The Federal Government of Nigeria has indicated the readiness to digitalize her economy. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Ali Pantami, disclosed this at the launching of an Information Technology and Innovation Centre by the National Informational Technology Development Agency (NITDA) at the University of Portharcourt (UNIPORT). He said the facility, known as … Read more
The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, to beam his searchlight on the activities of the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Monday Udoh. Senator Diri said in defiance of the tribunal’s … Read more
The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has said that Nigeria was far behind in eradicating poverty out of the land. Osinbajo disclosed this at the second Abiola Ajimobi roundtable programme to mark the 70th birthday of the two-time governor of Oyo State. Speaking on the topic, ” Managing the Dynamics of Nigeria’s Advancement: The Socio-Economic options”, … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Interior Minister, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, alongside the the Nigerian Immigration Chief, Mohammad Babandede, to appear before the red chamber to provide explanations for the recently introduced free Visa Entry Policy. The dual were expected to appear before the Senate Committee on Interior, Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, following … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has set aside N8bn as minimum wage for state civil servants. The Governor made this known on Tuesday while presenting a budget proposal of N530.8bn to the State House of Assembly for the 2020 fiscal year. Wike also set aside N5bn to cover the recruitment of new employees into the … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has commenced deliberations on the $29.9bn loan request by President Muhammadu Buhari. It was gathered that the 2016- 2018 External Borrowing to the tune of $29.96 billion to be spent by the Federal Government to execute key infrastructural projects. After the Executive Communication read at Plenary by the Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya … Read more
The National President of the Association of South East Town Unions, ASETU, Chief Emeka Diwe, has lamented over the level of deprivations of the S/East under the Buhari’s administration. Diwe described the level of deprivation in the region as unbearable. Adding that, the greatest factor that fuels crime is economic deprivation and he called on … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC Edo state chapter, has advised the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, to resign his position as Chairman of the party. The state’s party leader, Anselm Ojezua, accused former Governor of the state and suspended National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole of lacking legitimacy, temperament and moral … Read more
The members of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State, have rejected the nomination of Olugbenga Obalowo as the caretaker chairman in the local government and Mr Diji Odegoke as Sole Administrator, Ibarapa North East Local Development Area. The dual were part of the nominees of sole administrators … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kwara State chapter has appealed to the Nigeria Governors Forum NGF to intervene in the political crisis rocking the state House of Assembly over a court order affirming PDP’s Jimoh Agboola as winner of the Ilorin South constituency’s elections. The state chairman of the party, Engineer Kola Shittu said this … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, has reinstated his commitment to fostering the development of democracy in the country by promising to conduct a free and fair elections come 2023. Buhari also advised those who are seeking political office to work hard adding that his name would not be used to amassed votes in the next general elections. … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the Senate’s nomination of Ahmed Kadi Amshi as the new chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission. The President’s approval was contained in a letter sent to the Senate and read on the floor of the red chamber on Tuesday by the Senate president Ahmad Lawan. The letter reads: “Further … Read more
The Edo Forum of Patriots (EFP), has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari, to intervene in the crisis rocking the All Progressive Congress APC in Edo state. The group also called on the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, to beam his touch light into the crisis rocking the APC in the state. Adding that, if … Read more
The executive Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has called on the newly inaugurated chairman and members of the state judicial commission to be proactive in the cause of their duties. Makinde disclosed this during the inauguration of the Chairman and three other members of the State House of Assembly Service Commission in Ibadan on … Read more
The wife of Zimbabwe’s vice president has been remanded in custody after appearing in court to face charges of fraud, money-laundering and attempted murder of her husband. Marry Mubaiwa, 38, who is the wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, 63, was arrested by Zimbabwe’s anti-graft commission on Saturday. She was initially detained on suspicion of … Read more
Former Nigerian Vice President, Alh.Atiku Abubakar, has expressed displeasure with the speed with which the six-year single term proposal for President and Governors was rejected by the House of Representatives. Abubakar made this known in a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Mr. Paul Ibe, on Tuesday in Abuja, while reacting to the rejection of … Read more
Erstwhile Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor-Kalu,has prayed a Federal High Court in Lagos to grant him bail from the Ikoyi Custodial Centre on ground of serious health challenge. Kalu, who has since been taken to the prison after conviction, said in an application on Tuesday that he is battling serious health challenges that the … Read more
Nigerian President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said that he would not compromise the electoral process to favour any politicians interested in contesting the 2023 general elections. President Buhari made this known on Tuesday morning when Secretary to Federal Government, Mr. Boss Mustapha, and some of his aides and assistants went to present a … Read more
The Office of the National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd.),has released the 2019 National Security Strategy document to tackle the emerging problems of Boko Haram’s alliance with the Islamic State West African Province(ISWAP). The NSA said that the strategy document, which replaced the 2014 document, would serve as a blueprint to deal with the … Read more
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) in Sokoto state is currently investigating over sixty cases in Zamfara State. The Sokoto zonal head of the commission, Abdullahi Lawal,said: “The amount involved is over N200bn and several bank accounts connected to fraudulent activities in regards to this investigation have been frozen by the commission. “We are carrying out … Read more