Governors from the South-South states are meeting in Port Harcourt tomorrow to take a common position on why Zamfara state can take ownership of its gold reserve and their states cannot not lay similar claim to crude oil.
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Ohanaeze, Afenifere, Middle Belt Forum reject civilian JTF recruitment into Army
The recruitment of 400 members of the Civilian Joint Task Force in Borno State into the Nigerian Army has pitted prominent socio-cultural groups representing different regions of the country against one another on the proprietary or
Read More »Kogi govt places levy on every loaf of bread
The Kogi State Government has hired a consultant to levy bakers and caterers for every single loaf of bread and confectionery they produce in the state.
Read More »Robbers attack bullion van in Lagos, cart away cash
Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers reportedly attacked a bullion van in Ajah area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria and made away with millions of naira.
Read More »Nigeria prioritises access to COVID-19 vaccine – Osinbajo
One of Nigeria’s main priorities now is getting the COVID-19 vaccine and this is a matter of utmost concern to the Buhari administration, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
Read More »Nigerian students give FG 7-day ultimatum to end varsity strike
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in conjunction with the South West Universities Students’ Union Presidents, on Thursday, issued a seven day ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve all contending issues
Read More »Gov. Obaseki, deputy swear in for second term
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, have been sworn-in for a second term in office, with the governor committing to deepening reforms and diversifying the state’s economy
Read More »#EndSARS: Lawyers ask court to disband Lagos judicial panel
Two lawyers, Adekunle Augustine and Semion Akogwu, have gone before the Federal High Court in Lagos seeking an order disbanding the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry set up to look into complaints of human rights abuses
Read More »Gombe govt uncovers N1.48bn in 860 hidden accounts
The Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, on Thursday said his administration has uncovered 2,292 account operated by Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) in past dispensations.
Read More »Disposal of forfeited assets must be in national interest, says Malami
Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has warned that the interest of the country must be given priority as the Federal Government begins the disposal of assets forfeited
Read More »Gunmen kill aide to Ebonyi Deputy Speaker
Gunmen on Wednesday trailed and killed Kingsley Obasi, the legislative aide to the Deputy Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Chief Obasi Odefa.
Read More »Former Pres. Jonathan tasks Nigerians in diaspora on national devt
Former President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has tasked Nigerians in diaspora to invest their skills and talents towards the development of the nation.
Read More »Enugu govt warns against interference with road traffic barriers
The Enugu State government has warned motorists who unlawfully interfere with the road traffic barriers restricting classified vehicles from plying the road “to forthwith desist from such action” as it will not hesitate to bring the full
Read More »Bayelsa Assembly approves Diri’s N17bn loan request
The Bayelsa State Assembly has given approval to a request by Governor Douye Diri, to obtain an additional N17b loan from multiple sources to fund his administration’s policies and programmes.
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