The federal government has received 7,315 applications for its 5,000 housing units built under the National Housing Programme one week after the launch. The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing members of the Senate Committee on Housing on the programme. Portal for the …
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Onuigbo Commends Buhari For Signing Into Law Climate Change Bill He Sponsored
Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Abia State Rep. Sam Onuigbo has expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the Climate Change Bill, which he sponsored into law. The Bill earlier passed by the two chambers of the National Assembly, now an Act provides a legal framework on …
Read More »I Watched My Brother, Sani, Die – Dangote Tells Tinubu
The richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote, has expressed how pathetic it was for him to watch his brother die, while on life support machine. “It is a very tough time for us; its been very trying, especially for myself. “Having a brother like him; once you lose him it …
Read More »Orji Kalu To Igbos: Make Amends With Buhari So He Can Do More For South East
Orji Kalu, chief whip of the senate, has asked the Igbo to make amends and work with President Muhammadu Buhari to attract more developmental projects to the south-east. Kalu, in an interview with NAN, said supporting Buhari will attract more federal projects to the region. The lawmaker said his zone …
Read More »2023: I’ve Seen The Next President Of Nigeria – Babangida
Former military head of state, General Ibrahim Babangida, has declared that he has already seen the kind of person that would be next Nigerian President. Speaking in an interview aired on Arise Television, IBB called on Nigerians to focus on individuals in their 60s come 2023. IBB hinted at a …
Read More »COVID-19 Update For November 19 2021 In Nigeria
23 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Plateau-9 FCT-6 Bauchi-3 Sokoto-3 Kaduna-1 Kano-1 213,487 confirmed 206,301 discharged 2,973 deaths States with zero cases reported (4): Bayelsa, Delta, Katsina, and Rivers
Read More »Adegboruwa Kicks As Lagos Government “Attacks The Integrity Of EndSARS Panel”
Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), a member of the Lagos State Panel on Restitution for Victims of SARS-Related Abuses and Other Matters, has advised the Lagos State Government of Babajide Sanwo-Olu to focus on recommendations contained in the report submitted by the panel rather than “seek to demonize EndSARS Panel members and …
Read More »Court To Rule On Suit Seeking Soludo’s Disqualification On November 30
The Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, fixed November 30 for judgment in a suit challenging the qualification of the Governor-elect and Deputy Governor-elect Charles Soludo and Onyeka Ibezim, for the November 6 Anambra State gubernatorial election. Justice Taiwo Taiwo picked the date after lawyers to the case made their final …
Read More »Makinde Hands Over 3 New Buses To Football Clubs In Oyo (photos)
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday, handed over 3 new buses to Shooting Stars Sports Club, Ibadan and Crown Football Club, Ogbomosho. Earlier today, we handed over buses to our football clubs; Shooting Stars Sports Club, Ibadan and Crown Football Club, Ogbomosho. Our administration will continue to provide the necessary …
Read More »Protesting Railway Workers Ground Stations, Demand 350% Salary Increase
Workers of the Nigerian Railway Corporation on Thursday started a three-day warning strike against what they described as low salary payment and poor welfare. The workers, who protested at the train stations in Lagos, Oyo and Abuja, accused the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, of handling their matter with levity. …
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