President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday night in Lisbon, Portugal gave assurances of a free hand to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, reiterating the commitment of his administration to ensure that the Commission (INEC) delivers peaceful, transparent, free, fair and credible elections next year. Speaking at a meeting with representatives...
The Control of Infectious Diseases Bill was conceived in the best interests of the Nigerian people and no one else, Speaker Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has said. The Speaker said the allegation that the Bill is a sinister attempt to turn Nigerians into guinea pigs for medical research while taking away...
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has announced a former federal lawmaker, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, as his running mate in the 2023 general elections. He made the announcement on Friday at an event in Abuja, saying the decision followed a series of consultations with stakeholders. “I thank all...
The government of Oyo State, on Friday, honoured the late Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Kehinde Ayoola, by flying its flag at half-mast. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo...
Consultants, Doctors, nurses top list Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman has approved the recruitment of at least 197 different medical professionals to boost the Human Resources and efficient service delivery in the health sector. The approval includes employment of eight consultants, 23 medical doctors, and 72 nurses with varying specialties, Director...
Governors of Benue and Nasarawa have agreed to intensify efforts for the demarcation of the boundary between the two states to curtail incessant border crises. Governor Samuel Ortom and his Nasarawa State counterpart, Engr. Abdullahi Sule took the decision today during a joint peace and security meeting held at LGEA...
Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has said that the Federal Government has not reached a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The minister’s comments were contained in a statement by the Head of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry, Olajide Oshundun,...
Governor, State of Osun, Mr. Adegboyela Oyetola, has congratulated Muslims in the State and across the world on the successful completion of the 1441 AH Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid-el-fitri festival. Oyetola in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, prayed Almighty Allah to accept...
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent a get-well-soon message to the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, who is recuperating in Lagos after a surgical procedure on Saturday to treat a pain in his leg. Lawan joins other Nigerians and well-wishers in expressing relief from the success of...
Governor Samuel Ortom assures children of Benue State that his administration will continue to make massive investment in education to guarantee their future. The Governor reaffirms his policy to make tertiary education strong, secondary education stronger and primary education strongest. He states that the ongoing upgrade of facilities in public primary...