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President Muhammadu Buhari‘s nephew, 80-year-old Mamman Daura, has come out to react to reports that he controls the president’s government via an influential cabal. He recently revealed that the reports should be ignored because he only offers advice to the president. According to him, he regularly visits the president to ...

Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has come out to say that anyone who feels the President Muhammadu Buhari anti-corruption war is ineffective is free to dare the government. He recently revealed that the fight against corruption remains a vital part of this government and it is alive and well. According ...

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has come out to say that people blasting him for the recently amended 6th edition of the National Broadcasting Code have no point. He recently revealed this as a guest on NTA live Programme “Good Morning Nigeria” in Abuja. According to ...

Benue State Government has come out to say that schools will be reopened on August 4, 2020, for final year classes. The government recently revealed that this has been decided in compliance with the recent directive of the Federal Government. According to the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar, a ...

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State has come out to respond to the allegations that violence and thuggery characterized the party’s recent primary by Ondo State government. Its Director of Media and Publicity, Zadok Akintoye recently revealed that the allegations are false and the party never expected such ...

Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has come out to say that Adams Oshiomhole kneeling down to ask for forgiveness for supporting Governor Godwin Obaseki in 2016 is laughable. Edo State Publicity Secretary of the party, Chief Chris Nehikhare recently revealed that the display by Adams was ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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, ...