By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian judiciary has been urged to ensure transparency and rule of law in the administration of justice in preparatory of the 2023 general elections. The Convener of Democracy Watch of Nigeria, Dr. Nwambu Gabriel made the call during a press briefing on Friday...
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The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA), says it is determined to end corruption in the state to enable it witness rapid development. The OYACA Chairman, Retired Justice Eni Esan, gave the assurance at a news conference to mark International Anti-Corruption Day in Ibadan on Friday. The News Agency of...
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), on Friday, unveiled an Election “War Room” for tackling disinformation, misinformation and the activities of bad actors ahead of the 2023 general elections. CDD Director, Idayat Hassan, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja. Hassan said that Africa’s...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – A Coalition of Civil Society Organizations, known as Democracy Watch Nigeria has called on security agencies to brace up to the challenges of fishing out perpetrators responsible for the incessant attacks on INEC facilities in the country. The Convener of the group, Dr. Nwambu...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Thursday raided the Sheik Gumi market in Kaduna, where they seized unregistered and expired tomato paste, worth over N2million. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the seizure was made from 16 shops in the market,...
The Federal Government said it had developed a National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy with accompanying Vision 30:30:30 to add 30,000MW of electricity by the year 2030. Minister of Power, Mr Abubakar Aliyu said this in Abuja at the 5th National Council on Power (NACOP) with the theme“...
Mr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary of National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has knocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its top candidates, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, for not caring for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Lalu stated this at a news conference...
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, says the newly redesigned Naira notes are already in banks and ready for issuance. According to a statement in CBN’s official twitter handle, Emefiele said so in Daura while on a visit to brief President on the...
The Department of State Devices (DSS), at a meeting with oil marketers and other stakeholders have resolved to address the challenges of fuel scarcity and lingering queues at filling stations within 48 hours. The Public Relations Officer of DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya said this on Thursday in Abuja while...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Cross section of participants at the ongoing 10th Edition of the National Council on Communications and Digital Economy, which commenced at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, have commended the Federal Government for its commitment in providing leadership and guide for...
By PATRICK ABANG Calabar – President Muhammadu Buhari has described the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio’s giant development stride in Akwa Ibom State during his tenure as governor as second to none. President Buhari stated this in his felicitation message to the former governor of...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the recent attack on its facilities in Osun did not affect any of its sensitive materials, especially permanent voter cards (PVCs). The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Dr Mutiu Agboke, stated this at the commission’s maiden stakeholders meeting on Thursday in...
The Federal Government has disclosed that the Second Niger Bridge will only be open to traffic from December 15, 2022, to January 15, 2023. Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), made this known while answering questions from journalists in Abuja on Thursday. The minister said the Federal...
The Department of State Services (DSS) has given the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and oil marketers a 48-hour ultimatum to make Premium Motor Spirit known as petrol available for Nigerians DSS Spokesman, Peter Afunanya announced the directive while briefing journalists at the headquarters of the secret police...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has singled out 20 major capital projects he plans to achieve, among many others, when re-elected into power next year. Governor Zulum highlighted the 20 projects at the floor of the Borno State House of Assembly while presenting his...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – The Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, on Thursday in Abuja urged public office holders to emulate President Muhammadu Buhari on the provision of infrastructure and enhancing the capacity of the civil service on service delivery. Speaking at the commissioning of...
The House of Representatives on Thursday summoned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emiefele over the bank’s new cash withdrawal policy. This followed the adoption of a motion of Urgent Matter of Public Importance by Rep. Aliyu Magaji (APC-Jigawa) at plenary. The House urged the governor...
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Two more women have been nominated by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed and sent to the State House of Assembly for screening and subsequent confirmation as Commissioners Our Correspondent reports that currently, there are six female Commissioners in the Bauchi State Executive Council. The...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the h former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), as he turns 85 on December 9, 2022. The president’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued by his spokesman Mr Femi Adesina on Thursday in Abuja....
The Federal Government says its ban on importation of Barite, an essential mineral in oil drilling, has saved the country 300 million dollars (about N195 billion) annually. The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the ninth edition of the...