Some residents of Bauchi and Gombe States have called for effective monitoring and supervision of ministers to promote good performances. A cross section of the residents, made the call while reacting to the assigning of portfolios to the ministers by President Bola Tinubu. The News Agency of...
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Managing Director of African Development Studies Centre, Amb. Victor Oluwafemi, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Mr Wale Edun as Minister ofFinanca and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. The Africa Development Studies Centre is an Abuja-based training and research-based organisation that promotes sustainable development and growth in...
A former Director, Budgetary Department at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Titus Okunrounmu has advised the Federal Government to reduce the cost of governance in order to stem the country’s debt profile. Dr. Okunrounmu, who gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday called for continued “humanitarian and resilience efforts” for Niger’s most vulnerable, in the face of the military power grab. President Mohamed Bazoum remains in detention and the military junta that has in effect seized power said on Monday it plans...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark and his colleague Senator Tunde Ogbeha have described former military President of Nigeria General Ibrahim Babangida Badamase (IBB) as an esteemed leader and an uncommon patriot. In a statement eulogizing Babangida on his...
TBy TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – he Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), has announced that its 2023 Annual Conference will hold in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital from 4th- 5th October, 2023. According to a press statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the 2023 Conference Planning Committee, Danlami...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has warned the general public especially applicants to be weary of fraudulent invitation letters for recruitment into the service. The NIS spokesman, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration (DCI) Dr Adedotun Aridegbe, gave the warning in a statement...
The Aguleri Community Assembly in Anambra East Local Government Area, has told Simon Ekpa, the Finland-based, self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to stop threatening HRH, Dr Michael Idigo, the traditional ruler of the town. The Community sent this message at a press conference...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has inaugurated a committee for the verification and payment of retired primary school teachers and other local government retirees in the state. The governor, while inaugurating the 9-member committee at the Government House, Enugu, on Wednesday, said the decision was in continuation of his...
By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says securing administrative bail of suspects in EFCC’s custody is free. The Acting Ibadan Zonal Commander of EFCC, Halima Rufa’u stated this while receiving Executive Committee members of Ibadan Branch of Nigerian Bar...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shared in the joy of celebration with family members, friends, and associates of Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (Rtd), as the former military President turns 82 on August 17, 2023. President Tinubu in his congratulatory message on Wednesday,...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) says skills acquisition will not only allows for sustainable employment and wealth creation but also reduce reactiveness amongst unemployed youths in Nigeria. The Sokoto State Coordinator of NDE, Malam Ibrahim Faisal Audu, stated this on Wednesday during...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has distributed food and other palliatives to 2,000 residents of Feezan ward in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC). The distribution which took place on Wednesday at the Mohammed Goni College of Legal and Islamic Studies is part of ongoing...
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has warned criminals elements in the state to stay clear or face the full weight of the law. Governor Otu gave the warning on Wednesday in Calabar, while swearing in 31 new commissioners at the governor’s lodge....
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has approved the appointment of new heads of government agencies in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Malam Muhammed Shehu, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Kaduna. Malam Shehu said...
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has appointed Caretaker committees for Local Government Council Areas, Local Government Development Areas and the Area Office in Osun state after securing approval of the State House of Assembly. The Governor had written to the Speaker of...
By BARBARA KALU, Asaba – At least one worker has been killed, while three others have been declared missing following the collapse of Seplat Energy Plc majestic rig near Ovhor in Delta State. Seplat Energy’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Roger Brown, who confirmed the incident to newsmen...
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honorable Tajudeen Abbas, says lawmakers will ensure that Nigerians get a survival wage that can take them home in the ongoing minimum wage review. Abbas, who was represented by Hon. Busayo Oluwole-Oke, representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, made the pledge on Tuesday in...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of gallant officers and soldiers, who died in the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) helicopter crash in Niger State. It would be recalled that the crash in which the officers and men died occurred on Monday...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas has said the 10th national assembly has resolved to address issues surrounding multiple taxation in the country. He said this will be done through a bill that would address the anomaly. Abbas said this when Mr Lee...