as gov begins strategic engagement tour of Councils
promises consolidation of good works, continuity of good governance
The Governor of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday formally received the Expression of Intention and Nomination Forms earlier obtained in Abuja on his behalf by some friends, political associates and well wishers.
He...
Representatives of civil society groups, government and private institutions, and the media on Monday, asked the Senate to drop further consideration of the anti-social media bill, in the interest of Nigerians.
Our correspondents observed that only three speakers out of the 62 individuals, institutions and groups, who submitted memorandum and...
The Accountant General of the Federation, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, has been queried by the Auditor-General for the Federation, Mr. Anthony Ayine, over his failure to disclose details of N57.62bn Federal Government grants and contributions given in 2017.
The amount was given by the Federal Government as grants and contribution to...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Saturday visited the site of the industrial park, which is under massive construction at Eiyenkorin in Asa Local Government.
The first phase of the industrial park comprises a perimeter fence, lay-by, concrete pavement (concrete road and drainage, and car park), and accessories for power...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday gave a total sum of N62,750,000 to 846 elders and labourers providing services at Bolori Stores, a popular area in Maiduguri where trailers offload and move variety of wholesale food and non-food products from Borno to other parts of Nigeria...
President Muhammadu Buhari, who doubles as African Union (AU) Anti-Corruption Champion in Africa, firmly assures all Nigerians that he will not be deterred by baseless criticisms by the opposition in his determination to eradicate rampant, chronic corruption.
Fielding questions from State House correspondents on issues raised by Peoples Democratic Party...
Charges Officers on Apt Intelligence, Visibility, Professionalism
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has ordered heavy nationwide deployment of Police officers, especially intelligence operatives, traffic officers and other operational assets of the Force for adequate security ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration and beyond.
The...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasised the need for international cooperation towards combating global challenges.
The Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Mr Olusola Abiola, in a statement, said Shettima, stated this while addressing World leaders at the ongoing G77+China Leaders’ Summit, in Cuba.
Shettima also spoke to an...
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the international community to act in unison with rededicated efforts, using latest available technology and tools, to address the Tuberculosis (TB) epidemic, one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide.
In his goodwill message to the roundtable conference of the Board of the "Global...
The Olubadan-in-Council has given the green light to Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan designate, for his coronation as the Olubadan of Ibadanland. The council's endorsement came following a special meeting at the Oja-Oba palace in Ibadan.
During the meeting, attended by 10 council members, the Otun Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Abimbola...
