Double registration: Gov. Bello will prove his innocence – Aide
December 17, 2017 Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi is prepared to prove his innocence on the allegation of double registration leveled against him by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…
We produced 15 million metric tonnes of rice this year – Nigerian rice farmers
December 17, 2017 The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) on Sunday said that it produced 15 million metric tonnes of rice this year. RIFAN Deputy National Vice President, Segun…
Gov. Obaseki describes Buhari as exemplary leader at 75
December 17, 2017 Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has described President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 75th birthday as an exemplary leader. Obaseki made the remark in a statement…
PDP to evaluate performance of new councils in A’Ibom–Scribe
December 17, 2017 The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom says it will monitor the performances of the newly elected Council Chairmen and Councillors and evaluate them on the…
Buhari commends ECOWAS secretariat for engaging EFCC to ensure accountability, transparency
December 15, 2017 President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday commended the leadership of ECOWAS Commission for demanding accountability from its headquarters staff, which made it to invite Nigeria’s Economic and Financial…
FG maiden N10.69bn Green Bond to be listed on NSE, FMDQ in January- DMO
December 15, 2017 Debt Management Office (DMO) on Friday said Federal Government’s maiden N10.69 billion Green Bond, when concluded, would be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). Bonds are…
Buhari meets AU Chairperson, cautions against evacuation of foreigners into Nigeria
December 15, 2017 President Muhammadu Buhari says it is important to always authenticate the origin of people abroad in distress before evacuating them to Nigeria, saying “not every black man…
National Council for Arts, Culture gets N300m loan from BOI
December 15, 2017 Director-General of National Council for Arts and Culture, Mr Olusegun Runsewe, says the council has accessed N300 million loan from the Bank of Industry (BOI) to reposition…
Gov. Ambode upgrades press centre, advises journalists
December 15, 2017 Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has urged journaists to continue to dedicate themselves to the tenets of their profession. He said they should do so by…
C/River 2018 N1.3trn budget passes second reading
December 15, 2017 The Cross River Government’s 2018 Appropriation Bill of N1.3 trillion on Friday passed second reading at the state’s House of Assembly. Majority Leader of the house, Mr…