Alhaji Garba Badamasi, the village head of Riruwai in Bauchi State, was reportedly murdered after being abducted by unknown gunmen. The tragic incident has left the community in mourning and raised concerns about security in the region.
According to reports, Badamasi was abducted from his home in Lame District, Bauchi...
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Adamu has expressed concern over the wave of defections of federal lawmakers in the party to opposition parties.
He said this on Wednesday after a closed-door meeting with party members at the National Assembly.
Senator Adamu admitted that while the party...
Nigeria and the United States government have reached an agreement on the return of over $23 million of the Abacha loot.
The agreement signing ceremony was held in the office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami on Tuesday.
While Mr. Malami signed on...
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency.
Special Adviser, Media and Communication to the Minister of Power, Mr Aaron Artimas, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday.
Artimas said Ahmad,...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the people of the state on the dawn of another Gregorian Year 2021, calling for concerted efforts and collaboration between government and the people to build a truly greater country.
“I join our compatriots in Kwara State and across the country to welcome...
President Muhammadu Buhari commends Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) for donating the handsome sum of N200 million to assist in combating the influx of Covid-19 into the country.
The President recalls that the organization had in the past donated N1 billion to tackle Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Africa, commending such...
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that public service reforms are not only implemented but clearly communicated to Nigerians to strengthen transparency, accountability and digital governance.
The Minister stated this during a courtesy visit by the Director-General, Dasuki...
The South-West Governors have dissolved the Board of Directors of O’dua Investment Limited with immediate effect.
This was resolved at the virtual meeting of the governors held on Thursday, April 16, 2020.
In a statement signed by the chairman of the South-West Governors Forum and Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu,...
As Ebonyi Founding Fathers Back Umahi
Governor David Nweze Umahi has restated his confidence in the ability of the Nigerian Judiciary to discharge justice to all manner of deserving persons.
Governor Umahi stated this while playing host to the Forum of Ebonyi Founding Fathers led by Former Governor Martin Elechi...
Nasarawa State governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has said that, no governor will like to ignite violence, as that will not only be a distraction but will hinder development initiatives.
Engineer Sule stated this while hosting the Bishop of Lafia Diocese, Most Reverend Bishop David Ajang, on a thank-you visit, at...
