Governance
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The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has said that Nigeria can become a stronger and more prosperous nation if states have more powers. Prof. Osinbajo stated this while speaking at the 59th Independence Anniversary Lecture at the Island Club, Lagos, on Friday. The Vice President, who titled his lecture “the whole is only as great as the […]
Imo State Deputy Governor, GERALD IRONA says funds meant for Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission-ISOPADEC will no longer be diverted, but will be used efficiently for the development of the Oil Producing areas of the State. GERALD IRONA disclosed this while addressing stakeholders during a Special Town Hall meeting on Cassava-Buy-Out Pilot Scheme […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting will not take place on Wednesday, the Presidency has said. Mr Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, announced this in a statement on Tuesday. “This is due to the fact that all the memos earlier submitted to the Council for consideration have […]
The President has highlighted the importance of health and education to the well-being of the people and the development of the nation. He said his administration would maintain focus on them but would require the support of well-to-do individuals in Nigeria to achieve success in these areas. President Muhammadu Buhari lauded the attainment of three […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday asked the incoming members of his cabinet to brace up for the tasks ahead. The President made the demand in his opening speech at the Presidential Retreat for Ministers-Designate in Abuja. He also said his administration has performed well in the areas of security, economy, and the war against corruption. […]
Public Complaints Commission (PCC) has vowed to synergize with Imo state government in assisting in fighting corrupt practice in the state. Speaking to Darling FM, the federal commissioner in imo state,WILLIE AMADI,alsocharged the new commissioner in the state to work for the advancement of the state and people. He appealed with new commissioner to serve […]
President MUHAMMADU BUHARI says he will use his second term in office to improve the lives of Nigerians by paying close attention to the poor and those on the lower rungs of society. Addressing leaders of various communities from five Local Government Areas of Daura Emirate, who paid him a visit as part of Eid […]
Kogi State Governor YAHAYA BELLO has cautioned leaders to desist from inciting the public against President MUHAMMADU BUHARI administration. The governor, who stated this during the Eid-Kabir prayer in Okene, Kogi State, advised Nigerian leaders, who have lived their lives and have benefitted immensely, to give peace a chance in the interest of the […]
Imo state Governor EMEKA IHEDIOHA has sworn-in 17 newly appointed commissioners, warning that his administration will not condone appointees who perform below expectations. Speaking at the ceremony which held at the Ahiajoku Convention Center, New Owerri, the Governor said much is expected from the newly constituted state executive council, adding that much must be […]
Federal Government has inaugurated a 25-man Permanent Standing Committee on Inter-Governmental Affairs as part of efforts for smooth coordination and synergy between the three tiers of government. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), BOSS MUSTAPHA, who inaugurated the committee, said it was reconstituted after it become dormant under the defunct Federal Ministry […]
