PLWDs, 188 others in Niger Delta get N300,000 empowerment package each from FG
Usani Usani, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs No fewer than 40 persons living with disabilities, PLWDs and 188 youths and women from the Niger Delta region have received N300,000 each…
FIRS generates 11% higher non-oil sector taxes to boost Q1, 2019 revenue
FIRS boss Babatunde Fowler The Federal Inland Revenue Service ((FIRS) generated N1.5 trillion revenue in the first quarter (Q1) of 2019, according to its Chairman, Mr Babatunde Fowler. Fowler disclosed…
FG to complete Bodo-Bonny road to be completed in 2022 – Fashola
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola on Friday said Bodo-Bonny road would be completed as scheduled. Fashola, represented…
Buhari, Osinbajo restate faith in media; commitment to press freedom
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have restated their faith in the Nigerian media and defence of press freedom for the sake of responsible journalism. They told visiting…
Emefiele makes history as first CBN gov. to be reappointed in 20years
Following the confirmation of the renewal of appointment by the Senate on Thursday of Godwin Emefiele for another five year term as Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, this makes…
Senate passes Bill confirming June 12 Democracy Day
The Senate Thursday passed the Bill confirming June 12 as Democracy Day to replace May 29. The Public Holiday Act (Amendment) Bill was one of six House Bills up for…
Buhari’s second term: Clear proof that no man, but God gives power -Akiolu
The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu on Wednesday said the election of President Muhammadu Buhari for a second -term in office was a clear proof that no man, but…
shun any behaviour capable of portraying Nigeria in bad light- Minister urges Nigerians in Zimbabwe
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama has admonished Nigerians residing in Zimbabwe to be industrious and to respect laws of their…
Tinubu commends Buhari again on June 12 Democracy Day
All Progressives Congress, APC, National Leader, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has again commended President Muhammadu Buhari for taking steps toward fully recognising June 12 as Democracy Day. Tinubu gave the…
We are appealing to the media to self-regulate or it will self destroy itself – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the spate of fake news has assumed frightening proportion and has affected the nation’s image globally. The minister made this…