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…
Presidency confirms sack of Osinbajo’s Aides, says 35 people were removedÂ
VP, Yemi Osinbajo The Presidency has confirmed the sack of some political appointees in the office of the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. Mr Garba Shehu, the Senior Special…
Passage of the 2020 Budget proposals will not miss the Dec. deadline – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has stressed that the passage of the 2020 Budget proposals will not miss the year-end deadline, urging all Ministers, Heads of Ministries, Departments and…
NASS warns MDAs to desist from diverting revenue accruing to FG
The National Assembly, NASS, has warned all the revenue generating federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) engaging in diversion of revenues to desist from the act, saying such practice would…
Improve your level of performance- Pantami urges Heads of parastatal, agencies
The Minister of Communications, Dr Isa Pantami, has set targets for Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of parastatals and agencies supervised by the ministry. A statement signed by Mrs. Phil…
Human Trafficking: NAPTIP faults U.S. reports
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has expressed dissatisfaction with the United States’ report on Trafficking In Persons (TIP). The report upgraded the NAPTIP to…
We’re targeting zero importation of cotton by the year 2020 – Emefiele
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, says the Nigerian Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) sector holds huge potentials to create more than two million…
Apapa gridlock: FG gives presidential task force 2 weeks to complete assignment
The Federal Government has extended by two weeks, the time given the Presidential Task force on the Apapa traffic gridlock to resolve the matter following a request for extension by…
War Against Open Defecation: FG appeals for PPP
Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, has advocated for a Public Private Partnership to end open defecation in the country. Adamu made the…
Senate Resolves to Override President Buhari’s Veto on Constitution Alterations, Income Tax Relief Bills
The Senate on Wednesday resolved to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto on the Constitution, 1999 (Fourth Alteration No. 28) Bill, 2018 and the Industrial Development (Income Tax Relief) Amendment Bill,…