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Presidency shuts FEC venue as Buhari performs normal presidential duties
The Presidency has temporarily locked up the State House Council Chamber, the venue of the hitherto weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC).
Cross River declares state-wide total lockdown
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has declared a total lockdown in the state, as part of measures to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.
Presidency asks National Assembly to subject overseas returning members to coronavirus screening
The Presidency has asked Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, to immediately direct all members of the National Assembly who recently returned from foreign trips to subject themselves to test for the deadly coronavirus.
Speaker Gbajabiamila: Only superior military might, diplomacy can end insurgency
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the war against Boko Haram insurgents can only end through the combination of superior military might, diplomacy and steady improvements in quality of life for the people.
Governor Tambuwal calls on local investors to invest in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has solicited the support of local investors to invest in the state and help in bolstering its economy and that of the nation at large.
Speaker Gbajabiamila urges Nigerian military to be proactive
A more proactive military in tune with the prevailing global realities is key to Nigeria’s quest for improved security, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, said in a statement on Monday.
Speaker Gbajabiamila seeks more proactive Nigerian military
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has advocated for a more proactive Nigerian military in tune with the prevailing global realities.
Senator Omo-Agege: I never insulted South-South APC leaders
Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has dissociated himself from disparaging statements being circulated online against some All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains in the South-South geopolitical zone, credited to him.
Cross River governor meets police chief over kidnapping, other security issues
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has taken security issues in his State to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, in Abuja.
President Buhari hails Sir Marc Wabara at 69
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with top banker and stalwart of the All Progressives Congress, Sir Marc Wabara, as he turns 69 on Feb. 26.
Femi Adesina backs creation of Amotekun, others
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has backed the establishment of regional security outfits.
Femi Adesina: Nigeria would have been dead, gone
Femi Adesina, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, has said that Nigeria would have been dead and gone if not for the election of his principal in 2015.
Insecurity: Kogi CAN asks President Buhari to take decisive action now
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kogi State chapter has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to take decisive actions to save lives and stop the killing of innocent Nigerians across the country.
President Buhari constitutes committee on US visa ban
President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted a committee, to be chaired by the Minister of Interior, Ra’uf Aregbesola, to study the reason why the United States banned Nigerians from its immigration visa.
PDP governors forum appoints new director-general
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has appointed Mr C.I.D Maduabum as its Director-General.
President Buhari: I wonder why people think we can’t defeat Boko Haram, others
Having heard discouraging statements from Nigerians that it’s impossible for the country to defeat insurgency, President Muhammadu Buhari , Friday assured Janez Lenarcic, the European Union (EU) Commissioner for Crisis Management, that Boko Haram, banditry and other security issues bedeviling the nation can be handled.
President Buhari: Nigeria’ll end North-East insurgency, like it did civil war
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday assured that Nigeria will soon see the end of the insurgence that has bedeviled the North-Eastern part of the country like she saw the end of the Nigeria/Biafra civil war.
Ohanaeze: Timi Frank working against Igbo interest
Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), the apex Igbo youth socio-cultural organization, Tuesday, waded in, the war of words between Abia state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu and the past deputy national publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank.
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Coronavirus lockdown: President Buhari’s declaration requires no legal backing – PGF chief
Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum PGF, Salihu Moh. Lukman has again asked those still debating the legality of the lockdown imposed on Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states to focus on the bigger picture, saying asking President Muhammadu Buhari to have consulted a National Assembly that is on recess is unrealistic, simplistic and academic.
Cross River governor issues executive orders on coronavirus response
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has issued Executive Orders in the state following the prevalence of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) infections in neighbouring Benue and Akwa Ibom.=
NATO ministers to discuss coronavirus response, warn against aggression
NATO foreign ministers are due on Thursday to discuss their countries’ response to the global coronavirus pandemic, while stressing that the defence alliance remains ready to defend itself against any threat.
US beefs up military on Mexico border over coronavirus concerns
The U.S. is stepping up its military presence on the southern border with Mexico over concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.
Mikel Obi in talks with Brazilian side Botafogo
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FAO urges countries to keep food chain alive, avoid crisis
The Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO, Monday, urged governments in countries affected by the coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic to keep the food chain alive in order to avoid the food crisis.
Asiwaju Tinubu wants VAT suspended, stipends to the poor increased
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is celebrating his 68th birthday today with a message on his “preliminary thoughts on the economic action”the country might take should coronavirus “mortally threaten” our economy.
As rich nations battle coronavirus, anxiety grows for low-income states
As Europe and the United States struggle to contain the coronavirus pandemic, aid groups warn that without measures millions could die in low-income countries and war zones such as Syria and Yemen, where hygiene conditions are already dire.
APC: President Buhari not sick, leading the charge against coronavirus
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari may have tested positive for Covid-19 and flown abroad for treatment, saying the president is hale and hearty and has been leading the charge against the deadly virus.
Lockdown: MTN group renews bid to offload 15% Nigerian stake
MTN Group has renewed its bid to cut its presence in Nigeria, by selling 15% stake to the subscribers. The operator said it is pursuing sale in smaller in bits due to the emergence of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.