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President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and sadness over the demise of 13 French soldiers in Mali on Tuesday after a helicopter accident during an operation against terrorists in Mali. Buhari revealed this in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has shed light on the dispute surrounding serious charges against former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, and five others. Recently, reports had it that the EFCC dropped all 14 count charges against Diezani, Ben Otti, Nnamdi Okonkwo, Stanley Lawson, Lanre Adesanya, and ...

Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson has said it was sad that INEC went ahead to announce the November 16 governorship election results “in spite of the brigandage and violence that marred the poll.” The governor revealed this during the monthly praise night for November held on Monday in Yenagoa, according ...

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has asked for improved synergy and strategic security policy between Nigeria and neighbouring nations in the war vs terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria and neighbouring nations. Yemi revealed this at the Foreign Policy and National Security Conference with the theme, “Securing Nigeria’s Strategic Neighbourhood,” organised ...

Ex President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has begged Nigeria’s west coast neighbor, Benin Republic, to change its ways so there can be a united relationship between both nations. Olusegun Obasanjo disclosed this during a news briefing on Tuesday in Addis Ababa on the margins of Policy Dialogue of African Business Associations ...

The Senate has begged the Federal Ministry of Aviation and other important authorities to upgrade the Ibadan Domestic Airport Alakia to the status of an international airport. The resolutions came after the presentation of the motion sponsored by Sen. Balogun Ademola (PDP-Oyo South) during plenary on “The need to upgrade ...

Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Professor Itse Sagay (SAN) has said the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) was very thorough and professional under the leadership of Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. According to him, the SIP should not have been removed from the Office of the Vice ...

Imo State governor, Emeka Ihedioha has said he inherited a state that was in ruins from ex-governor, Rochas Okorocha. Gov Emeka revealed this to journalists at his private residence in Owerri, the state capital recently. According to him, Imo State was epileptic when he took over. However, he added that ...

A Nigerian journalist and editor has blasted the proposed hate speech bill. Popular broadcaster, Kadaria Ahmed, spoke on behalf of The Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria, the Nigerian Guild of Editors, the Nigerian Union of Journalists, the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers and the Online Publishers Association at “The Future ...

Ex Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav has said several politicians in Nigeria do not believe in God. This was revealed in a statement he personally signed and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Makurdi on Tuesday. According to him, these leaders do not ...

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Senate to consider the NDDC budget for 2019/2020. The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the consideration and passage of the 2019/2020 budget estimates for the Nigerian Delta Development Commission (NDDC). According to him, a delayed budget might ...

Brigadier-General and ex Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army, Idada Ikponmwen, has talked about how the border closure is affecting ordinary Nigerians. According to him, the Nigerian government needs effective management, control, and policing of our borders for the betterment of the country. Idada believes that border closure is not ...

Minister of Niger Delta, Senator Godswill Akpabio has come out to say that forensic audit of the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC is important if we really want to uncover the illegalities that have occurred there. He revealed this as he answered questions from Journalists after meeting ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has said his government is focused on forging a vibrant and united Nigeria from the diverse religious and ethnic communities in the country. He disclosed this as he received the Tijjaniyya Muslim Religious Movement at the State House, Abuja, on Monday. He hailed the mutual understanding among ...

President Muhammdu Buhari has come out to say that he is committed to enhancing the welfare of every Nigerian. PMB revealed this at the 3rd Federal Government-Progressive Governors Forum parley on policy synergy in Jos. According to Buhari, the economy is now on the path of growth and competitiveness in ...

The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has told its members and supporters in Kogi West Senatorial District to be prepared for a victorious supplementary election on Nov. 30. The party revealed this in a recent statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan. According to Kola, nothing will stop ...

Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has urged investors to explore the huge potential in his state and expect fast returns. He revealed this when the Ambassador of Czech Republic to Nigeria, Mr. Marek Skolil, visited him in Asaba. According to Okowa, he was happy with the interest of the global ...

President of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande has come out to say that women have to be at the centre of all national development issues for Nigeria to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He disclosed this in Abuja on Monday during his first official visit to ...

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has cautioned corps members to stay away from anything that would expose them to security risks during their Community Development Service (CDS). Udom revealed this at the closing ceremony of the 2019 Batch ‘C’ Stream 1 orientation course for corps members deployed to the ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has told security agencies to find those behind the murder of Mrs. Achejuh Abuh, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Woman leader in Kogi State. According to Buhari, these evildoers must be made to face the law, irrespective of their political parties. Buhari revealed this in a statement by ...