The Senate, on Tuesday, approved the virement request of President Muhammadu Buhari, for the 2016 appropriations funding. The Senate passed the supplemental spending Bill in short order. The approval reflects the Senate’s desire to further assist the nation out of recession. The priority funding area in the approved virement legislation …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is not a man given to flatteries. It’s far easier for him to find faults than to give credit. And there are good reasons for that. His pessimism about politicians has a lot to do with his experience about the affairs of this country. He knows …

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said his administration will heavily utilize talents and skills of local engineers to rebuild ailing infrastructure across the country, describing the engineers as ‘‘competent and cost effective.’’ Speaking at an investiture ceremony by the Nigerian Academy of Engineers (NAE) at the State House, President …

Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has urged organized labour unions to eschew non-adherence to dispute settlement procedures as strikes and lock-out are inimical to national development. The Minister who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Clement Illoh stated this recently while declaring open, the 9th Triennial …

A call has been made to all Sports Federations in Nigeria to embrace “catch-them-young principle” as deliberate policy of grassroots Sports development. The call was made by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Barrister Solomon Dalung at the closing ceremony of the 6th edition of T.I.G International Gymnastics Level …

As part of renewed efforts to enhance access to education among females in Sokoto, the state government has announced the establishment of an agency girl-child education. Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal made this known during a meeting with officials from the Nigeria Office of UNICEF and the United Kingdom’s Department for …

Prince Dr. (Gen) Olu Bajowa, the Jagunmolu of Ikale Land has congratulated the Ondo state Governor – elect, Olurotimi Akeredolu (SAN) over his well deserved victory in the November 26th gubernatorial poll. In the congratulatory message, Gen. Bajowa noted that the victory of Akeredolu and his Deputy at the poll …

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday assured that his administration’s reforms will ensure that Nigerians who spent the productive years of their lives serving the nation will not experience difficulties in getting their pensions. Speaking at a meeting with Barrister Sharon Ikeazor, the Executive Secretary, Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) at the …

The Cross River State Government has commenced massive recruitment of personnel into its Homeland security. A statement issued Monday in Calabar by Mr. Christian Ita, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Chief Press Secretary to the state Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, said the recruitment exercise is being done in …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI In its drive to boost the economy and resuscitate the industries in the region, the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NGF)has signed a memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with General Electric ‎International for the construction of five solar power projects, which are expected to generate 500 megawatts of …

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State, Chief Tolu Odebiyi, has congratulated Barrister Rotimi Akeredolu on his emergence as the Governor-Elect of Ondo State. In a statement on Monday by his Media Office, Odebiyi said Akeredolu’s emergence is a reflection of the abiding faith of Nigerians …

The Lagos Government through the State’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) is partnering with Access Bank to commemorate 16 Days of activism to end all forms of violence against women and children. DSVRT Coordinator, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, in a statement on Sunday, said the team, in partnership with the …

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Emene, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has lauded the performance of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, describing it as an exemplary display of visionary leadership. Rev. Fr. Mbaka also noted that it’s instructive that Ugwuanyi’s administration has enthroned peace across the state and …

IGWE Rowland Odegbo, the respected traditional ruler of Nteje, in Oyi local government area of Anambra State, published a widely distributed article on Tuesday November 8, 2016. Entitled – A word for politicians of Anambra North extraction, it discussed a vexed topic deserving of further exploration. Basically, the Igwe lamented …

The Governor of Zamfara State and Chairman Nigeria Governors Forum, Hon Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar has, Sunday 27th November, 2016, heartily congratulated the Governor-Elect of Ondo State, Chief Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on his well-deserved victory in the Saturday, November 26 governorship election in Ondo State. …

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of congratulations to the candidate of his party, , Chief Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), on his success at the Ondo State governorship election conducted on Saturday, November 26, 2016. A statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) to that …

Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has congratulated Mr. Rotimi Akeredole SAN on his election as the new Governor of Ondo State. The Governor also congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) and praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies for ensuring that the election was free, …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged Nigerians to imbibe the culture of discipline, which he described as a key factor for success. The Minister, who made the call in Abuja on Saturday at an Award Night organised by the Old Boys Association of the Government …

The Minister of Mines and steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, for his victory in Saturday’s governorship election, saying that the people of the State have made the right choice. Akeredolu, who was declared …

The dignity and respect hitherto enjoyed by the Nigerian Army but eroded due to negligence in the recent past have been restored by the administration of Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Yusuf Tukur Buratai, Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has said. …

The Federal Government has given its backing to Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi’s ban on the sale of foreign rice in the state. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development,Chief Audu Ogbe, gave the backing when he visited Ettem Amagu Rice Farm in Ikwo Local Government Area as part of …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Unless the Supreme Court of Nigeria otherwise decides, last Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Appeal Court’s ruling has sounded the death knell of the political career of Ali Modu Sheriff, who, until now, paraded himself as the National Chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. The reliefs …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday congratulated the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, for emerging victorious at the keenly contested governorship election held on Saturday. Akeredolu was declared winner of the polls by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), defeating …

Twenty three year old Neurite Mendes from Angola Sunday morning emerged winner of the maiden edition of Miss Africa beauty pageant organised by the Cross River State government. She defeated 17 other contestants, carting home a Sport Utility Vehicle and a cash prize of 25,000 dollars at the grand finale …

Nigeria music icon, Yemi Alade, has taken the lead in spreading Shell’s #makethefuture campaign which aims to inspire youths and entrepreneurs for bright energy ideas that can help in the global quest for more and cleaner energy. The multiple award nominee and winner of the 2015 MTV African Music Award …