Politics

Deputy governor of Ondo State, Hon Agboola Ajayi has given Governor Rotimi Akeredolu 21 days to transmit power to him as acting governor. This was recently revealed by the Media Adviser to the deputy Governor, Allen Sowore, via a statement. According to him, Rotimi Akeredolu is partially incapacitated, so he ...

Osun State governor, Gboyega Oyetola has ordered total lockdown in four local government areas in the state. He recently revealed that the move was necessary to curb the spread of coronavirus in these areas of Osun. According to him, the lockdown would be for seven days in the first instance ...

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami has come out to say that his current salaries and allowances are not higher than what he earned as an academic at the International University Madinah, Saudi Arabia. He revealed this as he reacted to reports that he bought 3 houses since ...

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has tested negative to COVID-19. This was recently revealed by the state Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu. According to him, everyone is happy with the result because it went according to how the governor wished. He added that Governor Ikpeazu is therefore ...

Ebonyi State governor, Dave Umahi has tested positive for COVID-19. Reports have said the governor is currently in isolation and he is discharging his duties from home. According to him, he and some of his close aides tested positive for the virus after undergoing the test. He added that no ...

The Edo Government has come out to say that it is yet to authorize the reopening of schools in the state for the 3rd term academic activities. The state Commissioner for Education, Mr. Jimoh Ijegbai revealed this in a recent statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has refuted claims that the charges against the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke have been dropped. EFCC spokesman, Mr. Dele Oyewale revealed this in a recent statement today. According to him, there is zero truth ...

PDP chieftain, Prince Lawrence Ezeh has come out to say that the Chairman of the Zonal Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Dan Orbin is the reason why APC is weakened in Edo State. Prince Lawrence recently came out to say that Dan Orbin is the best man ...

Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has come out to say that he would not give power to his defected deputy, Hon Agboola Ajayi despite his current coronavirus status. He recently revealed that government activities have not been halted since he tested positive for the deadly virus. According to him, Hon. ...

Lagos State Government has finally reopened schools in the state amid the pandemic. The government recently revealed that school can now reopen for graduating students in primary six, JSS 3 and SSS 3. According to Sanwo Olu, the move is compulsory because students in the transitional classes, who have mandatory ...

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Director-General, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu has come out to say that it is yet to relax its guidelines on mass gathering in the coronavirus (COVID-19) protocol. Dr. Chikwe revealed this at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) media briefing on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has come out to sympathize with the victims of flooding in Ibadan. The governor simply revealed that the menace would be curbed once the ongoing projects in the state are completed in the next 18 months. According to him, his government has started the channelization ...

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami has come out to refute reports that he is protecting the implicated soldiers who are accused of killing of police officers on duty by a kidnap kingpin, Bala Hamisu. Malami revealed this via a recent statement to address the current allegation. ...

Nasir El-Rufai has come out to say that he wants to raise lots of detribalized, intellectually curious, and patriotic Nigerians during his time as governor. This is coming after the governor revealed the 3rd set of young Nigerians for the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Fellowship (KIF). According to him, this will ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has blasted Nigerians for celebrating corruption at the grassroots. Acting chairman of the commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu revealed this when a delegation from the National Association of Barbers and Cosmetology Employers of Nigeria, visited him in Abuja recently. According to him, the support ...

Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has come out to tell Special Adviser to President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, and former Minister of Works, Senator Adedayo Adeyeye to not think about joining PDP anytime soon. Fayose simply revealed that the opposition party does not need their defection to ...

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Vincent Okpala has come out to share why the state has a low coronavirus death rate. He simply revealed that this is the case because of the early treatment of suspected cases in Anambra. According to him, treating the virus early disrupts its ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that the recently developed Economic Sustainability Plan, ESP is meant to stimulate the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Buhari simply revealed that the plan would extend protection to very poor Nigerians and other vulnerable groups via pro-poor spending. According to him, the ...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has urged candidates to not visit any of its offices for visiting sake. The board’s Head of Media and Information, Dr. Fabian Benjamin revealed this during an interview with Newsmen in Lagos today. According to him, any candidate who wants to have a ...

The Cross River Government has come out to say that there is no coronavirus case in the state. Gov. Ben Ayade revealed this while he briefed journalists and members of the state COVID-19 Response Team at the Government House, Calabar today. According to him, he has nothing to gain if ...