Governor honours departed service personnel, says Lagos prioritises welfare support for deceased’s families, veterans The solemn sound blaring from an array of bugles and the energetic flight taken by a flock of white pigeons lifted the spirits of members of the Nigerian armed forces in Lagos State on Saturday,...
An assesment by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics indicates that Nigeria’s economy will go into a recession at an average of -4.4 per cent, the finance minister, Zainab Ahmed, has said. Ms Ahmed spoke while addressing journalists after the National Economic Council meeting on Thursday. “The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)...
One factor responsible for the impactful implementation of the Social Investment Programmes of the Buhari administration over the years is the realization that you can’t reach Nigerians if you don’t have a plan for the grassroots, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. This realization then influenced the structure designed...
Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has directed traditional institutions to seek approval before awarding conferring traditional titles. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Special Adviser Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications. Zailani Bappa. According to the statement, the governor said, “All Emirs, Senior District Heads and District Heads...
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...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the release of 10 million naira as relief package to soldiers wounded during battles in Borno. The relief package was a fulfillment of pledge by Governor Zulum two months ago at a Sallah launch organised by the Chief of Army Staff, Major...
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has been described as a listening and selfless leader, who has all it takes to lead the 10th Senate, to deliver on its promises to Nigerians. Speaking at the unveiling of a book written by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele on Tuesday in Abuja,...
says its establishment won't exert unnecessary pressure on State's finances 'Varsity not a product of mere fanciful effort' The Governor of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday, inaugurated the Implementation Committee for the proposed University of Ilesa. He said the upgrade of the existing Osun State College of Education, Ilesa, to...
Receives Members Of Ondo House Of Assembly On Condolence Visit Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN,on Wednesday said despite the commitment of his administration to the security of lives and property in the state, he is determined to redouble efforts geared towards enhanced security . Governor Akeredolu disclosed that prior...
Dr Salihu Lukman, a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Working Committee, NWC, has said that the temptation for leaders to choose their successors is democratically risky and very costly. Mr Lukman who is the National Vice Chairman, North-West in the Sen. Abdullahi Adamu-led APC NWC, said this...