President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Saturday led a delegation of the Senate to the military hospital in Kaduna to show empathy for the Wounded In Action(WIAs) personnel who were brought there from the various theaters of operation. Other members of the delegation were the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi, …
Read More »Diri dares Buhari on open grazing, speaks on ‘discount deal’
The Bayelsa Government on Saturday, said its ban on open grazing backed by law has come to stay despite reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has reinstated grazing routes across the country. The State’s Governor, Duoye Diri, in a broadcast to commemorate the 2021 Democracy Day, monitored in Yenagoa, insisted that …
Read More »June 12: Stakeholders canvass more Diaspora participation in democratic process
Abuja, June 12, 2021: A cross section of stakeholders across the globe have canvassed more inclusion and participation of Nigerians in the Diaspora in the democratic process in Nigeria. This was a major highlight of a two-hour webinar facilitated on Saturday by Nigeria-American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC) and Nigerian Think-Thank …
Read More »Democracy Day: Senator Enang counsels on peace
Sen. Ita Enang, Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs, has charged all political leaders across the country to sink their differences and ensure peace is restored in all states and the country. Enang said this in his chat with newsmen to mark the 22nd Democracy …
Read More »Borno: Zulum delivers 556 capital projects in two years
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has led his administration to the delivery of 556 projects in two years, Commissioner for Information, Babakura Abba Jato announced on Saturday. The Commissioner made the announcement in his evidence-based presentation at a ceremony to mark Democracy Day, which was attended by Governor …
Read More »Nigeria Democracy Day Celebration: Prof. Wale Sulaiman’s Ten point Agenda on the Way Forward
I wish all Nigerians a happy Democracy Day filled with true reflections on the roles each and every one of us can play to promote and abide by democratic principles. We should evolve to the highest level of patriotism and belief in the ideals of a truly democratic, united and …
Read More »Nigerian Consulate General, New York, USA holds Remembrance Ceremony for COVID-19 victims
The Nigerian Consulate General in New York, United States of America (US) will, on Saturday, June 19, 2021, hold a Remembrance Ceremony to honor the memory of Nigerians within its jurisdiction who died from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The program, which starts at 12:00 PM (EST) will hold on the …
Read More »Democracy: Police use teargas, bullets to disperse protesters in Lagos, Abuja, Calabar
By Moses Omorogieva, Lagos/George Odok, Calabar June 12, 2021 A detachment of policemen on Saturday dispersed June 12 protesters from the Gani Fawehinmi Park, Ojota, Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the police had stationed their patrol vehicles on the Ikorodu/Maryland Expressway, near the park, preventing …
Read More »We have done much but there’s still much more to be done – President Buhari
SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF COMMEMORATION AND CELEBRATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY ON 12TH JUNE, 2021 Fellow Nigerians, I join you all today to commemorate and celebrate our Democracy Day. It is a …
Read More »Borno’s journey in two years By Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum
Fellow citizens, It has been two years since we took the oath of office, following the overwhelming mandate you, the good people of Borno State, entrusted in us during the 2019 democratic transition. In these two years, we have together, witnessed continued turbulence even though in the midst of shared …
Read More »I remain an unapologetic believer in power devolution – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja says the contentious issue of restructuring, true federalism or devolution of powers remains a constitutional matter, with which only the National Assembly can deal, reiterating his position on devolving more power to the people. President Buhari received members of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) …
Read More »Brass Products Terminal: Sylva hails Buhari’s impact in Niger Delta …Project will generate 6,000 jobs, says Kyari
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his giant strides in the Niger Delta which is making a huge impact on the people of the area. The Minister made this known on Friday while speaking at a ceremony to mark the …
Read More »Nigerian Military nabs top ISWAP informant who spies on troops movements for terrorists
The Nigerian troops have captured a notorious ISWAP Informant who leaked information on the movement of security personnel and commuters to terrorists. An intelligence officer told PRNigeria that the suspect, known as Goni Fandam, had been in the radar of security services since last year before he was eventually nabbed …
Read More »Maggi, set to unveil ‘O Setigo’
A key part of Southern Nigeria’s culture is their food. Flavor-rich traditional Igbo recipes made with readily available fresh ingredients and great MAGGI flavours which will be displayed in the brand’s new cooking show “O Setigo”, starting from June 12, 2021. ‘O Setigo’ is a MasterChef style competition bringing together …
Read More »Buhari appoints Ilelah as NBC Director-General Appointment
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, July 11, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr Balarabe Ilelah, a veteran broadcaster as the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed announced the appointment in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday. He said Mr …
Read More »Oyo Assembly passes vote of confidence in Makinde
…as gov delivers state of the state address …says we’re getting results of good governance Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly, on Thursday, passed a vote of confidence in Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, as the governor delivered the annual state of the state address before the special plenary sitting …
Read More »Obi receives six high-ranking members of the US Embassy; Discusses South East, Nigeria, Africa
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last elections, Mr. Peter Obi, yesterday received six high-ranking members of the United States of America (US) consulate in Nigeria in his Onitsha residence. The team has continued to visit him routinely in Lagos or Onitsha to exchange …
Read More »A museum for Ochendo plaques By Eddie Onuzuruike
Plaques symbolise awards, prizes and honours accorded individuals and groups in recognition. These are not mere decorations but for deeds of public good. In like manner, titles given in Igbo Land and other tribes have far reaching effects as in the first instance; they ascribe people into different social classes …
Read More »Buhari says shoot at sight order for criminals carrying AK-47 still in force
*Vows decisive action against those attacking security personnel President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Lagos reiterated that his directive to security agencies, to shoot any person or persons found illegally wielding AK-47s and other assault weapons, remains in place. The President also vowed that his administration will act firmly and decisively …
Read More »Let’s garland Gov. Ben Ayade By FEMI ADESINA
I felt like embracing Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, a couple of weeks back when he left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Was that because I work with a President elected on the platform of the APC? Not necessarily so. Yes, I’ve …
Read More »Gen. Yahaya appoints Nwachukwu Army Spokesperson, CG Musa Theatre Commander in new postings (See who is where)
The Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya has approved the appointment of Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu as the Director of Army Public Relations and Major General CG Musa as New Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai North East Region. The Army Spokesperson, Brig. Gen Mohammed Yerima made the announcement in …
Read More »Withdraw killer squads from South East, Igbo mothers urge Buhari; Demand stop to killings, brutality
*Condemn, disown known and unknown gunmen, arsonists, brigands Igbo mothers in Nigeria have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to stop forthwith the ongoing bloodletting, killings, brutality, harassment and intimidation by the Nigerian military in the South East zone of the country. The mothers, who addressed a press conference in Lagos on …
Read More »Insecurity: Prominent Imo sons, daughters call for truce, set to convoke stakeholders’ summit
The Imo Economic Development Initiative (IEDI), a not-for-profit, non-political think-tank, has decried the state of insecurity in the state, even as it called on all concerned parties to embrace peace. Equally important, the IEDI has expressed its determination to facilitate an all-inclusive stakeholders’ meeting to address the worrisome situation and …
Read More »Senate commends NNPC anti-corruption efforts, drive towards profitability
The Nigerian Senate has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for its efforts towards entrenching transparency and stamping out corruption from its system. The commendation was given by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, Senator Suleiman Abdu Kwari, at a hearing which held at …
Read More »Buhari hails Amaechi, says: Inauguration of Lagos-Ibadan operations, another milestone in Nigeria’s railway revival
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday inaugurated the commercial operations of Lagos-Ibadan railway project at the Mobolaji Johnson Railway Station, Ebute Metta, Lagos, describing the feat “as another milestone in the drive of this Administration to revitalize the railway system and establish it as a choice mode of transportation for both passengers …
Read More »