We Stand Behind Patanmi- Presidency
The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has declared his support for the embattled Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami over call for his resignation or removal. The Senior special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu made the position of the government known in statement issued on Thursday. Pantami […]
Kaduna Workers Sack: NLC Threatens Nationwide Strike For Five Days
The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over the sacking of civil servants by the Kaduna State Governor, Nasri El-Rufai The NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, described the dismissal of the civil servants as unlawful. Wabba, who stated this at a news conference in Abuja, after meeting of the Central Working […]
FULL LIST: Buhari Approves Appointment Of 18 Court of Appeal Judges
President Muhammed Buhari has approved the appointment of 18 new Justices for the Court of Appeal In March, the National Judicial Council chaired by Ibrahim Muhammad recommended the justices to the president for elevation. The Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari confirmed the appointment in a letter to the CJN following the approval of President Buhari […]
Senate Approves $1.5 billion , €995 million, Foreign Loan, For FG, States
The loan is to be facilitated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, African Development Bank Group (AFDB), and Export/Import Bank of Brazil. The Senate has approved the sum of $1.5 billion and External loan for federal and state governments. The Red Chambers gave the approval after considering the report of tis Committee on […]
Comedienne Ada Jesus Dies At 23
Comedienne, Mercy Cynthia better known as Ada Jesus is dead. The young comedianne reportedly died on Wednesday morning in Abuja where she was receiving treatments for kidney complications. She was aged 23.
Deby’s Son To Take Over As New Chad President
The son of late Idriss Deby of Chad, Mahamat Deby is set to take over as new president of the country. In a charter released by Chad’s presidency on Wednesday, said the 37 -year -old Mahamat, who was named transitional leader of a military council on Tuesday, will “occupy the functions of the president of […]
Students Shisha Video: Incident Reinforces Need to Ban Sale of Tobacco Products Near Schools – CAPPA
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Lagos State Government on its decision to rehabilitate the five students smoking shisha in recent viral video but wants the state government to complement that action by enforcing the ban on the sale of tobacco products near schools as contained in the National Tobacco […]
Deby’s Death Will Create Vacuum In Fighting Boko Haram- Buhari
President Muhammed Buhari has expressed sadness over the sudden and tragic death of President Idriss Deby, former Chad President. Buhari said he was shocked and devastated by the sudden death of the African leader on the battle front to defend the sovereignty of his country. He said Deby’s was a friend of Nigeria and his […]
BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Private University Students In Kaduna
Unidentified gunmen have abducted unknown number of students from Green field University in Kaduna state. Sources confirmed that the gunmen attacked the school around midnight on Tuesday. They were said to have opened fire to scare away residents before kidnapping the students. The number of abducted students is yet to be ascertained, a security guard […]
Chadian President, Idriss Deby Dies
President of Chad, Idriss Deby is dead. He was reported to have died on Tuesday, a day after he won re-election for a sixth term in office. His death was confirmed in a statement from the Chadian national army on Tuesday. The Chadian national army confirmed his death from gunshot injuries on Tuesday. The army […]
