Inaugurates 25km Uyo-Ikot Ekpene Dualised Road Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan has described Governor Udom Emmanuel as Nigeria’s true symbol of peace unity, justice and progress, saying Akwa Ibom is indeed blessed to have him as the Governor at a time like this. He says the Federal government...
Nnhe Niger Republic government has officially reopened its border in Konni, mirroring Nigeria's recent action at Illela land border, marking a crucial step towards economic revitalization and cooperation between the neighboring nations. The Illela land border between Nigeria and Niger Republic, dormant for months, has finally sprung to life, echoing...
Rules out sack of unqualified teachers All qualified teachers in primary schools across Borno State will soon begin to enjoy N30,000 minimum wage, as against current situation in which some number of teachers receive as low as N11,000 due to activities of ghost teachers, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has underlined the government's commitment to supporting Nigerian airlines in securing long-term aircraft leases at competitive rates, in line with global industry standards. The Minister emphasized that the government is dedicated to assisting domestic airlines in their international endeavors and will...
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi says choosing the right leaders to govern Nigeria is critical to resolving the insecurity in the country. Bello made this known while delivering a keynote address at the National Security Summit organised by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Thursday in Abuja. The News...
Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, highlighted a significant shift in the federal government's expenditure on petrol subsidy. Contrary to President Bola Tinubu's earlier declaration that the "subsidy is gone", El-Rufai stated that the government has resumed subsidizing petrol, marking a noticeable reversal in policy. Elaborating on this during...
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed how the state under his watch has been tackling insecurity and making Ogun safe for investors. According to the governor, his administration has been able to create a job portal meant to dimension the number of unemployed or under employed, and match them...
Seeks faith leaders' help in building a nourished nation Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled an ambitious plan to improve nutrition across Nigeria, with a rallying call to faith and traditional leaders to champion the effort in their communities. Speaking at a high-level dialogue on nutrition at the Presidential Villa...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has received the news of the passage of the harmonized electoral act amendment bill, which among other things, provided for direct primaries for nomination of candidates for elections by political parties. Our party holds that it is the inalienable right of each political party, within...
Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, has been assigned to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the upcoming 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas. This decision comes after Vice President Kashim Shettima encountered a technical fault with his aircraft, prompting a detour advised by...