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SGF Mustapha – The Secretary to the Government of the Federation has said his recent statement on not knowing how bad Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure is, was misinterpreted. He also pledged his commitment to the reformation and transformation of the health sector in Nigeria. Mr Mustapha while clarifying what he said at a meeting with the […]
Akeredolu – Akure – Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has declared all schools in the state closed till further notice to prevent the spread of the dreadful coronavirus. He made the declaration in a statewide broadcast on Thursday in Akure, the state capital. In his address, the governor said: “We have also directed the closure […]
Coronavirus – The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has reacted to the covid-19 pandemic being witnessed around the world, Nigeria inclusive. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, he stated that the government is on top of the situation. “Nigeria, like every other country […]
Sanusi says his sack as Emir, about six years after his appointment, is an act of God. Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has reacted to his dethronement by the State Government on Monday, March 9, 2020. In a four-minute video, Sanusi described his sack, about six years after his appointment as Emir, as […]
President Buhari – An yet-to-be identified man charged at President Muhammadu Buhari in Kebbi State on Thursday, March 12, 2020, raising questions about the safety of Nigeria’s number one citizen and the competence of those who watch over him In the eight-second clip that has been making the rounds on social media and which was […]
Buhari – President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, sent an Executive Bill to the National Assembly seeking an amendment to some provisions of the Finance Act 2019. The letter was read by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on the floor of the red chamber, while Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila read the document in the House of […]
Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, one of Nigeria’s most influential Muslim traditional leaders, has been removed from his throne. He was deposed for showing “insubordination” to the authorities in the northern state of Kano. Mr Sanusi, an ex-central bank chief, has had frosty relations with Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje since 2017. His supporters believe […]
Oshiomhole – The National Working Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed Waziri Bulama as its acting National Secretary. Mr Waziri was approved alongside ex-Oyo governor, Abiola Ajimobi and Paul Chukwuma who are to serve in the capacities of the Deputy National Chairman (South) and National Auditor of the party respectively. This […]
Governors of South-West states have declared that the Amotekun Corps will not be attached to very important personalities, politicians and religious centres. This is just as the Osun State Government said the recruitment of personnel of the corps would be conducted at the local government level. Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, who is also the Governor […]
Electoral Reform – A civil society organisation under the umbrella of Center for Advancement of Civil Liberties and Development has kicked off an awareness and sensitization programme tagged “Electoral Reform Advocacy”. The programme is aimed at galvanising the public towards reform by creating awareness on the current deficit in the electoral process. Addressing journalists on […]