Politics

Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has begged Nigerians to keep faith alive and continue to pray for the nation and the world amid the coronavirus pandemic. In his Easter Message, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sheriff revealed that Jesus Christ laid down ...

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has come out to say that it is time for Nigeria to take its healthcare seriously now that the coronavirus disease has made it impossible for citizens and leaders to travel abroad for medical attention. Boss, the Chairman of the ...

Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has urged Christians to use the period of Easter to pray for Nigeria amid the coronavirus pandemic. The governor revealed this today in Asaba, via a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika. According to him, with the power of Jesus’s resurrection crystalized ...

The Osun State Government has come out to say that it is still committed to enforcing the total lockdown of the state to curb the spread of the deadly virus in the country. In a recent statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji revealed that ...

Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has come out celebrate the founder of Dangote Industries, Alhaji Aliko Dangote on his 63rd birthday. In a recent tweet shared by the official handle of the governor, he hailed the billionaire industrialist by referring to him as an exceptional entrepreneur and detribalized Nigerian who ...

The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has come out to frown at the inhuman treatment some Nigerians are being subjected to by the Chinese authorities in Beijing. The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila expressed revealed his displeasure at a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, ...

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA has asked State Governors to avoid relaxing the lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak to allow citizens to attend Jumat prayers and Easter Sunday services. In a recent press statement jointly signed by the President, Dr. Francis Faduyile and the General Secretary, Olumuyiwa Odusote alleged that ...

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has come out to announce the recovery and discharge of seven more COVID-19 patients, bringing to 46 the number of discharged patients in the state. The governor, via his Twitter account, disclosed that the newly discharged patients were three females and four males. According to ...

The coronavirus outbreak will drag Nigeria and most of sub-Saharan Africa into a recession, The World Health Organization,WHO, has said. WHO revealed that the most recent forecast for the region, sub-Saharan Africa’s economy will contract 2.1% to 5.1% from growth of 2.4% in 2019. According to the organization, the coronavirus ...

The Federal Government has guaranteed proper distribution of the medical supplies brought by the team from China amid the battle against the spread of coronavirus. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health recently received equipment and consumables worth 1.3 million dollars as well as 15 medical experts ...

The Federal Government is yet to enter into any agreement to share the over $300 million stolen by Sani Abacha, to any individual, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami has said. The AGF, in a recent statement today, made this clarification during an ...

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Ita Enang has come out to say that the ongoing forensic audit on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is not targeted at individuals. He disclosed this when he appeared on a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum today ...

Wife of ex-Governor of Oyo State, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi has come out to say she caught her husband having an affair with another woman on two different occasions. She revealed this while having a discussion with her daughter, Bisola on a Live Instagram chat. According to her, her man apologized ...

Ex aide to Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Roland Igbadumhe has begged his former boss to settle for a candidate capable of winning the September 19, 2020 Edo State governorship election. Roland believes such a choice will go on to continue Oshiomhole’s legacy projects in the state. According to him, a credible ...

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has come out to say that Africa and Nigeria cannot rely on China or other international superpowers amid the coronavirus outbreak. Atiku believes that if a country like America is struggling to supply its own healthcare workers with personal protective equipment, Africa cannot think they ...

The Lagos State Government has revealed the reason for withdrawing the charges against Naira Marley and ex Lagos governorship aspirant, Babatunde Gbadamosi and his wife Folashade for breaking the coronavirus lockdown rules in the state. After several speculations from members of the public, The AG & Comm for Justice, Moyo ...

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has come out to say that it is yet to postpone the 2020 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) amid the coronavirus lockdown. Mr. Azeez Sani, Head, Information and Public Relations Division of the council revealed this in a recent ...

Ex vice president, Atiku Abubakar has come out to warn Nigeria and other African countries that the worst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease is yet to come. In a recent statement, Atiku talked about how the lack of capable hands in the present Nigerian government led by President Muhammadu Buhari ...

The National Association of Seadogs, NAS has urged the federal government to review the salary and welfare packages of Healthcare practitioners in Nigeria to bring it at par with international best practices standards. In a recent statement signed by the NAS Steerer, Dr Avuwa Joseph Oteri, he said amid the ...

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has come out to say that he is ready to set aside his immunity to testify against persons who violate the state’s border closure regulations aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus. Wike revealed that safeguarding the people of Rivers State is a key ...