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  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday signed the 2022 Appropriation Bill of N1.758 trillion christened ‘Budget of Consolidation’ into law. Governor Sanwo-Olu, while signing the Bill at the Lagos House, Ikeja, said that the capital expenditure stands at N1.166 trillion, representing 66 percent of the budget estimates, …

The Nigerian Army (NA) has lost its bid to upturn a judgment compelling them to reinstate Colonel Danladi Ribah Hassan who was wrongly retired compulsorily retired in 2016. A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, in a judgment on Friday, dismissed the appeal by the Nigerian Army, …

Immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has called for a renewed spirit of hope and hard work among Nigerians in 2022, even as he urges Nigerians not to give up on the country. Obi, in his 2022 New Year Message, explained that though things were difficult in …

Celebrated anti-corruption crusader and pan-Africanist per excellence, Professor Loch Otieno (PLO) Lumumba, will be the Keynote Speaker at the official launch of the Strategic Global Mentorship (SGM) program tomorrow, January 1, 2022. The program, which will be chaired by former Foreign Affairs Minister of Nigeria, first woman Permanent Representative of …

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has tested positive to COVID-19.  The Minister, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Anthony Ogunleye, experienced some mild symptoms of sore throat, feverish feeling and mild running nose from 28th December and went for a COVID-19 test. The result returned positive …

By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto Dec. 31, 2021 The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has urged Nigerian Youth to embrace peace for a better future of the country. Kukah made the call during an interactive session with newsmen in Sokoto on Friday, to felicitate Nigerians on the new year …

The Joint Task Force (JTF) deployed to protect oil facilities in the Niger Delta on Friday said its battle against oil theft, vandalism and sundry crimes was yielding remarkable results. Rear Admiral Aminu Hassan, Commander of the JTF in the South South, said that following a review of operational tactics, …

 ** Directs MDAs to commence early preparation of 2023 transition budget In keeping with the tradition of restoring a predictable January to December fiscal year, as provided for in the Constitution, President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja signed into law the 2022 Appropriation Bill and the 2021 Finance Bill. He …

 ** Directs MDAs to commence early preparation of 2023 transition budget In keeping with the tradition of restoring a predictable January to December fiscal year, as provided for in the Constitution, President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja signed into law the 2022 Appropriation Bill and the 2021 Finance Bill. He …

  December 31, 2021 Not a few relationships will end today. I’m aware of some troubled homes and stressed relationships that those involved have given up on themselves. Every effort to salvage the situation seems to be coming rather too late. I’m not happy each time I hear that couples …

 ….Nigerian business mogul splashes cash on the victorious team Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, was present at the women’s final of the U-17 Anambra Academicals Cup to cheer his alma mater, Christ the Redeemer College (CRC), Amesi, to victory. The final …

All Progressives Congress National (APC) Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria over the death of elder-statesman and president of the council, Dr. Datti Ahmed. He said throughout his life, Dr. Ahmed symbolised and fought for justice, …

Wife of Edo State Governor, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, has urged Nigerians to join both the federal and state governments in providing amenities for community development. Obaseki made the call on Thursday while inaugurating a school complex built within the 84-year-old Central Primary School, Obioma, in Udi Local Council of Enugu State …

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Thursday, assented to the 2022 appropriation bill of N186,635,135,582.00 (One Hundred and Eighty Six Billion, Six Hundred and Thirty Five Million, One Hundred and Thirty Five Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty Two Naira) passed by the State House of Assembly on Wednesday, December …

A delegation of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum on Thursday visited their Adamawa State counterpart, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in Yola and pledged to rescue Nigeria. Those who visited Governor Fintiri are Deputy chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu; Governor …

There’s a City of David, not in Jerusalem, but in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. If the biblical City of David was magnificent, this one is no less so. If the earlier was a sight for sore eyes, the latter equally pulls its weight in grandeur. Governor …

The Federal Government will take appropriate measures to improve access to foreign exchange (Forex) for importation of raw materials and machines that are not available locally, President Muhammadu Buhari assured the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Wednesday in Abuja. The President spoke during an advocacy visit of the leadership of …

William Attah, Gombe Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State says his administration believes a strong and independent judiciary will facilitate fair and easy dispensation of justice. He stated this during a special court session at the State’s High Court Complex to mark the commencement of the 2021/2022 legal year …

Nigerians have once again been called upon to show love, care and concern for the less privileged and the elderly in the society, as they deserve attention. Various speakers stated these at different orphanages and homes for the elderly in Rivers State on Thursday, 30th December as part of activities …

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said the concluded forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was being reviewed, with a view to recovering every kobo that is recoverable, while those found culpable will face the law. Speaking at the virtual commissioning of the NDDC Prototype Hostel at …

* Contrary to the assertion in this op-ed, federal ownership of mineral resources did not start during the military era. It started during the early colonial era, when, admittedly, the country did not have a federal system of government. But, and this is crucial, it continued when Nigeria adopted the …

Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, was present at Ngwa, on Monday, December 27, 2021, to celebrate with Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe as the Senate Minority Leader was conferred with the title of Maduforo Nde Ngwa. Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, who is the lawmaker …

  By Ishaq Zaki Gusau, Dec. 29, 2021 The Police Command in Zamfara has confirmed the killing of the District Head of Gada in Bungudu local government area of the state, Alhaji Umaru Bawan-Allah and four others. The command has also arrested some suspected bandits, rescued 10 kidnapped victims and …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 29, 2021 World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, has expressed optimism that COVID-19 pandemic will end in 2022. Ghebreyesus said at a press briefing on Wednesday that it was two years ago, as people gathered for New Year’s Eve celebrations, that a …