Politics

Nigeria’s minister for State, Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Olorunibe Mamora has come out to say that Nigerians should avoid stigmatization as the coronavirus outbreak in China gets worse. Mamora believes that when the time is right for FG to evacuate Nigerians living in Wuhan, China, they will waste no ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that his government has taken steps to strengthen anti-corruption agencies in their battle against corruption in Nigeria. He revealed this during the passing out parade of 281 cadets of the EFCC Detective Inspector Course-5, at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna. According to ...

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has hailed the Nigeria Immigration Service for launching the Electronic-Passport (E-Passport) with 10-year validity. Wike believes that this move will aid Nigerians to acquire long-term visas and also boost security in the way we expect as citizens. According to him the introduction of E-Passport ...

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has come out to say that the recent statement from National Security Adviser, NSA, Major Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd) that some strange people have been presiding over vital affairs of governance is proof that President Muhammadu Buhari has delegated his responsibilities. The party’s spokesman, Kola ...

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged other state governments to search for other ways to raise more revenue instead of depending on federal allocations to finance huge responsibilities in their states. He revealed this at the opening ceremony of the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, retreat, held in Lagos. ...

Bode George has come out to say that he plans to become a citizen of Togo if APC leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu becomes president in 2023. The ex-deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to leave Nigeria if that happens because his election would be illogical. ...

The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ndudi Elumelu has congratulated Delta State governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on his recent victory as the Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum. Elumelu said having Okowa in such a position is very applaudable and it will be a much-needed boost to ...

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has come out to say that for the country to eradicate the problems it presently faces, every Nigerian leader must unite to guarantee the security and welfare of Nigerians. He revealed this in a speech delivered at the 60th birthday celebration of Governor Nasir El-rufai and ...

National President, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, Alhaji Shetima Yerima has come out to say the South East have been clamouring for presidency lately in a very wrong manner. Shettima believes that the region cannot claim power by threatening the peace of the country when they should be lobbying and seeking ...

Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal has shed some light on why the government is planning to borrow N65.7 billion. Gov. Aminu has said it will aid the state to wrap up a few developmental projects on time for the development of the state. Having his say recently during the Sokoto ...

A minimum of 9.4 million toilets are required yearly if Nigeria will meet its Open Defecation-Free target by 2025, Mr. Timeyin Uwejamomere has said. Timeyin, the National Coordinator, National Action Plan on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) revealed this at the ongoing National WASH Action Plan Research and Capacity Building ...

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ibrahim Pantami has said that he does not have anything to say on the recent threat issued against him by the Boko Haram Insurgence last weekend. He disclosed this as he answered questions from newsmen today when he began a General ...

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has said he is set to forward the 2020 budget proposal to the State House of Assembly for consideration. The new governor revealed this recently when he met with all the 24 members of the State House of Assembly. Recall that immediate past governor, ...

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has observed what it describes as a slow decline in the free distribution of condoms in Nigeria. Dr. Idowu Araoyinbo, an official of the UN agency, revealed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) today in Calabar. According to him, ...

The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has said that all Nigerian universities will admit candidates within the Central Admission Process System (CAPS) of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Mallam Adamu revealed this in his address at the commissioning of JAMB’s New General Services Department building on Monday ...

Governor Nyesom Wike has told National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole to resign for failing to prevent the swearing-in of Sen Douye Diri as Bayelsa State Governor. While speaking to media today, Wike stated that Oshiomhole and the APC should forget it because they would never ...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole of instigating violence in Bayelsa State. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan came out recently to say that Oshiomhole saying no one would be sworn-in in Bayelsa State, contrary to the ...

Minister of Transport, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi has told Governor Nyesom Wike that it would be hard for him to get rid of his achievements in Rivers State. He shared this at the 7th matriculation ceremony of Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, on Saturday. Amaechi revealed that he is however proud ...

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan is celebrating with Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on his 60th birthday tomorrow, Feb 16. In a recent statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Ola Awoniyi, Ahmad said El – Rufai’s life shows the importance of vision, focus, tenacity, wisdom, and courage in ...

Yobe state governor, Mai Mala Buni has come out to say that the ambition of Malam Nasiru El-Rufa’i and Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be president in 2023 would not destabilize the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC). Having his say in a recent interview on the BBC Hausa today, ...