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The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has come out to say that rural communities along the Benin-Auchi-Okene road are benefitting from the current dualization of roads in Edo. The ex-governor revealed this as he inspected road projects in the state. According to him, construction might take a ...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is mourning with Gov. Nyesom Wike over the death of his uncle, Chief Charles Wike. The party shared its condolence in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja. According to Kola, PDP leaders are praying for the governor at ...

The Imo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has come out to say that it will keep protesting in the state after the recent judgment that sacked Emeka Ihedioha, as governor of the state and named Hope Uzodinma governor. PDP revealed this in Owerri, via their state Publicity ...

The Edo State Government is happy with the report received from the State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mobilization Committee, set up to attract more members across the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Receiving the report on behalf of the Governor at a meeting with ...

The Nigerian Army has told motorists using the Maiduguri-Damaturu road to ignore false rumours that Boko Haram blocked a section of the road because it is far from the truth. Reacting recently, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col Sagir Musa said there are no blockages on the Maiduguri-Damaturu road and ...

Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that the constitution restricted him from intervening in the dispute between Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and the Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sanusi 11. He, however, said that he swore to stand for peace and security in Nigeria and when Nigerians are ...

The Action Democratic Party has urged members and leaders of the de-registered parties to join their party, because their political gathering is a home for every politician. ADP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Adelaja Adeoye, revealed this in a recent statement issued in Abuja as he reacted to the de-registration of ...

The Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD), Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi has come out to say that Boko Haram insurgents will never hold any part of the country again. Olusegun revealed this as he reviewed the progress of the ongoing counter-insurgency operation of the Nigerian Armed Forces in the northeast on ...

Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has come out to say that the introduction of Information Communication Technology, ICT, has made the state the safest in Nigeria. He revealed this during a courtesy visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa Abuja. According to him, Kano has launched ...

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has said President Muhammadu Buhari should get rid of the military at Nnamdi Kanu’s home, grant him presidential pardon and attend his parents’ burial. In a recent statement, the group revealed that it is bothered about the military Presence at Kanu’s Village, Afaraukwu Umuahia, Abia ...

Niger Delta Minister, and ex-governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio, has come out to say that the Niger Delta region must continue to be peaceful for development to happen. He revealed this as he received party leaders under the aegis of Niger Delta APC Youth Leaders at the ...

The Lagos state government has insisted that the recent ban on commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke) in congested roads in the state will not be reversed. Operations of the okada men have been limited in 6 local governments, and state government officials have revealed that they cannot understand what ...

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Lagos State Government to adopt alternative measures to reduce the suffering of Lagosians after the recent ban on commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators in the state. PDP, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiya, said the welfare of ...

Ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, has talked about the worrisome state of the Northern part of Nigeria. Dogara believes that part of the country is slowly becoming the epicenter of violence and crucial steps must be taken to end that trend as soon as possible. According ...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has urged candidates to not accept any offer of admission that is not on its letter headed paper and on the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). JAMB’s Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin revealed this in a recent statement in Lagos. According ...

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has said that there is a pressing need to revisit the privatization of the power sector. Speaking recently in Abuja when members of the Executive Committee of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria ((MAN) paid him a courtesy visit, Lawan said privatization of the sector has obviously ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that he is confident about ending Boko Haram insurgency, and other kinds of terrorism in Nigeria. As he spoke at the commissioning of two Nigeria Air Force Agusta 109 Power Helicopters and Mi-17 E Helicopters at the Eagle Square, Abuja, Buhari vowed ...

Communications and Digital Economy Minister, Isa Pantami has come out to say that the 7.5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) deductions on voice calls and SMSes is handled by Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), not the Ministry of Communications. Isa revealed this in a recent statement signed by his spokesperson, ...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has come out to say that the closure of Nigeria’s border is important to safeguard our economy against unfair actions that were against acceptable norms. Sanwo revealed this at the Center for Values in Leadership (CVL) 17th Annual Lecture and International Leadership Symposium on Intra-African ...

Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has come out to say that the commission has deregistered some political parties in Nigeria. The deregistration of the parties was announced today in Abuja, and Mahmood revealed that the affected parties did not meet INEC‘s requirements. According to him, Nigeria ...