The border closure would not have been warranted if Nigerians were honest- FG
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he plans to curb smuggling activities through Nigeria’s borders in a bid to rekindle the agriculture sector. President Buhari told a delegation of Katsina…
Sowore: Obey Nigerian courts like you obey British courts – Falana tells FG
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana A human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana has asked the Federal Government to start complying with Nigerian Court injunctions the same way it…
SA killings: We are glad justice has been served-Dabiri-Erewa
Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on Saturday expressed satisfaction over the justice meted out to the police officer that killed a Nigerian in South Africa. In…
APC renounces affiliation with ‘self-proclaimed member’ of the Party purportedly seeking constitutional amendment for Buhari’s 3rd term
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has detached itself from the purported legal action taken by a ‘self-proclaimed member’ of the Party, Charles Enya, seeking an amendment of the constitution…
Hate Speech Bill: Such draconian legislation has no place in our constitution, democracy like ours – Gov. Tambuwal
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, has urged the media to remain vigilant, educate and mobilise Nigerians to defend the country’s hard earn democracy. Tambuwal gave charge while declaring open…
HIV/AIDS: Senate calls on private Sector to partner with FG to ensure adequate funding
The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to ensure adequate funding of the National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA) for the fight and control of the spread…
Bayelsa election: There were more than enough reasons for Jonathan to work against his party, if indeed he did – Garba Shehu alleges
“We really must stop this habit of blaming President (Muhammadu) Buhari for everything, including issues that are not his business.” The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media…
Senate receives 2019/2020 budget estimates of NDDC from Buhari, considers 4 Bills for second reading
President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted the 2019/2020 budget estimates of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to the Senate for consideration and approval. President of Senate Ahmad Lawan read the…
Release Sowore, Bakare or risk going to jail – Court tells DG SSS
Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Abuja has threatened to jail the Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Yusuf Bichi. This is in response to the…
ECOWAS urge member States to collaborate, ensure implementation of protocols on aged persons
The Federal Government is set to work closely with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations for the introduction and implementation of new and…