Ortom meets Oshiomhole, denies leaving APC
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state, Thursday, denied dumping All Progressives Congress (APC) confirming APC Chairman Adams Oshiomhole’s claims that the governor was going nowhere. Ortom on Thursday in Abuja…
FG to increase budget allocation to health sector
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said the Federal Government is considering an upward review of budgetary allocation to the health sector in order to improve the quality and access…
Buhari approves appointments of three DGs
President Mohammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the appointment of three Directors-General/Chief Executive Officers of three Agencies under the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development. The new appointees are Engr. Umar…
Federal Character: Senate to probe Buhari’s appointments
The Senate on Thursday, directed its committee on Federal Character to probe all appointments of President Muhammadu Buhari, to establish alleged lopsidedness or otherwise. The decision of the Senate followed…
I didn`t decamp to APC – Gov Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has described as ‘laughable and mischievous’ allegations in the social media particularly on facebook that he has dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the…
Full Speech of President Buhari on the 20th Anniversary Celebration of International Criminal Court
I am honoured to be with you here today to celebrate the anniversary of this vital global institution. I say “vital” because the world needs the ICC. 2.Let me start…
Budget Minister emphasises population management in development of the economy
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, has stressed the need for robust population management policies. Senator Udoma who was speaking at an interactive session at…
SERAP to INEC: Prosecute perpetrators of vote buying in Ekiti election or face legal action
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an open letter to Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) urging him to “promptly, thoroughly and effectively investigate…
Weep Not For Fayose, Weep For Nigeria
“When Fayose won in 2014, the whole of Ekiti erupted with joy. In 2018 the APC “won” and all the streets of Ekiti are looking so gloomy. The people are…
Hadi Sirika and the return of Nigeria Airways
One of the usual features on Nigerian social media is the nostalgic passion with which Nigerians often distribute pictures of the old Nigeria Airways and how that company once considered…