FG tackles PDP governors for comparing Nigeria to Venezuela

The Federal Government has tackled Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for comparing Nigeria’s economic challenges to that of Venezuela. The Minister of Information & National Orientation, Mohammed Idris in a press statement on Tuesday noted that the Governors owe Nigerians an account of increased allocations The statement read, “We welcome their call for a bipartisan approach to solving our nation’s economic and security problems. “As critical stakeholders and leaders...

Primary school teachers in Ekiti get car, housing loans as Oyebanji releases N200m

To enhance the performance of teachers in primary schools, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has approved the release of the sum N200 million for car and housing loans to primary school teachers in the state. A press statement on Thursday signed by Olayinka Oyebode, Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, noted that the action was taken in fulfilment of the Governor’s pledge to ensure that teachers in public primary schools in the state start...

Ekiti Govt receives deployment of military personnel to strengthen security

The first deployment of Army personnel, by the Nigerian Army headquarters, arrived Ado- Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital on Thursday, as part of efforts to strengthen security across the nooks and crannies of the state. The military personnel arrived at Ado- Ekiti around 9’ o’clock  in the morning and converged on Fajuyi Pavillion, where they had a parade before departing to different locations for the commencement of their operations. The troop was received by Brig General...

Insecurity: APC chieftain asks Tinubu to appoint ex-Gov Bello as defence minister

…Tells the president to reshuffle cabinet Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Muritala Audu has asked President Bola Tinubu to consider a strategic reshuffling of the cabinet to tackle rising insecurity. He urged the President to consider appointing the immediate past Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello as defence minister. Audu, who is the Aare Atunluse Omoluwabi Oodua Worldwide, in a statement on Thursday said that the immediate past Kogi governor has some ingenuity...

Pakistan’s premier meets Jonathan-led commonwealth observers, assures peaceful elections

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, Pakistan’s Caretaker Prime Minister has assured former President Goodluck Jonathan and other members of the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) that the best possible arrangements have been made to ensure peaceful and transparent conduct of the scheduled February 8 general elections, despite numerous challenges ahead of the polls. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar who stated this on Tuesday while receiving Dr. Jonathan and other members the COG in the State House in Islamabad Pakistan stated that Pakistan is proud to honour its commitment as a Commonwealth member, stressing that the country had...

Minister of solid minerals, Alake emerges chairman of Africa Minerals Strategy Group

Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development has been unanimously elected the pioneer chairman of the newest mining pressure group, the Africa Minerals Strategy Group. Speaking at the signing of the resolution, Dr. Alake charged African leaders to forge a common front to get maximum benefits from the mineral resources on the continent. The event which was held on the sidelines of the 30th edition of Investing in Africa Indaba, Cape Town, South Africa,...

Rivers Crisis: There’s no peace in Rivers, Wike is not sincere with claim – Inko-Tariah

Opunabo Inko-Tariah, former Special Adviser to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that there is no peace in Rivers State, stressing that the former Rivers Governor is not sincere with the claim. It will be recalled that a few days ago Wike told journalists in an interview that peace had returned to Rivers State and that the three arms of government are working independently and harmoniously. Inko-Tariah, in an interview on Tuesday...

President Tinubu confirms commitment to tackle insecurity

…Inducts new combat helicopters into NAF Inventory President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inducted 2 new T-129 ATAK Helicopters and a King Air 360ER Beechcraft into the Order of Battle (ORBAT) of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) at NAF Base, Makurdi, Benue State, thereby confirming his commitment to tackle insecurity in the country. The acquisition and induction of the platforms no doubt stands as a symbol of Tinubu’s enduring commitment to the ideals of patriotism and...

Gov Oyebanji visits rescued Ekiti school pupils, teachers in hospital

…Appreciates Tinubu, security agencies over release of kidnapped school children Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State on Sunday visited the rescued pupils and teachers of Apostolic Faith Nursery and Primary School, Emure -Ekiti, at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado- Ekiti, where they were receiving treatment. The students and their teachers were brought to the hospital from Emure Ekiti by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Oyebanji Filani and some ministry officials, following...

President Tinubu mourns demise of Namibia president, Geingob

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of Nambian President, Hage Geingob on Sunday. The President in a press statement on Sunday stated, “On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, I extend our deepest condolences to the government and people of Namibia over the passing of His Excellency, President Hage Geingob. “I mourn the painful loss of a veteran in the struggle for democracy, a proponent of good governance, and an advocate for economic,...

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