COVID-19: Nigeria Kicks Off Phase Two Vaccination Exercise
August 16, 2021 The Federal Government on Monday commenced the administration of new vaccines marking the start of the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. This is coming days…
FEC proposes Bicycles, pedal cycles, tricycles, motorcycles be exempted from new tolling policy – FG
August 12, 2021 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has proposed that bicycles, pedal cycles, tricycles, motorcycles, and other two or three-wheeled means of transport used mainly by disadvantaged members of…
Twitter working to restore its operations in Nigeria, to establish a company earliest by 2022
August 12, 2021 Social media giant Twitter has reacted to the decision by the Federal Government to lift the ban on the use of its platform in Nigeria. “We recently…
COVID-19: FG announces Aug. 16 as new date for phase 2 vaccination exercise
Aug. 9, 2021 The Federal Government has announced a new date of Aug. 16 to begin administering the second batch of COVID-19 Moderna vaccines doses donated by the U.S. The…
FG dismisses $875m ammunition deal with US as Fake News
The Federal Government says it is not aware of any $875 million ammunition deal with the US which is being purportedly blocked by some lawmakers in that country. The Minister…
Complement govt’s efforts, do not support secessionist groups – FG tells NIDO
July 27, 2021 The Federal Government on Tuesday admonished the Nigeria in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) against sponsoring and offering its platform for secessionist groups. The Minister of Information and Culture,…
SERAP to Buhari: Stop Lai Mohammed from gagging journalists on reporting terror
July 18, 2021 Reporting on the growing violence and killings in many parts of the country is a matter of public interest. The NBC directive to journalists and broadcast stations…
There should be “absolutely no conditions attached” in the return of 1,130 looted Benin artefacts from Germany – FG
July 8, 2021 The Federal Government has demanded full and unconditional return of the 1,130 Benin Bronzes that were looted in the 19th century and domiciled in German museums. The…
Lai Mohammed ditched as three Kwara Senators back Governor
Senators from Kwara have declared thei support for Gov. Abdurahman Abdulrazaq, describing their working relationship with him as harmonious. The Senators, Lola Ashiru (Kwara South), Ibrahim Oloriegbe (Kwara Central) and…
Investigations so far reveal a trove of information on Kanu, his collaborators– FG
July 1, 2021 The Federal Government says security and intelligence agencies were on the trail of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu for over two years…