The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has assured that the 9th House would continue to prioritize the health sector with a view to ensuring better service delivery for Nigerians. Part of the measures, the Speaker said, is that the House would look at the issue of...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it will issue certificates of return to newly elected governors, deputy governors-elect and State Assembly members-elect from Wednesday to Friday. In a statement on Saturday, INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye said by the provisions of Section 72(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, the...
The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned operators against paying recipients of diaspora remittances in local currency. It warned that violators could lose their operational licences if they failed to comply with its guidelines on remittances. The CBN said this in a circular to International Money Transfer Operators and Payment Service...
Zulum in Chad, gifts Borno refugees 5,000 CFA each Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced a plan to construct three integrated villages for the resettlement of Nigerian refugees displaced by Boko Haram insurgency in 2014. Over 20,000 refugees were reportedly displaced by the activities of Boko Haram insurgents...
As Christians all over the world prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on Nigerians to pray for God's intervention in the affairs of the country. The governor made the call on Monday while speaking with newsmen after the festival...
The Federal Government has admonished the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi from inciting people to violence over the outcome of the Presidential elections. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the admonition in Washington DC during his official engagements with some international media...
The Kwara state Government has given its full fledge support in ensuring that Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) strives across the state. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who was represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Mrs. Olubukola Afolabi made the disclosure while inaugurating the state’s Council on the National Policy...
President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to Saudi Arabia on official visit from Tuesday, April 11 to 19 on his last trip to the Kingdom as President, during which he will perform Umrah, the Lesser Pilgrimage. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media an Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, announced...
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has assured of his administration’s continued support for the widows and other dependents of the fallen officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of Emblem Appeal Fund for the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, held at the Cocoa...
Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Kogi State, the deputy governor, Edward Onoja, and the Chief of Staff to Governor Yahaya Bello, Pharm. Mohammed Abdulkareem Asuku, have withdrawn from the race. The ruling APC had fixed its governorship primary election for Friday, April 14, 2023. The...