Femi Falana: What federal government should do before implementing increase in VAT rate
Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on the Federal Government to propose a Money Bill to the National Assembly before the implementation of the increase in Value Added Tax (VAT).
Tribunal victory reaffirmation of people’s mandate – Akwa Ibom governor
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel has described his victory at the governorship election tribunal as a reaffirmation of the people’s mandate, saying that his administration will focus on the improvement of social services like education, healthcare, infrastructure, empowerment of the youths, women and the downtrodden.
VP Osinbajo: Nigeria bound to succeed
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated his conviction that Nigeria has great hopes towards development as its success is key to Africa’s development.
Dozens arrested in Paris ‘Yellow Vest’ protests
Dozens of demonstrators were arrested at yellow vest protests in Paris on Saturday as more than 7,000 police were deployed to quell any violence by the movement and its radical, anarchist "black blocs."
Governor Emmanuel: I won’t seek third term through my successor
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has said that he has no plan or intention to continue in office beyond 2023, through his successor.
Bauchi government signs MoU to build 2500 housing units
Bauchi State government has signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Friends Home Fund to build 2500 Housing Units worth 15 Billion Naira in the state.
Kogi governor calls for federal government’s intervention on Okene-Lokoja road
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has described the deplorable condition of Okene-Lokoja federal road as “an eyesore.”
Bayelsa guber: PDP youths warns Agip to stop interfering in election
Agip, an oil company in Bayelsa State has been warned to stop interfering in the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
Nigeria listed among countries in need of external food assistance
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) says Nigeria and 40 other countries across the world are in need of external food assistance.
Niger government to spend N260 million on youth empowerment
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, said on Saturday that the state government would create a Seed Fund of N260 million for youth empowerment in the state.
Presidency faults UN rapporteur’s report on violence
Garba Shehu, the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, says the report of violence released by Agnes Callamard, the United Nations’ rapporteur after her visit to Nigeria left out important details.
Adamawa Assembly sets agenda for its operation
Adamawa State House of Assembly has formulated an agenda to serve as roadmap for its operations, Speaker of the House, Alhaji Aminu Iya-Abbas, said on Saturday.
I won’t impose a successor – Akwa Ibom governor
The Governor cleared the air while interacting with the leadership and some members of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, foremost socio cultural organization of the Ibibio youths, that stormed Government House gate to herald his arrival following his victory at the Governorship petitions tribunal.
Kebbi: Our efforts to improve health indices
Dr Abubakar Kaoje, Executive Secretary, Kebbi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, says the state government is committed to improving maternal, newborn and child health indices in the state.
Rape: COZA’s Biodun Fatoyinbo demands N50 million from Busola Dakolo
The Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, has asked a Federal High Court in Bwari Abuja, to dismiss the suit filed against him by Busola Dakolo, alleging rape in 2002.
Federal government disburses N65 million to women in Jigawa
The Federal Government has disbursed N65 million to 6,500 vulnerable women in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa under the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme.
COZA: Pastor Fatoyinbo never raped Busola Dokolo
The leadership of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), on Saturday officially broke its silence over the lingering alleged rape by it’s Senior Pastor, Rev. Biodun Fatoyinbo.
Kebbi: N1.5 billion for disaster relief, evacuation of flood risk communities
The Kebbi State Government has disclosed that it has budgeted over N1.5 billion to address flood emergencies as state is placed on disaster red alert.
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ASUU wants federal government’s visitation panel to halt crises in varsities
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Serial killings: Port Harcourt sex workers device means of detecting criminals
Commercial sex workers, known in local parlance as runs girls, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, have devised a new method of operation to satisfy the high propensity of libido in men of easy virtue even as the fear of the ongoing serial killings of young ladies in hotels in some parts of the state, continue to dominate every discourse.
Automatic employment of midwives excites Yobe residents
The automatic employment of 37 graduating students of the Yobe College of Nursing and Midwifery by the State Government has excited residents.
UPN: Ondo security situation worrisome
The Unity Party of Nigeria in Ondo State has described the security situation of the state as worrisome and disturbing.
NCC strengthens cyberspace security to protect telecoms consumers
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has initiated actions to strengthen cyberspace towards protecting telecoms consumers across the country against hackers and cyber criminals that have been deploying sophisticated systems to swindle Nigerians.