G7 aspirants for the Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives have met with a “Greater Majority “and resolved to present a consensus candidate for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. The G7 aspirants met at a party with the “Greater Majority” in Abuja on Saturday. They reiterated their commitment to work with the minority caucus … Read more
Atiku Abubakar has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fire Olusegun Agbaje, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lagos State, with 16 days left until the 2023 general election. Atiku stated that Agbaje had been accused of trying to influence the forthcoming election. He said that the REC was trying to undermine the … Read more
The Federal Government has commended the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, for its contribution in diverse areas to the overall development of the country, noting that its existence has been a strong tool for socio-economic development and national unity in its 50 years of existence. The Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare … Read more
The Nigerian Navy has decorated 12 Master Warrant Officers (MWOs) with the rank of Lieutenant in appreciation of their exemplary performance. They were elevated on Wednesday after the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo granted them Presidential Concessional Commission. Gambo explained that the recognition was in fulfilment of his resolve to encourage hard … Read more
The Archbishop of the Bendel Province, Anglican Diocese of Ughelli, the Most Rev. Cyril. O. Odutemu PhD, JP has urged the Delta State Governor-elect, Sheriff Oborevwori not to spend his time halfway with sycophants. The cleric handed down the charge during a homily he delivered as part of activities marking the rite of passage of … Read more
The Defence Headquarters said troops of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) have destroyed 47 illegal refining sites and apprehended 65 suspected oil thieves and other criminals in the last two weeks. The Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj Gen Musa Danmadami, said this on Thursday in Abuja at the bi-weekly news conference on the operations of the … Read more
Minister of Communication, Isa Ali Pantami on Thursday inaugurated a Digital Economy Community of Practice, DECoP. The inauguration was done in conjunction with the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the minister said that the digital economy centre has been doing well building and … Read more
The government of Osun State has given the contractors who are managing the numerous ongoing projects around the state the responsibility of ensuring that excellent service is delivered so that the projects can withstand the test of time. This instruction was given by Engr Basiru Bello, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works and … Read more
45 ministers-designate were sworn in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday at Aso Villa. The Ministers received their oath of office from Olukayode Ariwoola, Chief Justice of Nigeria. As the Minister of Works and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, respectively, David Umahi (Ebonyi) and Festus Keyamo (Delta) have taken the oath of … Read more
Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president, has declared that the Ogun State elections for President and National Assembly in 2023 will go off without a hitch. After casting his vote in Abeokuta, Obasanjo spoke with journalists and expressed his opinions. The former president, who cast his vote at around 10.32 a.m. in the Sokori neighborhood of … Read more