Politics

Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa is mourning the death of Chairman of ULO Consultant Limited, Ogbueshi Uche Okpuno, who died aged 65. Uche had collapsed at his residence in Abuja, on Wednesday morning. Reacting, Okowa revealed that it is a really sad and unexpected news. He added that his demise ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has come out to say that former office holders in the state should return stolen funds in their possession or be ready to answer to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). He revealed this today as he received the ICPC team ...

The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Architect Olamilekan Adegbite, has said the Federal Government is set to ban barite importation in Nigeria. He revealed this at a 1-day Stakeholders Forum on Local Barite Development in Nigeria’ held in Abuja. According to him, the repeated importation of barite has led ...

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South East Forum has urged APC to concede its 2023 presidential ticket to the South East if they want a high number of votes from the zone. The forum leader, Mr Lawrence Onuchukwu revealed this in a statement ...

Senator Abaribe has come out to describe the late Ignatius Longjan who died at the age of 75 as a “peace builder and a very good person.” Abaribe believes it is sad that the wicked Nigerians do not die but the nation keeps losing the good ones. According to him, ...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged traditional rulers to support Amotekun for proper protection of lives and property in the region. He revealed this at the Awùjalè’s Palace in Ijebu-Ode, during the investiture of the Awùjalè and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona as the new Chairman ...

The Supreme Court has decided to not reverse its judgment that sacked David Lyon and Degi-Eremieoyo as governor and deputy-governor elect of Bayelsa State. In a recent unanimous decision by a seven-man panel of Justices headed by Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, the court threw out 2 different applications that want the ...

Mother of Leah Sharibu, the girl who was forcefully married in Boko Haram captivity, Rebecca Sharibu has lost every hope in President Muhammadu Buhari and as has gone to London to meet the British Prime Minister. Rebecca believes the British government can come to her rescue after several promise-and-fail statements ...

Founder and President of La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Otunba Wanle Akinboboye has come out to say that more than 60 million jobs will be available if we can do everything required to actualize the Agenda 2063 of the African Union. He revealed this as he received an award for ...

Joseph Abakederemo, convener South-South Reawakening Group, a socio-political and Think Tank for the Niger- Delta region has come out to talk about regional security in Nigeria. Joseph believes regional security is not healthy because it will only keep creating controversies that can be avoided in the nation. According to him, ...

Ex Anambra State governor, Peter Obi has come out to beg Christians to pray for unemployed youths in Nigeria during Lent. The Nigerian politician revealed this today on Twitter. According to him, the future of jobless youths is being jeopardized by the current situation in Nigeria and that should not ...

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has come out to say that he will not stop linking coronavirus to corruption. Magu believes it should even be referred to as corruption-virus because that is what it is. According to him, he will not be ...

Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has come out to say that the House of Representatives would do everything possible to pass the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) before the end of June 30, 2020. Femi revealed that the PIGB is a priority for the House so members of the green chamber are ...

Katsina State governor, Aminu Masari has blasted the recent killings in Tsanwa and Dankar Villages of Batsari Local Government Area of the state as ignorance, barbaric and animalistic. He revealed this during a two-day seminar/training exercise organized for Islamic clerics by the Katsina State chapter of the Jama’atul Nasril Islam, ...

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has come out to say that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) must safeguard Nigeria’s growing population and curb her crime profile. Mohammed Adamu recently came out to speak over the poor salary structure of policemen in Nigeria and inadequate personnel. Speaking at a public ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has said foreign investors in Nigeria should be rest assured of the safety of their investments and the support of the government at all levels. He revealed this as he spoke at the official commissioning of Ondo-Linyi Industrial Hub, Ore, a project to commemorate the 3rd anniversary ...

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has said the Senate might consider the report of an Ad-Hoc Committee on security challenges next week to proffer solutions to the country’s security issues. Ahmad revealed this during the plenary sequel to the consideration of a motion brought to the floor by Senator Aishatu Dahiru ...

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has come out to say that for Lagos State to become a 21st Century economy, his government will uphold Smart-Agriculture driven by innovative technologies in tandem with international standards. Babajide revealed that agriculture can boost the state Gross Domestic Product, GDP, aid establishment and ...

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige wants a macroeconomic framework that is employment friendly to end the employment problems in Africa. Chris revealed this at the opening ceremony of the 6th African Social Partners’ Summit organised by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) on Tuesday in Lagos. ...

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has begged Nigerians to ignore ethnicity and religious bigotry if they want to fasten national development. He revealed this today at the 3rd Annual Lecture of Freedom Online with the theme, “Nigeria: Foundation, Fundamental, Future,” held in Ikeja, Lagos. According to him, “We should stop ...