members of the state’s Sports Commission. He ...

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said the Federal Government will back any partnership that tackles literacy and educational problems including the issue of out of school kids and girl child education in the country. His spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement released today said Osinbajo revealed this when he received ...

The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa has said the restriction and ban placed on okadas and tricycles in major highways was a decision that had to be made for the safety of Lagosians. Mudashiru revealed this at a meeting he held with the Associations of Motorcycles ...

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has come out to say that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Douye Diri will not be sworn in as Bayelsa Governor since he has failed to meet the requirements of the Supreme Court. At a ...

Popular search platform, Google has said Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo is an excellent partner whose support has helped the company record some brilliant successes in Nigeria. Google revealed this when Doron Avni, Google’s Government Affairs and Public Policy Director, led a delegation from Google Global Services in the United States ...

Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson has urged all political parties to remain calm and embrace peace over the recent ruling of the Supreme Court on Bayelsa governorship poll. Remember that the court canceled the All progressives Congress (APC) victory at Nov 16 governorship election that David Lyon won. Speaking to ...

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has come out to say that Nigerian youths are important to the success of anti-corruption since they are the future. Ibrahim revealed this today during a nationwide walk against corruption organized by the EFCC in collaboration ...

Popular cleric, Rev. Tolulope Taiwo, has begged Nigerians and political leaders to preach love for peaceful co-existence in Nigeria. The man of God who is also the spokesman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ogun Chapter, revealed this today in Abeokuta, as he spoke on the yearly annual celebration ...

Ex-Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Rowland Owie has hailed the Governor-Elect, Senator Douye Diri, and the Deputy Governor-Elect, Lawrence Ewrujakpor for the restoration of their mandate. In a recent statement, Ovie urged the Governor-Elect to not allow pride into his life after the recent ruling because Bayelsa State needs ...