The Federal Government has admitted that it is facing enormous challenges and revenue deficit amid a growing population. This is as it lamented that it is struggling to pay salaries because “there is no money”. Speaking in Abuja, Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, urged non-governmental organisations to help the government to cover…
A Nigerian promise Nwosu who is attempting to set a world record has been received by the Rivers State governor after embarking on a five day walk from Lagos state in south western Nigeria He arrived Port Harcourt the Rivers State capital to the admiration of residents of the state capital who trooped out to…
The Northern Emancipation Network has called on the federal government to split the pipeline surveillance contract in the oil-rich region. The group in a statement by its Chairman, Suleiman Abbah, pledged its full support should the federal government decide to split the contract. On the importance of splitting the contract, the group noted that it…
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the owner of Great Leaders International School in Agbor-Obi, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old female pupil of the school. The state Police spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, in a whatsapp chat with Ekwe Anaedo said the suspect is in police custody and assured that the command…
The Senator, representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has stressed the need for the Senate to monitor the distribution of the palliatives released to all the thirty-six states governors to alleviate adverse economic effects from the removal of fuel subsidy in order to ensure that the palliatives are not diverted to wrong hands….
Four armed robbery suspects believed to have carried out the attacks on some banks in Otukpo Benue state have been arrested. The suspects were arrested by a Joint Security Forces made up of officers of the Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigerian Armed Forces, along Otukpo-Taraku road, Benue State on Saturday. A police source who…
A nongovernmental Organisation The Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) has reiterated the position of the Federal Ministry of Budget and National Economic Planning that the private sector is critical to driving the economic growth and overall development of Nigeria. The organization stressed the need for sustained partnership with the private sector to drive the development…
Association of commercial Bus and lorry Drivers, have lashed out at the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo over increasing activities of touts in Anambra State. The drivers, on the platform of United Mini Truck Drivers Association, Anambra State chapter said under Soludo’s reign the activities of touts seemed to be legalized contrary to what…
Relief has finally come for the John Okafor otherwise known as Mr Ibu and his family after the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation says it has fully covered the medical expenses of the ailing Nollywood actor. Announcing this in a statement shared on its Facebook page on Friday, the foundation urged others to come forward and…
The Engr. Chidi Ibeh-led faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has demanded the arrest and legal action against the prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, for his recent controversial remarks about Christians in Nigeria. Sheikh Gumi faced heavy criticism for expressing concerns about entrusting Nigeria’s national security to Christians and Southerners. He made the comment while criticizing…
