Nigeria’s minister of information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the government is conscious of the fact that Nigerians now doubt its change agenda. He however assured them that the Buhari administration is “working around the clock to provide relief for the citizenry.” “As a government that was propelled into office by the power of […]
Continue ReadingThe Nigeria Army, in the evening hours of Tuesday, confirmed the death of its serving senior officer, Col. Samaila Inusa, who was abducted last Saturday, in Kaduna. The Army announced: “Nigerian Army wishes to regrettably inform the public that Col Samaila Inusa who was kidnapped on Sunday, March 27, 2016 was found dead today (Tuesday, March 29, […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the immediate family, friends, professional colleagues and political allies of elder statesman and pro-democracy activist, Tunji Braithwaite, who passed away on Monday. The President believes the passing away of the lawyer, author and politician came at a time that his wisdom, intellectual depth, vast knowledge and experience were […]
Continue ReadingThe Federal Government has said it needs about N25 billion to construct perimeter and operational fences across the 22 airports operated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The sum will take care of the over 500 kilometre landmass across the 22 airports . General Manager, Corporate Communications, FAAN, Mr. Yakubu Dati , who […]
Continue ReadingThe Senior Special Assistant, SSA, to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media, Garba Shehu, on Sunday, disclosed that the presidency will soon begin to hold town hall meetings with Nigerians. According to him, government decided to embark on such meetings because it has realised the importance of information communication to the people at the grassroots. “I […]
Continue ReadingThe West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Saturday identified examination malpractice as a major challenge militating against its operations in its 64 years of existence. The council’s Head of Test Administration, Mrs Frances Iweha-Onukwu, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. According to her, the scourge is a […]
Continue ReadingA preliminary objection filed by former Director-General of Nigeria Maritime Administration Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi, challenging the jurisdiction of the court over alleged stealing of N754.7 million, has been dismissed by an Igbosere High Court, Lagos, on Monday. Mr. Akpobolokemi, who is standing trial on a 13-count charge of stealing was arraigned by the […]
Continue ReadingSix persons have been confirmed dead in a ghastly motor accident which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday on the Lokoja-Abuja road. Ten other people were seriously injured in the accident, which occurred at about 4:a.m., at a bend at Ohono village located on the ever-busy road. The Sector Commander of the FRSC in […]
Continue ReadingADDRESS BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AT THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL RETREAT ON THE ECONOMY HELD AT THE STATE HOUSE CONFERENCE CENTRE, PRESIDENTIAL VILLA, ABUJA, MONDAY 21ST, MARCH 2016 I am delighted to have the opportunity to address this distinguished and all-important retreat on the Nigerian economy. The purpose of this retreat as outlined in the […]
Continue ReadingFormer President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has lashed out at those asking him to account for recovered Abacha loot, describing them as illiterates and stupid people. He also reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s frequent trips as, according to him, Nigeria needs to be in touch with important centres of the world. Obasanjo, who stated […]
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