Presidency 2023: I do not support zoning – Fayemi
Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, says he doesn’t support the zoning of Nigeria’s presidency. Fayemi who was in charge of the APC primaries in 2014, said there is no reason…
Insecurity: Governors to meet Buhari; insist stamp duties belong to states
The 36 state governors are to meet President Muhammadu Buhari, as soon as possible, to address security challenges across the country, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) said. The forum disclosed…
Killing of Borno farmers raises serious questions around the capability of the nation’s security architecture – NGF
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condemned the killing of over 40 rice farmers in Garin Kwashebe, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday, by suspected Boko Haram…
N15trn infraco fund in the offing to help close the national infrastructural gap -FG
The Federal Government says it is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, the Nigerian Sovereign Wealth Investment Authority (NSIA) and other stakeholders in the creation of an Infrastructure…
OUR 2020 FINANCE BILL EXEMPTS MINIMUM WAGE EARNERS FROM TAX – BUHARI
In order to reduce the impact of inflation on Nigerians, the Buhari administration through the 2020 Finance Bill is proposing the exemption of minimum wage earners from the Personal Income…
Another Governor tests positive for Covid-19, goes into isolation
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has tested negative for COVID-19 following repeat tests of the viral disease. This was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs…
Governors to meet Wednesday over security, defunct SARS, looting
The 36 state governors will on Wednesday meet to review the internal security situation in Nigeria and the status of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), whose activities led to…
We have contingency funds, not security votes in Ekiti State – Fayemi
The Governor of Ekiti State Dr. Kayode Fayemi has denied the existence of anything called security vote in the state. Fayemi made this known on Monday, during a forum in…
Ekiti State describes reports of harassment of protesters by soldiers as untrue, misleading
Ekiti State Government has described social media reports that soldiers have taken over Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, chasing protesters with guns as untrue and misleading. Commissioner for Information and Value…
Buhari, Fayemi Salute Frontline Journalist, Tony Iyare, at 60
President Muhammadu Buhari and Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi have sent their warm greetings to frontline Journalist and Social Commentator, Mr Tony Iyare on his 60th birthday In a…