We’re looking into reopening the borders as soon as possible – Buhari
The Nigerian government plans to reopen its land borders, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. He explained that the closure of the nation’s land borders was part of the efforts by…
Governors to meet Wednesday over insecurity, others
The 36 states governors are to hold teleconference on Wednesday to evolve a new national security order that will ensure safety of lives and property in the country. The Nigerian…
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…
Palliative: CACOVID says it would provide full delivery schedule, flag-off dates by each state
L-R) The Chief Corporate Communication Officer, Dangote Industries Ltd., Anthony Chiejina; CACOVID Administrator/CEO Aliko Dangote Foundation, Zouera Youssoufou; CEO AspireCoronation Trust Foundation, Osayi Alile, Group Head Corporate Communication Access Bank,…
No State Hoarded COVID-19 Palliatives – NGF Insists
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has denied allegations that COVID-19 palliatives meant for distribution were hoarded by state governments. According to a statement signed by the forum’s spokesperson Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo,…
NGF pleads with labour to suspend planned strike
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has pleaded with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its planned strike and participate in broad consultation with the various stakeholders. The governors made the…
Insecurity: Grant licences to responsible citizens to carry sophisticated weapons – Ortom urges FGÂ
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has urged the Federal Government to grant licences to responsible citizens to carry sophisticated weapons such as AK47 to deter criminals from attacking innocent and…
Gov. Zulum nominated to serve as Chairman NGF for 2 years
The North-East Governors’ Forum (NGF) has nominated governor Babagana Zulum as Chairman of the Forum for a period of two years saying the headquarters of the Forum will be located…
FG to collaborate with States to domesticate child rights Act, violence against persons prohibition Acts
The Federal Government says it is working with State governments across the county, and all other stakeholders to deal decisively with the problem of rape and gender-based violence in Nigeria….
Fayemi directs no bail, plea bargain for rape offenders, signs Compulsory Treatment and Care for Child Victims of Sexual Violence Bill
Gov. Kayode fayemi has directed the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Wale Fapohunda, to henceforth oppose bail or plea bargaining for rape offenders in the state. The governor made…