Nigeria

The Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege has come out to say that Nigerians need to hold their leaders accountable for everything they do in office. He revealed this in Abuja at a colloquium to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the African Centre for Leadership Strategy and Development on ...

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has come out to announce that the Federal Government is collaborating with the government of the United States to take Nigeria out of their visa ban list. In a recent tweet, Rauf said President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered his ministry to “resolve issues concerning ...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has come out to say that Nigeria lost around 750 million dollars to oil theft last year. The NNPC Group Managing Director, Malam Mele Kyari revealed this in a recent statement signed by the Acting spokesman for the corporation Mr. Samson Makoji, in Abuja. ...

Members of Oil and Solid Mineral Producing Area Landlords’ Association of Nigeria (OMPALAN) have reached out to senior aides of President Buhari to embrace peace and present a common front to save Nigeria from terrorism, corruption and all kinds of lawlessness. In a recent statement, the leaders revealed that they ...

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has come out to say that Nigeria is currently facing a serious case of drug insecurity. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, revealed this recently while announcing the agency’s readiness to host the third African Medicine Quality Forum (AMQF) meeting in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed elder statesman, Alhaji Ahmed Joda, on his 90th birthday. Buhari revealed this in a congratulatory message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in Abuja today. He praised the ex Permanent Secretary for his services to the nation, “starting out early as a journalist ...

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has asked the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah, and other Religious Leaders to focus on peaceful co-existence among the citizens. In a statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju in Abuja on Wednesday, BMO begged Kukah to desist from instigating ethnic and ...

Director Finance and Administration, National Examination Council (NECO), Dr. Jacob Ekele has come out to say that NECO conducted examinations for students in 19 states on credit recently. Jacob revealed this during a meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Finance on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, Zamfara ...

The Minister of Health, Mr. Osagie Ehanire has said the Federal Government is currently screening every passenger traveling into the country to make sure the spread of Coronavirus into Nigeria is prevented. Osagie revealed this today as he declared open the Primary Healthcare summit organized by the Kano State government. ...

Ex BBNaija star, Tacha has blasted an Abuja hotel over an alleged security breach. The controversial reality star revealed this on her Instagram page during a live video recording. According to her, she was sleeping in her room when a stranger came into her room unannounced. Tacha said she was ...

Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that the constitution restricted him from intervening in the dispute between Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and the Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sanusi 11. He, however, said that he swore to stand for peace and security in Nigeria and when Nigerians are ...

Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has come out to say that the introduction of Information Communication Technology, ICT, has made the state the safest in Nigeria. He revealed this during a courtesy visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa Abuja. According to him, Kano has launched ...