Category: Politics

Dickson: You Cannot Have Democracy Without A Vibrant Media
October 5, 2019 No Responses

Dickson: You Cannot Have Democracy Without A Vibrant Media

The Governor òf Bayelsa State, the Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson, has said that Democracy in Nigeria cannot grow without a vibrant media.The Governor called on those in governance to tolerate contrary views and supposedly offensive reportage of events by the...
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Buhari Faults Third Term Campaign
October 2, 2019 No Responses

Buhari Faults Third Term Campaign

The Presidency wishes to correct internet-based gossip and un-informed media commentary regarding presidential term limits, given credence by so-called support groups, staging street demonstrations asking President Muhammadu Buhari to do a third term.There are...
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Lawan: Nigeria’s challenges, stepping Stone To Greatness
October 1, 2019 No Responses

Lawan: Nigeria’s challenges, stepping Stone To Greatness

I felicitate with fellow Nigerians at home and abroad on the occasion of the 59th Independence Anniversary of our dear country, Nigeria.As Nigeria comes of age, with its people increasingly asserting themselves in every sphere of life across the globe,...
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Lawan Seeks Legislation For Budget Cycle
September 28, 2019 No Responses

Lawan Seeks Legislation For Budget Cycle

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has underscored the need to have a budget reform that will include a law on timeliness in budget passing.“We can reform our budget cycle if there is a law on timeliness for budget passing,”...
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Buhari: Nigeria Lost $157.5b To Illicit Financial Flows Between 2003-2012
September 27, 2019 No Responses

Buhari: Nigeria Lost $157.5b To Illicit Financial Flows Between 2003-2012

President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that Nigeria lost an estimated US$157.5 billion to illicit financial flows between 2003 and 2012.Quoting from the 2014 Global Financial Integrity Report in his address to the High-Level National Side-Event organised by ...
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2020: Obiano Presents N137.1b Budget Proposal
September 27, 2019 No Responses

2020: Obiano Presents N137.1b Budget Proposal

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Thursday presented a budget proposal of N137.1 billion for 2020 to the State House of Assembly for approval.Mr Obiano, who tagged the budget “Accelerating Infrastructural Development and Youth Entrepreneurship’’...
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Senate Refers MTEF, FSP To Finance Committee
September 27, 2019 No Responses

Senate Refers MTEF, FSP To Finance Committee

The Senate on Thursday referred the 2020-2022 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) documents to its Committee on Finance.The committee chaired by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (APC, Lagos West) was given one week to come...
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Ugwuanyi Swears In Commissioners, Advisers
September 26, 2019 No Responses

Ugwuanyi Swears In Commissioners, Advisers

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Wednesday, swore in Commissioners and Special Advisers.Swearing in the Commissioners and Advisers, Ugwuanyi explained said that performance will be key and periodically benchmarked as a basis to remain in office.The...
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Senate Lauds Temporary Closure Of Land Borders
September 26, 2019 No Responses

Senate Lauds Temporary Closure Of Land Borders

The Senate has commended the recent decision by President Muhammadu Buhari to temporarily close all land borders to address smuggling and its impact on the Nigerian economy.The commendation came after the consideration of a motion titled: “The impact of bord...
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Osinbajo: I Am Ready To Waive Immunity To Clear My Name
September 26, 2019 No Responses

Osinbajo: I Am Ready To Waive Immunity To Clear My Name

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says he is ready to waive his constitutional immunity to enable the “most robust adjudication” of several baseless allegations, insinuation and falsehoods against his person and office.Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a...
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Senate TO FG: Accelerate Diversification Of The Economy
September 25, 2019 No Responses

Senate TO FG: Accelerate Diversification Of The Economy

The Senate on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to accelerate its policies on the diversification of the economy to improve the country’s foreign exchange earnings.The call was made in resolutions reached by the Senate following consideration of a motion ...
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Keyamo: I Will Serve In Any Capacity
September 25, 2019 No Responses

Keyamo: I Will Serve In Any Capacity

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Festus Keyamo, on Tuesday declared his resolve to serve the Nigerian Government in any capacity.He spoke on his deployment from the Niger Delta Affairs Ministry as Minister of State to the Ministry of Labour and...
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Tribunal Nullifies Kalu’s Election
September 10, 2019 No Responses

Tribunal Nullifies Kalu’s Election

The National and State House of Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia has nullified the election of the Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu, for Abia North Senatorial District. Delivering its judgment on Monday, a member of the three-member tribuna...
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PDP Decries Invasion Of Umahi’s Residence
September 7, 2019 No Responses

PDP Decries Invasion Of Umahi’s Residence

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to immediately apprehend those behind the invasion of the Abuja residence of Ebonyi Gov. Dave Umahi. The party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary...
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