politics

Imo State governor, Emeka Ihedioha has said he inherited a state that was in ruins from ex-governor, Rochas Okorocha. Gov Emeka revealed this to journalists at his private residence in Owerri, the state capital recently. According to him, Imo State was epileptic when he took over. However, he added that ...

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Senate to consider the NDDC budget for 2019/2020. The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the consideration and passage of the 2019/2020 budget estimates for the Nigerian Delta Development Commission (NDDC). According to him, a delayed budget might ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Assemblies and also the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, has come out to say that the thinking behind lobbying PMB is to make sure every state legislature and judiciary are given financial autonomy. He revealed this when ...

House of Representatives Speaker, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has urged the Federal Government to develop the capacity to address the menace of climate change and safeguard the ecosystems. Femi revealed this recently while launching the Globe Legislators Advancing REDD+ and Natural Capital Governance towards the delivery of the 2030 Agenda, a ...

Permanent Secretary, Special Duties in the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mr. Mohammed Dikwa has come out to say that there has been a decrease in reported cases of whistleblowing because of a few challenges. Mohamed revealed this at a national workshop to discuss the draft bill of ...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it has nothing against former President Goodluck Jonathan over the just concluded Bayelsa governorship election. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan revealed this in a recent interview with newsmen on Wednesday after a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) in ...

APC has begged partisans to see elections as a democratic contests and not a do or die matter. The party revealed this as it blasted the post-election violence reported in Kogi State which led to the death of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) woman leader, Salome Abuh and the destruction ...

Amnesty International has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to drop its charges against the publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore. In a recent statement, its programme manager, Seun Bakare, Amnesty International believes Sowore and Agba Jalingo are prisoners of conscience for blasting the government. They, therefore, told the government ...

APC chairman, Adams Oshiomhole has talked about the APCpolitical crisis rocking Edo State and the alleged betrayal of the deputy governor of the state, Philip Shaibu. Oshiomhole revealed this in Iyamoh, his country home when supporters paid him a solidarity visit. He talked about how unhappy he is over the ...

Ex Niger Delta Affairs Minister, Elder Godsday Orubebe, has said there is no beef between him and elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, over an abandoned project for which cash had been paid when he was still in power. As Elder Godsday reacted to the reports of beef, he said he ...

The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu is happy with the re-election of Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi in the Saturday governorship elections. Dr. Ramatu revealed this in a statement issued by her Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Austine Elemue, on Monday in Abuja. She said Yahaya’s victory ...

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has said the 9th National Assembly has consciously decided to unite for the sake of the country even with its members being from different political parties. Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Ola Awoniyi revealed this in a statement on Sunday. According to Lawan, this 9th National ...

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has hailed Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo for the successes recorded by the Buhari government Social Investment Programmes (SIPs) in uplifting the poor and enhancing the welfare of beneficiaries. He was represented by Rivers State deputy governor, Dr Mrs. Ipalibo Harry-Banigo. According to him, Osinbajo ...