The oppositional Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has warned the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai to steer clear of politics in kogi state. The PDP noted that the people of Kogi state were already aware of the Governor’s tactics of issuing threats. Adding that such moves would not be welcomed in the state. The party’s … Read more
The Ruling Peoples Democratic Party PDP Ogun State Chapter has berated the All Progressive Party APC, for criticizing the planned expansion of Iwo-Road interchange in Ibadan with N8 billion. PDP noted that the criticism showed that the APC was insensitive to the plights of commuters. The state PDP Publicity Secretary Akeem Olatunji, revealed this in … Read more
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has called on Governor of Anambra state Wilie Obiano, to change the preventive strategy for tackling inferno in order to avoid future reoccurrence. Ngige lamented the recent inferno at the Onitsha market, while describing the incident as double jeopardy given the economic challenges the country was … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC campaign council for the gubernatorial election in Kogi state has mocked the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, stressing that the party has no chance at wining the election. This followed the inability of the PDP to commence campaign activities in the state. The Director General, Bello/Onoja campaign organization, Senator Smart … Read more
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has denied the allegation that he was fond of using and dumping political aids. Ortom stressed that he never exploited political appointees while addressing some newly appointed aids on Saturday. Adding that, aids who had performed credibly well would be reappointed in his second tenure. The Governor revealed … Read more
The gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party PRP, Ayodele Ajibola, has denied the alleged endorsement of the All Progressive Congress gubernatorial candidate, Yahaya Bello in the next governorship election. Ajibola revealed this while addressing journalists at the state’s capital Lokoja on Saturday. He stressed that his party the Peoples Redemption Party PRP was adequately … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the Yoruba race describing the race as one that would always promote and reward excellence in people. Buhari revealed this at reception after the coronation of Sir Kesington Adebutu as the new Odole Oodua by Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. The President who was represented by the Minister of … Read more
The Governor of Ogun State Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration had investigated the circumstances surrounding the alleged controversial appointments and promotion of monarchs by the previous administration. The Governor noted that his administration would soon release his position on the matter adding that, the committee set up to investigate the issue had already … Read more
The Special Adviser to the President on Social Investments Mrs Maryam Uwais, has clarified the report making round on social media that 6.6m poor Nigerians benefited from the Cash Transfer policy of the federal government. She noted that such information was false adding that, only 620,947 poor Nigerians were currently benefiting from the social investment … Read more
The Governor of Ogun State Dapo Abiodun, has offered immediate employment in the state’s civil service to the best graduating student of Crescent University. Abiodun announced the automatic employment while speaking at the 11th convocation ceremony of the institution, in Abeokuta. The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, noted that the automatic … Read more
The International Monetary Fund IMF has said that Nigeria’s decision to close her boarders to prevent illegal trade was a right move. The Director of the African Department at the IMF, Abebe Selassie, revealed this while addressing newsmen on the sidelines of the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings in Washington D.C. He was responding to a … Read more
The Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, has reaffirmed the commitment of President Buhari to providing free compulsory basic education to all Nigerians. Osinbajo stated this at the Divine Proclamation Service of the Dominion University, in Ibadan. He noted that the Federal Government under the leadership of President Buhari was committed to ensuring that every … Read more
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has accused the Nigerian Army of an attempted coup in last general elections in the state. Wike stressed that the army attempted to subvert the will of the people during the last general elections in the state by being partisan. The Governor revealed this while receiving the joint … Read more
The Federal Government has said the government has settled all disputes with the Nigerian Labour Congress NLC regarding salary adjustment arising from the new minimum wage. The Federal Government also revealed that security personnel salaries were also adjusted, adding that the adjustment would be communicated to them through the appropriate channels. The Minister of Labour … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC, Edo Chapter has suppended its secretary, Lawrence Okah, pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation on complaints levied against him. The suspension was contained in a letter signed by the party’s chairman in the state, Mr Anselm Ojezua, which was made available to newsmen on Friday. Ojezua noted that secretary … Read more
The Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has lamented the rate at which federal roads were falling apart across the country. Okowa stressed that if care was not taken, communities were at risk of been cut off from the rest of the country. The Governor revealed this while addressing journalists in the state’s capital, … Read more
The Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged Nigerians to accept the reality of time, stressing that there was need for the Federal Government to reintroduced toll gates on major federal roads across the country. Okowa noted that the Federal Government was overwhelmed at the rate of bad roads across the country and … Read more
The running mate of Governor Yahaya Bello in the forthcoming gubernatorial election, Edward Onoja would be sworn in as the new Deputy Governor of the state. The swearing in of Onojo as the new deputy Governor of the state has been slated for Saturday (today). It could be recalled that a seven-member Judicial Panel of … Read more
The Kogi State House of Assembly has impeached the Deputy Governor of the state Elder Simon Achuba, for alleged misconducts. The Deputy Governor was impeached following the recommendations of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry that investigated allegations bordering on misconducts. The Assembly impeached the deputy Governor at a plenary session on Friday. The Majority Leader … Read more
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) Has revealed that a total amount of N693.529billion was shared between the Federal, States and Local governments for the month of September, 2019. The N693.529billion comprised revenue from Value Added Tax(VAT), Exchange Gain and Gross Statutory Revenue in the month. A statement from the Accountant General of the Federation, … Read more