Politics

Brigadier-General and ex Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army, Idada Ikponmwen, has talked about how the border closure is affecting ordinary Nigerians. According to him, the Nigerian government needs effective management, control, and policing of our borders for the betterment of the country. Idada believes that border closure is not ...

Minister of Niger Delta, Senator Godswill Akpabio has come out to say that forensic audit of the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC is important if we really want to uncover the illegalities that have occurred there. He revealed this as he answered questions from Journalists after meeting ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has said his government is focused on forging a vibrant and united Nigeria from the diverse religious and ethnic communities in the country. He disclosed this as he received the Tijjaniyya Muslim Religious Movement at the State House, Abuja, on Monday. He hailed the mutual understanding among ...

President Muhammdu Buhari has come out to say that he is committed to enhancing the welfare of every Nigerian. PMB revealed this at the 3rd Federal Government-Progressive Governors Forum parley on policy synergy in Jos. According to Buhari, the economy is now on the path of growth and competitiveness in ...

The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has told its members and supporters in Kogi West Senatorial District to be prepared for a victorious supplementary election on Nov. 30. The party revealed this in a recent statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan. According to Kola, nothing will stop ...

Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has urged investors to explore the huge potential in his state and expect fast returns. He revealed this when the Ambassador of Czech Republic to Nigeria, Mr. Marek Skolil, visited him in Asaba. According to Okowa, he was happy with the interest of the global ...

President of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande has come out to say that women have to be at the centre of all national development issues for Nigeria to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He disclosed this in Abuja on Monday during his first official visit to ...

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has cautioned corps members to stay away from anything that would expose them to security risks during their Community Development Service (CDS). Udom revealed this at the closing ceremony of the 2019 Batch ‘C’ Stream 1 orientation course for corps members deployed to the ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has told security agencies to find those behind the murder of Mrs. Achejuh Abuh, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Woman leader in Kogi State. According to Buhari, these evildoers must be made to face the law, irrespective of their political parties. Buhari revealed this in a statement by ...

Hon. Musiliu Obanikoro has come out to say that lawmakers do not earn as much as people think they do. According to him, reports that lawmakers earn a jumbo pay is just a misconception. He added that because people are in a position of power does not mean their own ...

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has hailed Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, GCON, as he clocks 73 today. In a recent statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifejika, in Asaba, Okowa described Atiku as a man of strong convictions. According to him, Atiku’s drive and tenacity to lead Nigeria ...

The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo has come out to say that the “Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations Bill, 2019” is an unnecessary duplication of laws for Nigerians. Nicholas revealed this in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, ...

The Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions has revealed that Assets Management Company of Nigeria, which was launched by the government to buy back bad debts by banks is now a drain on Nigeria’s economy. According to the committee, something has to be done to change this. ...

Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle has said he has ordered his security agencies to arrest and prosecute anyone that is behind the killings in the state. Because of the brutal killings, the governor has even vowed to arrest former governor Abdul’aziz Yari if the violence does not stop. He revealed ...

Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has come out to say that the Federal Government is not pleased with the efforts made by stakeholders to guarantee biosafety in Nigeria’s health sector. Osagie feels the country is not just burdened by infectious diseases but also battle to use technology for the ...

Ex Executive Secretary of the National University Commission, NUC, Prof Julius Okojie has said the future of education in Nigeria rests solely in the hands of our Private Universities. He shared this as he delivered a lecture at the maiden convocation of Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area, ...

Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, has come out to say that early detection of cancer cells in the body is best for the quick treatment of the disease. She urged female Ekiti residents to go for free breast and cervical cancer screening at the Adunni Olayinka Wellness ...

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State has asked the police and other security agencies to probe the role of Governor Oluseyi Makinde before, during and after the governorship polls in Kogi State. Seyi Makinde had temporarily relocated to Kogi few days to the November 16 until Sunday. The ...

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has come out to say that the present drug situation in Nigeria is a public health crisis. Dr Osagie revealed this during the 2-day 22nd Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria (SOFON) in Abuja on ...

President Muhamadu Buhari has come out to say that he will not make the error of seeking a 3rd term in office. Buhari revealed this as he spoke at the opening of the ongoing National Executive Council meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Abuja on Friday, November 22, 2019. ...