Two top officials of the Muhammadu Buhari regime on Wednesday indicated that the country urgently needed more funds to run government and provide basic amenities for Nigerians. Although the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, in an interview with the State House correspondents faulted a claim by …
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FG To Auction ₦150 Billion Bonds In April
The Debt Management Office on Wednesday disclosed that the Federal Government would offer N150bn bonds for subscription in April. A circular by the DMO on its website showed that the breakdown of bonds comprised of three bonds worth N50bn each. They are 10-year reopening bond to be offered at the …
Read More »Lagos Special Status: Ahmad Lawan, Femi Gbajabiamila, Sanwo-Olu Meet
Today, I met with the Senate President @DrAhmadLawan at his residence. Also present was the Speaker of House of Representatives @femigbaja. I commended the stability of @nassnigeria and the necessary cooperation with the FG on important issues of governance. I also used the opportunity to discuss issues of fundamental interest …
Read More »Okorocha: I Have No Problem With EFCC Arresting Me
The embattled former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has said that there is nothing wrong for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arresting him to answer some questions arising from numerous petitions against him. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday night by Okorocha’s Special Adviser …
Read More »Monica Ugwuanyi Campaigns Against Gender-Based Violence In Enugu State
#Ugwuanyi’s wife campaigns against gender-based violence in #Enugu State scales up awareness on yellow fever, COVID-19 vaccination The wife of the Enugu State Governor, Mrs. Monica Ugochi Ugwuanyi, on Wednesday, rounded off her state and zonal campaigns against gender-based violence, calling for an all-inclusive and sustained crusade to stem the …
Read More »Qatar To Invest $5 Billion In Nigeria’s Economy
Nigerian economy to be boosted by $5 billion investment by Qatar The FG has disclosed that the Middle-East nation of Qatar is set to invest in the Nigerian economy the sum of $5 billion. The Federal Government has said that the oil-rich state of Qatar plans to invest $5 billion …
Read More »Fayose: PDP South West Congress Election Was A Scam
Fayose made the allegation when he featured on Politics Today, a Channels Television Programme, on Wednesday. On Monday, the party held a congress to determine its zonal leaders in the region, after a series of postponements and leadership tussle. The congress was expected to lay to rest the leadership tussle …
Read More »Chuba, Ezekwesili’s Son Replies Omojuwa Over Alpha Reach
Dr Oby Ezekwesili’s son, Chuba, has replied JJ Omojuwa. Chuba Ezekwesili @ChubaEzeks It’s fascinating watching you @Omojuwa do your best to avoid taking responsibility. 1. You’ve still not shown any document that indicates she signed or gave you any consent 2. You took @obyezeks name & tried to use it …
Read More »Afe Babalola: “Extend Retirement Age Of Supreme Court Justices To 100 Years”
A legal luminary, Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, on Wednesday proposed 100 years as retirement age for Supreme Court Justices from 70. This is contained in a statement issued by Tunde Olofintila, the Director, Corporate Information of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, (ABUAD), in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday. News Agency of …
Read More »Senate Confirms Halilu Shaba As NASRDA DG
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Dr. Halilu Shaba as the Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency. The red chamber gave the approval following the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology at plenary in Abuja, chaired by Senator Uche …
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