The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has described the new year address of president Muhammadu Buhari as someone who was sounding like a broken record. Afenifere was reacting to the new year address of the Buhari released on Wednesday. The group however urged the president to restructure the country and ensure true federalism. The National Publicity … Read more
The Executive Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has assented the Fiscal Responsibility, Revenue Integration (FRAC) bill into law. The bill which was signed into law on Tuesday by the Governor sought among other things, the provision for the establishment of a Fiscal Responsibility Agency in the state. At its plenary the Sokoto State House … Read more
Dino Melaye has said that he will use his movie roles to fight for a better society. The former Kogi West Senator made this known to IgbereTV reporters in Abuja during the premier of a new movie he acted, entitled, ‘Lemonade’. He said, “I brought my political experience to bear and to say that in … Read more
The leadership of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has described the out gone 2019 as a tough year for workers in Nigeria. President of TUC, Quadri Olaleye, while welcoming workers to 2020, congratulated Nigerians for their bravery, resilience and loyalty to the country in the past 365 day, notwithstanding the enormous challenges that … Read more
The Reverend of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria, Amen, Fr Ejike Mbaka, during his 2019 crossover ministration, disclosed that in spite of the hard times for Nigerians in 2020, hope abounds. He also prophesied that the 2019 APC governorship candidate for Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, would take over the governance of Imo State from … Read more
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Uche Secondus, has alleged that president Muhammadu Buhari and his party the All Progressive Congress APC has laid landmines for Nigeria in 2020. Secondus warned that the landmines might explode this year adding that, Nigerians should brace up for dictatorial rule in 2020. Prince Secondus said with … Read more
The progenitor and one of the founders of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Emeka Emekesiri, has advised the members of the group to be patient and avoid lies as well as propaganda in this new year as they sue for independent. Describing the year 2020 as a year of national liberation and freedom, Emekesiri … Read more
The former Governor Of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has replied his critics advising them to go ahead and hug any available transformer if they were not happy with his enjoyment status. He disclosed this on Wednesday bias his Twitter handle. Fayose who reacted via his twitter handle against criticisms from some Nigerians that he lied … Read more
The victims of the recent flood in Edo state have been given some relief materials by the state government. The relief items, comprising building materials such as roofing sheets, cement and nails were given to the victims of the rainstorm and flood disaster in 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the state. The benefiting local … Read more
The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has welcomed the first babies of the year 2020 in the state. The wife of the Governor presented gifts items to the first babies of the year in four state-owned health facilities in Lagos. The facilities include Ijede General Hospital, Agbowa General Hospital, Ketu-Ejirin General Hospital … Read more
The Kwara State Government has said that the revoked land allegedly belonging to the Saraki family was not paid for by the late Olusola Saraki. The state government also noted that there was no evidence of payment, even as it added that no formal application was made in respect of the land. The Director-General of … Read more
My Dear Compatriots, Today marks a new decade. It is a time of hope, optimism and fresh possibilities. We look forward as a nation to the 2020s as the opportunity to build on the foundations we have laid together on security, diversification of our economy and taking on the curse of corruption. These are the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, has called on Nigerians to be tolerant and law abiding as the new year begins. He disclosed this in his new year address on Wed in Abuja. Buhari stressed the need for Nigerians to be law abiding and peace loving people as the nation enters a decade of “prosperity and promise for … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that he would withdraw from active politics by 2023. This is coming on the backdrop of the speculations in some quarters that there might be a third term agenda for the President. President Buhari in a letter released in Abuja on New Year’s day to Nigerians to mark the … Read more
The investors of the Inland Container Depot, ICD, project have lamented over the failure of Plateau State Government to provide necessary support to actualize the project. It was gathered that the investors have approached the Federal Government to seek partnership or outright takeover of the project. A source close to the investors revealed that the … Read more
A 50 year old Nigerian Femi Akinseloyin has developed an application that’ll help people; particularly non geographers interpret map easily and accurately. The app developer who is an alumnus of University of Ilorin says how to make map reading easier for people has been his desire for long time, after observing the intricacies and hassles … Read more
One of the reasons that makes it seems as if the deadly terrorist organization Boko Haram appears to be waxing strong in recent time can be attributed to the fallout between the government of Yola, Borno and Adamawa state with the commanders of the military formations fighting the insurgents. It was gathered that issues bordering … Read more
The highhandedness of contractors handling the Mile 2 Expressway has been attributed to the failure of the gridlock on the Apapa road to not persist. Findings revealed that unlike other projects where the contractors meet with stakeholders to work out a traffic control mechanism for the commencement of work, the contractor have refused to meet … Read more
The council of traditional rulers in Edo state has declared January 2 as a day of fasting and praying to seek divine intervention into the faceoff between the Governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki and the National Chairman of the All Progressive Party APC, Adams Oshiomhole. It could be recalled that both Obaseki and Oshiomhole … Read more
The women and youths from Oredo Local Government Area converged under the auspices of the Insured Good People (IGP) has endorsed the Governor of Edo state for a second term in office. The endorsement came ahead of the gubernatorial poll in the state in 2020. Speaking at the weekend during an end-of-year rally for the … Read more