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Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr Femi Adesina, was guest on Radio Continental programme Friday, March 4, 2016. He touch on a number of critical issues. Here are excerpts from the interview: Q: Fulani herdsmen have on several occasions been accused of ransacking places they …

The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has restated the country’s commitment to ensure safety standards in the nation’s maritime sector. The Minister who stated this in his address at the regional training on Ports State Control (PSC) for West and Central Africa in Lagos, said that because merchant …

The Enugu State Government has said it has concluded arrangements for the construction of three new specialist hospitals in each of her three senatorial zones towards rendering vital specialist services and bringing succour and relief to the people of the state. Governor Ugwuanyi, represented by the deputy governor, Hon. Mrs.Cecilia …

The Federal Road Safety Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi has called on motorists in Nigeria who are in the habit of stockpiling fuel during emergency periods of fuel scarcity to reconsider such habits and desist from doing so as the flammable petroleum product poses very serious health hazards in case of …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has told the four surviving children of late Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Productivity, James Ocholi – Ojome, Aaron, Blessing and Elle – to remain strong and work towards sustaining the good legacies that the late Senior Advocate left behind. …

From : Ruth David, Bauchi The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr Solomon Arase has presented cheques of N10 Million to 20 families of policemen who died in active service. Represented by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Zone 12, Mr Tunde Ogunsakin, the cheques were presented at Zone …

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has said the success or failure of his administration should be gauged by what he will achieve in the education sector in the state. He vowed to turn around the fortunes of education in Sokoto for the benefit of the future generation. Speaking Tuesday at the …

Ace musician, Zaaky Azzay (right) paid a courtesy call on Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari at State House, Abuja, on Tuesday, March 8,2016

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo Tuesday received a Swiss delegation led by the country’s Federal Councillor and Head of its Foreign Affairs Department, Mr. Didier Burkhalter and the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Eric Mayoruz. The Nigerian and Swiss teams discussed the offer of the Swiss government to return $321 …

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday lauded the unwavering commitment of the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, to the development of Nigeria. Saraki, in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu in Abuja congratulated the Vice President on his 59th birthday celebration. …

Coach Samson Siasia has said that he believes the Super Eagles can give Nigerians joy on Friday, March 25 by winning and picking all three points in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Pharaohs of Egypt in Kaduna. All the 19 expected home boys were in camp …

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it would no longer tolerate the illegal activities of land grabbers otherwise known as Omo-Onile, just as it warned that anyone found using such to disturb public peace and illegally disposes people of their property would be prosecuted in accordance with relevant criminal …

The Abia State Government has said that it has “uncovered a dangerous and clandestine plot by some frustrated politicians who lost out in the last Saturday re-run election to burn down some local council headquarters in the state, including Bende Local Council headquarters.” A statement by Godwin Adindu, Chief Press …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 re-arraigned Mohammed Ahmed Katun, a former Assistant Director, Pension Account, Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, OHCSF, on a 12-count amended charge bordering on diversion of pension funds to the tune of N81.4million before Justice …

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of Chief of Training and Operations of the Army, Major General Yushau Mahmood Abubakar in a road accident along Maiduguri-Damaturu Road Tuesday. He was the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole before his recent deployment to Army Headquarters, Abuja. The road accident also involved …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on March 8, 2016 presented another witness, Alhaji Suraju Ahmadu, in the ongoing trial of Alhaji Sule Lamido, erstwhile governor of Jigawa State, who is being prosecuted by the Commission on a 27-count charge bordering on abuse of office and money laundering before …

Kia’s gritty and unwavering commitment in the production of made-in-Nigeria cars has continuously been at the fore of the management of Kia Motors Nigeria. The ultra-high-tech and state of the art plant in Lagos has produced over 4500 units of cars since its launch in the first half of 2015. …

President Muhammadu Buhari received South African President, Mr. Jacob Zuma, at Nigeria’s seat of power, the State House in Abuja. The visiting South African President addressed the National Assembly in company of President Buhari, the two addressed the media and made major pronouncements. President Buhari later hosted his South African …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Monday received President Jacob Zuma of South Africa during the South African leader’s arrival for a state visit at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. Here are some pictures of the reception

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR (DR.) ABUBAKAR BUKOLA SARAKI, ON THE VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA, MR. JACOB ZUMA TO ADDRESS A JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON TUESDAY 8TH FEBRUARY, 2016. Protocol, 1. On …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin IT was a rowdy session Tuesday at the Edo State House of Assembly, when the lawmakers refused to commence proceedings over what they described as alleged failure by the state government to pay some money owed to the lawmakers. The drama started when Speaker Victor Edoror was …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday explained the rationale behind his decision to transform the National Museum in Onikan, Lagos to a world-class edifice, saying the development would go a long way in creating jobs for the lower strata of the society and in turn boost the Gross …

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Boboye Oyeyemi has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari, members of the Federal Executive Council and the immediate family of Barrister James Eneojo Ocholi on the death of the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity who lost his life in …

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has been recognised for the outstanding impact of its $12million pan-Nigeria University Support Programme (USP,) with the 2016 Excellence Award by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Excellence Award is given to companies whose Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects impact society without direct benefit …