The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called for the sanctioning of Cable News Network, CNN over its ‘irresponsible report’ on what happened at the Lekki Toll Gate.
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Varsity strike: Fed Govt confirms registration of ASUU rival union
Naira sinks against pound, euro The Federal Government has commenced the process of registering a rival union as members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) continue their 10-month old strike.
Read More »Nigeria to resume fuel imports from Niger Republic
Nigeria, Africa’s biggest oil producer, is set to resume the importation of petroleum products from a neighbouring country, Niger Republic.
Read More »PDP slams Buhari over worsening insecurity
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has scolded President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government over the deteriorating security situation in the country.
Read More »Banks, govt ministries, others collude to divert funds – Senate President alleges
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has accused some banks of conniving with certain categories workers in government agencies to divert public funds to private pockets.
Read More »APC woos Ortom to dump PDP
Governor Samuel Ortom said he had no plans to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) which he left in 2019 for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to win a second term as Benue governor.
Read More »Defection: Wike launches fresh attack against Umahi
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Thursday evening launches fresh attack on Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, over the latter’s defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Read More »Finance Bill proposes tax reliefs for COVID-19 Fund donors
More highlights of the Finance Bill 2020, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, were unveiled yesterday at a virtual National Economic Council (NEC) meeting presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.
Read More »Ondo workers issue eight-day ultimatum over unpaid allowances
The organised labour unions in Ondo State on Thursday alleged that the state government had not honoured various previous agreements reached with them over their demands on salaries and deductions payment.
Read More »Numerous law suits slowing down Bayelsa’s development – Govt
The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mr Ayibaina Duba, has bemoaned the series of litigations against the state government, saying such court cases will not help the quest to build a united
Read More »Democracy will make Africa’s future better than its past, says former President Jonathan
Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has made a case for the consolidation of democracy in Africa, describing it as a leverage that could ensure that the continent’s future would be better than its past.
Read More »Gov. Ugwuanyi, Nwodo, Obi, Eze, 38 Bishops, others, grace dedication of Nsukka Catholic Cathedral
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, former governor of old Enugu State, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, Senator Chukwuka Utazi representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Senator
Read More »Naira sinks against pound, euro
The naira tumbled to 620 against the British pound sterling at the parallel market on Thursday, even as the euro rose to N565.
Read More »Kano traders tackle Ganduje over eviction notice
Traders transacting business at the Abubakar Rimi Market in the Sabon Gari area of Kano State on Thursday challenged the legal action instituted by the Kano State Government to eject them from their shops.
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