The Federal Government has urged local government councils in the country to be centres of opportunity for economic growth and development. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, made this call during a courtesy call on him by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, Friday. Bagudu expressed conviction that Nigeria has … Read more
President Bola Tinubu reappointed Bitrus Chinoko as the Director General of the Centre for Management Development (CMD) for a final term of four years. The reappointment was announced in a letter dated August 28, signed by the Minister for Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu. The letter stated, “Following your letter, CMD/DGO/ABJ/02/2024, I am … Read more
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, says the recent nationwide protests against hardship and bad governance forced the federal government to listen to Nigerians’ yearnings. The minister, who blamed the country’s current struggles on past administrations, said despite past mistakes, President Bola Tinubu has refused to play the blame game. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
President Buhari has stated that opposition parties lost the 2023 general elections due to overconfidence, complacency, and poor tactics which resulted in a post-election crisis. He credits APC’s victory to blending confidence with caution and hard work. During a Sallah visit, APC governors thank the President for his leadership and urge him to retire in … Read more
Buhari In Closed-door Meeting With 9 APC Govs In Daura. The governors were led to the meeting by the Chairman Progressives Governor’s Forum Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi state. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Residence Of LP Guber Candidate, Lasun [PHOTO] JUST IN: Tragedy As Heavy Flood Sweeps Lexus Jeep, 4 Occupants Away In Agege [BREAKING] … Read more
EFCC is set to probe Peter Obi, Oduah, Abiodun, and others over Pandora Papers. EKOHOTBLOG reports that reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to open investigations into several Nigerian politicians named in the Pandora Papers Investigative report. This online news platform understands that Pandora Papers, the biggest leak … Read more
Buhari Greets Governors on Birthdays President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Governors Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa, Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi, and the immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on their birthdays. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman, described the trio in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, as being “among the superheroes … Read more
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 The Progressive Governors Forum, on Friday, welcomed the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, into its fold. The governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), described Umahi’s entry into the party, from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, on Thursday as a homecoming. This was contained in a statement signed … Read more