Okowa swears-in 17 commissioners; urges more commitment
17 Deltans were Tuesday sworn-in as Commissioners at an event where the Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa urged political leaders to apply decorum in their utterances to avoid…
Senate confirms all 43 ministerial nominees, adjourns plenary till Sept. 24
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed 43 nominees as ministers of the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari had on July 23 released the list of 43…
IGP says Police to prosecute banned IMN protester arrested using Terrorism Act
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu said henceforth any protester arrested in connection with the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) would be prosecuted under the “Terrorism Act.’’…
Hajj: NAHCON confirms death of Nigerian woman in Saudi Arabia
An elderly female Nigerian pilgrim from Sokoto State has died in Madinah, Saudi Arabia few days to the commencement of 2019 Hajj rites. Dr Hamidu Liman, Head of Medical team,…
Waterways control: FG, Lagos govt sign treaty, end decade-long rift
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (left) and Managing Director/ CEO, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, signing an agreement for cooperation between the Lagos State Waterways Authority…
Lassa Fever: Gombe records 5 confirmed cases, one death in 7 months – official
Gombe State recorded five confirmed cases of Lassa Fever, with one death, from January to date, an official of the state Ministry of Health said on Monday. Dr Nuhu Ville,…
EFCCÂ arrests Kwara SMED DG, 6 MFBs’ MDs over alleged fraud, mismanagement of N2bnÂ
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained the Director-General of Kwara State Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development (SMED), Mr Segun Soewu, over alleged N2…
Show more credibility, send names of ministerial nominees to EFCC –Â PDP tells Senate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Senate to show more credibility with its ministerial screening by sending the names of the nominees to the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Ministerial screening: Melaye faults process, says we have been shooting in the dark since nominees have no portfolios
The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district, Dino Melaye, has said that Nigerians are not happy with the ongoing screening of ministerial nominees at the senate. Melaye said this…
Anambra gave APC less than 5% vote, Buhari gave Anambra two ministers – Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, on Monday, questioned the credibility of those criticising the 43 ministerial list submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari to the…