Piracy: Okowa tasks Navy on operational efficiency
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has urged the Nigerian Navy to strengthen its operational efficiency to check piracy and criminal activities in the maritime...
Governors can’t back out of Paris Club debt, says Malami
The move by governors to reverse the planned deduction of $418 million from states’ allocations to settle Paris Club Refund consultants hit a brick...
Buhari to French investors: Nigeria’s economy viable, attractive
Nigeria has what it takes to attract and sustain Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs), President Muhammadu Buhari told international investors in Paris, France yesterday.
He said...
Deduction row with Fed Govt: Governors reject allocation
Unless there is a quick resolution of the row between the Federal Government and states over deductions from the Federation Account, many states may...
Rivers not fighting FG over tax collection – Wike
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers, says the state is not fighting the Federal Government or any of its agencies over the collection of Value...
Past 18 Months most difficult periods for our country, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the past 18 months as the most difficult periods in the history of Nigeria since the civil war.
The president...
Appointment of legislative aides must follow competence — DG NILDS
Director-General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has said that the selection of legislative aides by members of the...
FEC approves new policy on Internally Displaced Persons
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new National Policy for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country.
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management...
FEC approves N84.6bn for road, airports’ projects
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved over N5 billion for various contracts in Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Katsina airports.
The News Agency of Nigeria...
President Buhari relieves Ministers of Agriculture, Power of appointments
President Muhammadu Buhari has relieved two ministers of their appointments.
They are the Ministers of Agriculture, Alhaji Sabo Nanono and his Power counterpart, Saleh Mamman.
Special...
Sit-At-Home: Be at your duty post or be fired, Umahi warns workers
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has directed all civil and public servants to report to work on Monday despite the Sit-At-Home order issued by...
Osun at 30: Oyetola promises to sustain religious tolerance
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun on Sunday said his administration would continue to ensure religious tolerance, peace and harmony in the state.
Oyetola said this...
We are unbreakable as a nation — Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria remains unbreakable and its people indivisible in spite of the challenges facing the country.
Osinbajo said this at “The...
Presidency inaugurates anti-corruption unit, vows to deal with corrupt officials
The management of State House, Abuja, says it will not hesitate to make an example of anyone who betrays the trust and confidence reposed...
Jos killings: Okowa orders evacuation of Delta students
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has ordered the immediate evacuation of students of Delta origin from Jos, following renewed killings in Plateau.
Mr. Jerry Ehiwaro,...
Revenue: LG boss inaugurates committee to check leakages
The Andoni Local Government Area in Rivers has inaugurated a 10-man committee to check leakages in revenue remittances by oil companies operating in the...
Security: Uzodinma briefs Buhari, urges Nigerians to safeguard Nigeria’s sanctity
Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has called on Nigerians particularly those in leadership positions to protect the sanctity of the nation by upholding the...
Matawalle appoints new Chief of Staff
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has appointed Ibrahim Sulaiman as his new Chief of Staff.
This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on...
Bagudu approves N5m relief assistance to Kebbi students trapped at UniJos
Kebbi state Gov. Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, has approved the sum of N5 million as relief assistance to 95 indigenes of the state studying at...
Nasarawa State Govt distributes relief materials to flood victims
Nasarawa State Government has begun the distribution of relief materials to people affected by flood in three communities in Nasarawa Eggon and Akwanga Local...
