Fly In The Sky Or Pie In The Sky?
The planned closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja for repairs of the runway has elicited a torrent of comments. While many are overwhelmingly against it, the government seems to be...
View ArticleAmnesty International And The Army
The narratives of the Amnesty International (AI) since it returned to Nigeria a couple of years ago after a long lay-off have been worrisome. More often, AI’s reports are skewed against the...
View ArticleWe Will Keep Demanding Until 195 Girls Are Rescued – BBOG Group
The #BringBackOurGirls group has stated that it won’t stop demanding for the abducted Chibok girls until the remaining 195 girls are rescued. In a press release signed by the leaders of the group, Dr...
View ArticleRemembering Abducted 219 Chibok Schoolgirls, 2 Years After Abduction
On the night of April 14, 2014, members of the Boko Haram sect attacked the Government Secondary School, Chibok in Borno State and abducted 276 female students of the school. Fifty seven of the...
View ArticleNigerian Govt Has Not Fufill Its Promise To Rescue Our Girls
Two year without our Chibokgirl is very unfortunate. We never expected this to take this long, particularly when the present regime came into power. I was thinking that the girls will be rescued...
View ArticleSenate Summons Customs Boss Over Vehicle Duty Policy
The Senate, yesterday, ordered the Nigerian Customs to suspend its proposed policy, intending to make vehicle dealers and private vehicle owners to go to designated zonal customs offices for...
View ArticleSaraki, Ekweremadu, APC Congratulate Osinbajo At 60
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, yesterday, congratulated the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on his 60th birthday anniversary. Saraki in a statement, signed by his Special Adviser,...
View ArticleAirport Closure: FRSC Establishes 8 Outposts, 4 Ambulance Points
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has set up additional eight outposts and four ambulance points on the Abuja-Kaduna road ahead of the planned temporary closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe international...
View ArticleReps Demand Comprehensive Audit Of Assets Seized By EFCC
The House of Representatives yesterday demanded a comprehensive audit of all assets forfeitures to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) from inception till date. The House also seek to...
View ArticleNigerians Can Embark On US Trips – Minister
The minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama,, has said that no Nigerian with full valid entry visa has been denied entry to the United States to media reports. Mr. Onyeama, who stated this while...
View ArticleXenophobic Attacks: Retaliation Detrimental To Nigeria, South Africa –...
Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila yesterday , said retaliation of recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa will be the last resort in the efforts being made...
View ArticleAisha Buhari Urges Women To Unite For Development
The wife of the president, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has advised women in leadership positions to unite and cooperate to enhance development. Mrs Buhari gave the advice in Lokoja, Kogi state, during the...
View ArticleFG Yet To Reopen N-Power Portal For New Applications – Presidency
The presidency has said their attention has been drawn to false and fraudulent reports circulating especially in the Social Media that new N-Power applications are now being received on the N-Power...
View ArticleOnukaba: We’ve Lost Nigeria’s Finest Journalist – Niger Gov
Niger State governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello yesterday said the death of Dr. Onukaba Adinoyi Ojo, one time Managing Director of defunct Daily Times has cost Nigeria one of her finest contemporary...
View ArticleWike Congratulates Tor Tiv On Successful Coronation
Rivers State governor, Chief Ezebunwo Nyesom Wike has congratulated the Tor Tiv, His Majesty, Orchivirigh Professor James Ortese Ayatse, on his successful coronation as Tor Tiv V, the traditional ruler...
View ArticleRefrain From Uncomplimentary Comments On PMB, SSA Advises Fayose
Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Benue State governor Samuel Ortom on Fulani Matters, Garus Gololo, has asked the governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose to refrain from making uncomplimentary...
View ArticleKaduna Approves Payment Of N15bn Pension Arrears
Kaduna State government has approved modalities for the payment of outstanding N15bn arrears of gratuity, pension and death benefits to retirees that from 2012 to date. The head of service, Kaduna...
View ArticleGov Ganduje Urges Donor Agencies To Collaborate With Govts
Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has urged for improved coordination between donor agencies to make development assistance more efficient and result oriented. The governor stated this...
View ArticlePCNI Acquires Operational Office In Taraba
The Presidential Committee on North East Initiative (PCNI) has acquired an office for its operations in Taraba, Northeastern Nigeria, in order to facilitate the coordination of all intervention schemes...
View ArticleSouthern Kaduna Killings: Army Set To Begin Crackdown Operation
Garrison Commander, 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Samaila Isah, has disclosed that, as part of efforts to restore peace in Southern Kaduna, Nigerian Army is to commence a major crackdown...
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