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The House of Representatives has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for the bold step taken in the extradition case involving senator-elect, Buruji Kashamu who is wanted in the United States of America on charges bordering on drug trafficking. The letter of commendation which was signed by the …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is to hold a crucial meeting with all its Senators-elect and House of Representatives; members-elect on Thursday, June 4, at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by is National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party explained …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is to hold a crucial meeting with all its Senators-elect and House of Representatives; members-elect on Thursday, June 4, at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by is National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party explained …

Six staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, implicated in an N8billion defaced and mutilated currency recycling scam, were today remanded in prison custody following their arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before Justice N. Ayo Emmanuel of a Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo …

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, wrote to the leadership of the Senate, asking for permission to appoint 15 Special Advisers. This is the President’s first official communication with the Senate since he was sworn-in as Nigeria’s 15th Commander-in-Chief last Friday. The letter was addressed to the Senate President, David Mark, …

The Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Chief Nyesom E. Wike, has warned all banks and financial institutions against giving loans to Local Governments, Ministries and Parastatals without his express approval in writing. A statement by Sir Opunabo Inko-Tariah,Monday, said that “Consequently, any institution that floats this order does so …

The Governor of Ekiti State Mr Ayo Fayose has written to President Muhammadu Buhari to be given the privilege to nominate a competent candidate to fill the Ekiti slot in the Federal Executive Council. In a letter he personally signed dated 31st May 2015 Fayose said that if the request …

Nigerian online publishers have hailed the appointments of Femi Adesina and Garba Shehu as the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity and Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari. The publishers, on the platform of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), also applauded the appointment …

A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Francis Amadiegwu, has said that Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu as Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, would perfectly complement the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to effect rapid, positive change in the country. Hon. Amadiegwu, who spoke with Global Patriot …

President Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed his condolences to the governor and people of Anambra State, over the gruesome incident that took place on Sunday, in which 60 people lost their lives when a petrol tanker crashed into a busy bus station in Onitsha. In a statement by Malam Garba Shehu, …

  President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu as Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF. The announcement of the appointment is expected any time from now. Dr. Onu, from Ebonyi state, replaces Anyim Pius Anyim, also from Ebonyi state, who was until the end …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that with the level of the looting of furniture, facilities and cars in Government House, Port Harcourt by the immediate past Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, it may take three months before he starts operating from the Government House. This is even as the …

President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the first set of appointments into his administration. The President on Sunday evening, May 31st 2015 named Mr Femi Adesina and Mal. Garba Shehu as his spokesmen. Femi Adesina will serve as Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) while Garba Shehu will be the new Senior …

NEDU MARK YENAGOA Former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has said he would dedicate his entire life to peace-building in the country and beyond to reciprocate the opportunity Nigerians gave to him to serve the nation Jonathan made the pledge at a civic reception and home coming organized in his …

Statement By African Development Bank President-Elect Dr. Akinwumi Adesina I am deeply humbled and honoured to have been entrusted with the great responsibility of leading the African Development Bank (AfDB) at a time that presents such great opportunities and also profound challenges for our continent. The AfDB campaign and election …

The Rivers State Government has dissolved the Board of Directors of Greater Port Harcourt Authority with immediate effect. A statement by Emma Okah, on behalf of the new government of Governor Nyesom Wike, said that the former Administrator of the Authority is, accordingly, “hereby directed to hand over the administration …

Apparently overwhelmed by her achievements and service to the country, the Institute of Human Resources and Strategic Management of Nigeria has conferred upon the Chairman of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Dr. Ngozi its highest award of Fellowship. “The institute selected Dr. Ngozi Olejeme strictly on merit and for …

Delta Leaders on Friday described the Delta State House of Assembly Majority Leader, Chief Monday Igbuya as a highly focused individual, saying this humble and dynamic Deltan is a natural successor to Peter Onwusanye. “If the succession is about continuity, keeping up the tempo of sustainable development and lifting the …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to “swiftly move to declare their assets publicly, consistent with their apparent anticorruption credentials and their expressed commitments to do so and in the best interest of transparency and accountability.” SERAP’s request followed the …

The British Prime Minister, David Cameron has urged  President Muhammadu Buhari to come before the “G 7” industrialized nations with a “wish list” when he shows up at its meeting, scheduled for June 7-9 in Berlin, Germany.Delivering this message to the new President at a meeting on Friday shortly after …

Inaugural speech by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari following his swearing-in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 29th May, 2015   I am immensely grateful to God Who Has preserved us to witness this day and this occasion. Today marks a triumph for Nigeria and an occasion …

President Goodluck Jonathan, who would vacate office tomorrow, has formally submitted his handover notes to the President- elect, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd). He handed over the notes, Thursday, at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. The presentation was made after he had conducted the incoming President and his …

  Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has thanked members of staff of INEC across the country for their positive contributions to the successful conduct of the 2015 general elections. He noted particularly that INEC staff have contributed immensely towards salvaging the image of the …

NEDU MARK, YENAGOA Following the crisis that rocked Egbebiri, an Ijaw Community in Bayelsa state, the Joint Military Task Force, JTF in the Niger Delta, codenamed Operation Pulo Shield, has dispatched a 10-man team to mediate in the crisis between Agip and its host community which has led to disruption …

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Tuesday, May 26, 2015, arraigned Mohammed Dogonyaro Audu (aka Abdullahi Dogonyaro Mohammed) and Yahaya Ayodeji,both staff of the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, OAGF, before Justice Yusuf Halilu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory Jabi, Abuja, …