Politics

The Federal Government has come out to say that the 2 weeks warning strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, is illegal. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige revealed this as he spoke to State House correspondents at the end of the Federal ...

Nigeria Football Federation 2nd vice-president, Shehu Dikko has come out to say that ex-sports minister, Solomon Dalung is giving the NFF a bad name during his tenure as minister. The federation has received lots of petitions and has endured lots of corruption investigations and court summons during Dalung’s reign at ...

Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has blasted southeast governors for taking too much time to set up a security outfit to protect their people. Nnamdi Kanu revealed that the southeast governors should know by now they must not depend on the Federal Government to safeguard ...

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has come out to say that the Federal Government is fully committed to getting 100 million Nigerians out of abject poverty. Abubakar revealed this in a statement issued by Dr. Umar Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public ...

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has warned Mr Femi Falana to not confuse the public with “myopic views.” Abubakar revealed this in a statement issued today by Dr Umar Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations Office of the Minister in Abuja. According ...

Kano Elder, Alhaji Muhammad Abbas has urged residents embrace the new Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero and let the past go once and for all. Speaking with newsmen today, Abbas prayed to God to grant Emir Muhammad Sanusi II the strength to handle his troubles. According to him, Kano ...

As 2020’s World Glaucoma Week gets celebrated, medical expert, Dr. Abia Nzelu has come out to say that every 5 seconds, one person goes blind in the world. Abia also believes more than one million blind adults live in Nigeria. According to her, one child goes every minute and four ...

The Minister of State for Health, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora has come out to say that the Federal government might soon alter its approach towards preventing, detecting and treating coronavirus. Speaking at the Nigeria Institute for Medical Research, NIMR, Mamora revealed that the approach has become imperative after the second confirmed ...

A political pressure group, Igbo for President Solidarity Congress, IPSC, has urged the people of all walks of life to back the Igbo ethnic nationality to deliver the country’s President in 2023. The group revealed that in the next election cycle, it is only fair for the South-East zone to ...

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Mr. Opeyemi Bamidele has come out to defend the recent loan approval of $22.5bn granted to the Muhammadu Buhari government. Opeyemi, speaking at his Iyin Ekiti country home, said the approval was not given because of political patronage as ...

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Yekini Nabena, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and other party leaders to intervene in the crisis rocking the party. Yekini, who revealed this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja, said, everything must be done to bring back peace and orderliness ...

The Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, a.k.a Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo has come out to say that the current government is the worst thing that has ever happened to Nigeria. David Oyedepo also believes the days of President Muhammadu Buhari are numbered in the country because his ...

Chairman, Agege Local Government Council, Lagos, Mr. Ganiyu Egunjobi has warned residents against attending parties and other social gatherings because of Coronavirus and LASSA fever. In a recent interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ganiyu revealed that the chances of contracting the virus will be very high during such ...

Health Minister, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has come out to say that the chances that the Nigerian man who was diagnosed of Coronavirus in the United States got the virus in our country are very low. Osagie revealed that the man was in Lagos in February 2020, and that was when ...

Dr. Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of Health has urged Nigerians to avoid spreading misinformation about Coronavirus (COVID-19) to decrease fear and panic in the country. He shared this at a press conference at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday in Benin. According to him, The Federal Ministry ...

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has come out to say that the upper legislative chamber is not shocked by the controversy that trailed the Anti-Social Media bill. He revealed this in his opening remarks at a public hearing on the bill today. According to him, it is clear that the internet ...

APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has hailed the Vice President, Prof. Osinbajo, as he clocks 63. In a congratulatory message by Bola Tinubu’s Media Aide, Mr. Tunde Rahman, he hailed Yemi Osinbajo for his dedication and selfless service to Nigeria. According to him, Osinbajo has a reputation for loyalty, ...

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has come out to say that the Nigerian army in partnership with sister services will seal the victory vs enemies of national peace and security. Tukur revealed this during the Nigerian Army Special Day at the 41st Kaduna State International Trade Fair ...

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan is celebrating with the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo as he marks his 63rd birthday today. Lawan revealed that Yemi Osinbajo has achieved a lot as an erudite lawyer, distinguished scholar, revered clergyman, and political leader. According to him, the VP has shown brilliant loyalty in ...

Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has begged women in several walks of life to accept the virtues of handwork as much as possible. She revealed this in a video message to the 2020 Triumphant Ladies Conference 2020 in Lagos, themed: “Focus” in commemoration on the International ...