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The former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the Democratic Republic of Congo to invest heavily in Agriculture in order to reduce Africa’s food import of over $50bn. Obasanjo noted that the government of Congo should in agricultural produce like cassava, soybean, cowpea, and plantain to reduce Africa’s import bill. The former President made this … Read more

The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has appointed one of his daughters as political aid in his administration. Okowa revealed this while addressing newsmen at a quarterly briefing in the state’s capital, Asaba on Tuesday. The Governor noted that his daughter was rightly qualified for the post she was appointed to occupy. He said “It … Read more

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged not leave anyone behind in his last tenure in office as President. Buhari made the pledge while receiving members his cabinet when he served as a Military Head of State. His Special Advicer on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina revealed that President Buhari received the former cabinet members at the … Read more

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the nomination of Barrister Adeleke M. Adewolu as the Executive Commissioner on the Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission. The Senate revealed the confirmation of the nomination at the Senate’s plenary on Wednesday via its official twitter handle @NGRSenate. The confirmation tweet reads “The Nomination of Barrister Adeleke M. … Read more

The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to boosting road infrastructure in the state. The Governor while speaking during a quarterly session with journalists in Asaba, noted that his administration was working to fast-track the completion of the Ughelli to Asaba dual carriage. adding that, the completion of the dual carriageway … Read more

The Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has accused the Federal Government of illagal deduction of N450bn over the period of 13 years. The governor spoke through his Commissioner for Finance, Maxwell Ebibai On Tuesday. Ebibai noted that the deduction was claimed under the guise of the four percent deduction for fuel subsidy. Adding that, the … Read more

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP has berated the President Buhari over the presentation of 10.7tn to the National Assembly, describing it as ‘hazy’. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan revealed that the budget will further impoverished Nigerians and mortgaged the future of Nigeria. He made this known in a statement on Tuesday. Kola said … Read more

The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has reacted to President Buhari presentation of the 2020 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly, stating that Nigeria’s suffering was way too far from ending. CUPP’s spokesman, Ikenga Ugochinye, revealed this in press statement on Tuesday. He said “the days of the nation’s suffering are … Read more

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged government agencies on following due process in recruiting. Buhari stressed that from November 2019, all government agencies must sought approval from appreciate authority before embarking on any recruitment exercise. The President made this know while delivery the 2020 Appropriation Bill before a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday … Read more

The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has revealed that the Federal Government could not refund state government who embarked on the rehabilitation of federal roads because of the crippled economy. The governor revealed this at a quarterly media interaction with journalists in the site capital, Asaba on Tuesday. Okowa noted that he would have loved … Read more

The leadership of the National Assembly has announced that the legislative house would pass the 2020 budget on November 28, 2019. The Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Benjamin Kalu, revealed this while addressing journalists shortly after the presentation of the 2020 budget by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. Kalu … Read more

The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has suspended the chairman of Esan West Local Government Area, Patrick Aguinede for alleged embezzlement of public fund. The State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Monday Osaigbovo, confirmed the suspension on Tuesday. He noted that the chairman was suspended for two month to allow for … Read more

The governors of the five south-west states have agreed to donate 100 vehicles for the purpose of boarder patrol among the states. The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun revealed this in a press statement on Monday. Abiodun noted that the joint patrol team was aimed at promoting security within the southwest region. Adding that … Read more

The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi, has said that President Buhari was committed to providing quality education and security to all Nigerians. The Assistant Director of Press and Public, Relations to the minister, Odutayo Oluseyi revealed this in a press statement on Monday in Abuja. Oluseyi noted that minister disclosed Buhari led administration … Read more