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Nigeria Has Been On Autopilot Under Buhari – PDP

Muhammadu Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has come out to say that the recent statement from National Security Adviser, NSA, Major Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd) that some strange people have been presiding over vital affairs of governance is proof that President Muhammadu Buhari has delegated his responsibilities. The party’s spokesman, Kola ...

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Diversification Of Sources Of Revenues Is Important In Every State – Sanwo-Olu

Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged other state governments to search for other ways to raise more revenue instead of depending on federal allocations to finance huge responsibilities in their states. He revealed this at the opening ceremony of the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, retreat, held in Lagos. ...

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Electing Tinubu As President In 2023 Would Be An Illogical Decision – Bode George

Bode George and Bola Tinubu

Bode George has come out to say that he plans to become a citizen of Togo if APC leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu becomes president in 2023. The ex-deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to leave Nigeria if that happens because his election would be illogical. ...

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Ifeanyi Okowa Is A Man Of Strong Character – Ndudi Elumelu

Ifeanyi Okowa

The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ndudi Elumelu has congratulated Delta State governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on his recent victory as the Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum. Elumelu said having Okowa in such a position is very applaudable and it will be a much-needed boost to ...

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Nigeria Is At A Crossroad, Only Unity Can Fix Us – Ahmad Lawan

Ahmad Lawan

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has come out to say that for the country to eradicate the problems it presently faces, every Nigerian leader must unite to guarantee the security and welfare of Nigerians. He revealed this in a speech delivered at the 60th birthday celebration of Governor Nasir El-rufai and ...

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The South-East Is Not Prepared For Presidency – Shettima Yerima

Yerima Shettima

National President, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, Alhaji Shetima Yerima has come out to say the South East have been clamouring for presidency lately in a very wrong manner. Shettima believes that the region cannot claim power by threatening the peace of the country when they should be lobbying and seeking ...

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Tambuwal Plans To Make Sokoto State An Investment Destination – Abdulsammad Dasaki

Aminu Tambuwal

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 ...

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9.4M Toilets Are Needed To End Open Defecation In Nigeria – Timeyin Uwejamomere

Timeyin Uwejamomere

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 ...

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I Have Nothing To Say On Boko Haram Threatening Me – Dr. Isa Pantami

Isa Ali Pantami

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 ...

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I Want To Hit The Ground Running As Bayelsa State Governor – Senator Douye Diri

Senator Douye Diri

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, ...

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Free Condom Distribution In Nigeria Is Reducing – Idowu Araoyinbo

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

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, ...

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I Congratulate JAMB On The Introduction Of CAPS – Mallam Adamu Adamu

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)

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 ...

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The S/Court Taught Oshiomhole A Bitter Lesson With Their Bayelsa Ruling – Wike

Adams Oshiomhole

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 ...

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Oshiomhole Will Ruin The Peace In Bayelsa State With His Utterances – PDP

Adams Oshiomhole

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole of instigating violence in Bayelsa State. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan came out recently to say that Oshiomhole saying no one would be sworn-in in Bayelsa State, contrary to the ...

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Wike Cannot Erase My Achievements In Rivers State – Rotimi Amaechi

Rotimi Amaechi

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 ...

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Nasir El-Rufai Has Set Incredible Records As A Politician – Ahmad Lawan

Nasir El Rufai

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 ...

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Tinubu, El-Rufa’i’s Ambition For 2023 Will Not Disrupt APC — Gov. Buni

All Progressives Congress (APC)

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, ...

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Receiving Money Transfers In Foreign Currency Will Kill Our Naira ― CBN

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

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 ...

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My Government Is Always Ready To Listen To Good Advice – Ifeanyi Okowa

Ifeanyi Okowa

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 ...

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We Are Working On Transforming Education For Out Of School Girls ― Osinbajo

Yemi Osinbajo

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 ...

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