Kogi Gov Poll: Ondo APC Pledges Support To Yaya Bello

The All Progressive Congress Ondo Chapter has assured Governor Yaya Bello of it support ahead of the governorship election in Kogi. The party assured Bello of Ondo state Collaboration with Kogi APC to deliver landslide victory in the upcoming gubernatorial poll. The Chairman of the party in the state, Ade Adetimehin revealed this during a … Read more

Obasanjo Urges Congo To Invest In Agriculture To Reduce Africa’s $50bn Food Import, As Congo Names IITA Research Station After Him

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

Obasanjo Urges Congo To Invest In Agriculture To Reduce Africa's $50bn Food Import, As Congo Names IITA Research Station After Him

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

Gov. Okowa Appoints Daughter As Political Aid

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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

Buhari Receives Former Cabinet Members As Military Head Of State, Pledges To Carry Everyone Along In His Last Tenure

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

Sanate Confirms NCC Boss, Laments Over Poor Performance

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

Senate Confirms Adeleke As NCC Executive Commissioner

The Senate had confirmed the nomination of Barr. Adeleke Adewolu, as an Executive Commissioner on the governing board of the Nigerian Communications Commission. This allowed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senator Oluremi Tinubu-led Senate Committee on Communications at plenary. However, some Southeast Senators raised objections to the confirmation and drew the … Read more

Okowa Reiterates Commitment To Boost Road Infrastructure

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

Dickson Accused FG Of N450bn Illegal Deductions For 13 Years

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

2020 Budget: PDP Attacks Buhari, Says It Will Further Impoverished, Mortgage Nigeria’s Future

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

2020 Budget: PDP Attacks Buhari, Says It Will Further Impoverished, Mortgage Nigeria's Future

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

2020 Budget: The Days Of The Nation’s Suffering Are Not Any Way Close To An End – CUPP

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

Buhari Charges Government Agencies On Due Process In Recruiting

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

Gov Okowa Says FG’s Economy Crippled To Make Refund For Rehabilitation Of Federal Roads By State Govt

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

Gov Okowa Says FG's Economy Crippled To Make Refund For Rehabilitation Of Federal Roads By State Govt

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

2020 Budget: National Assembly To Pass Budget November 28

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

Obaseki Suspends Council Boss Over Alleged Corruption

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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

Minister Reiterates Buhari's Commitment To Providing Quality Education

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

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