No plan to sell Ajaokuta Steel Complex, Osinbajo assures Gov. Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, says Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has given him assurance that the Federal Government has no plan to sell the Ajaokuta Steel Complex. Bello…
Okowa Calls For The Abolition Of Death Penalties …Says Prisons Should Be Reformatory Centres
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (8th left), in a group photograph with members of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Mercy during the Committee’s courtesy call on the…
Missing General: Army hands 13 suspects to police
Tukur Buratai, The Nigeria Army on Wednesday presented 13 suspects arrested in connection with missing Maj.Gen. Idris Alkali (rtd) to newsmen in Jos. Brig.Gen. Umar Muhammed, Garrison Commander, 3 Division,…
Governors not against review of minimum wage -NGF
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) says it is not against the upward review of the minimum wage. The Chairman of the Forum, Gov. Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara, said this…
‘Virginity testing’ a human rights violation, says UN
The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), UN Women and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have issued a joint statement calling for a ban on tests meant…
Nigeria, Botswana sign agreement to deepen bilateral relations
Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama has said that Nigeria and Botswana have signed agreements on cultural cooperation and diplomatic relations as part of efforts…
End insurgency to honour slain aid workers – INGO urges FG
The International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) Forum, on Wednesday called for immediate end to insurgency in the North-East, as honour and justice for slain aid workers, Saifura Khorsa and Hauwa…
Delta Govt. approves 33 per cent increase on pension and other projects
The Delta State Government has approved 33 per cent increase on the pensions of retired workers in the state, bringing them at par with those received by retirees…
2019: US pledges support for free, fair, transparent and credible elections
The United States of America (USA) says it will support peaceful electoral process and stand to provide whatever assistance in order to see free, fair, transparent and credible election in…
South-East Governors never opposed Obi’s Vice-Presidential candidature – Ikpeazu
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia said on Wednesday that South-East PDP governors never opposed former Gov. Peter Obi’s emergence as running mate of the party’s presidential candidate, former Vice President…