Nigeria

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has begged Nigerians to ignore ethnicity and religious bigotry if they want to fasten national development. He revealed this today at the 3rd Annual Lecture of Freedom Online with the theme, “Nigeria: Foundation, Fundamental, Future,” held in Ikeja, Lagos. According to him, “We should stop ...

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr. Garba Abari has come out to say that the success or failure in the prosecution of the war vs corruption will depend on how we embrace our positive social norms. Dr. Garba revealed this at an enlightenment and sensitization workshop to ...

Popular Nigerian nationalist, E.K.Clark has come out to speak on Amotekun, our constitution and the bill to grant amnesty to repentant Boko Haram members. Clark revealed that he approves plus supports Amotekun and he also salutes its creators for their courage and boldness to take the step. According to him, ...

The Southern Youth Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, YOWICAN, has come out to beg their over 27 million members to continue fighting to win the war against bad leadership in the country. YOWICAN President, Oluchukwu Nnabugwu revealed this in a statement he presented at the office of the ...

Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari has come out to seek synergy among all security agencies to re-strategize and re-examine our security structure to end the increasing cases of terrorism in the country. Aisha Buhari disclosed this at an international conference on state and security held at the Nigeria Defence Academy ...

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has come out to say that Nigerians would soon begin to enjoy hourly train services on the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge rail line. The Railway District Manager, Lagos Unit, Jerry Oche revealed recently that more activities will begin on the Lagos axis of the corridor. According ...

Nigeria will keep building her capacity to positively react to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora has said. Olorunnimbe revealed this as he declared open a Coronavirus (COVID19), Infection Prevention and Control Training of Trainers (IPC,TOT), workshop for participants from Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo ...

Nigeria’s crude oil reserves of 37 billion barrels, 2 percent of which is being produced yearly will be depleted in 49 years, the Department of Petroleum Resources has said. The Department, however, said if there are lots of exploration, a lot of oil will still be found in Nigeria, which ...

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has urged Nigerian journalists to always report what is good for Nigeria. Femi believes the press is an important part of Nigeria’s democracy so the media should always endeavor to double-check their facts and stay fair and balanced with all their reportings. ...

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 ...