The Federal Government has declared Thursday as public holiday to mark Eid-el-Maulud

  Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed this is in a statement by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga, on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated the Muslim faithful both at home and abroad for witnessing the occasion. He enjoined the … Read more

PDP YOUTH LEADER WHOSE BUILDING WAS DEMOLISHED SACKED BY PDP IN RIVERS STATE

Princewill Osarojiji, owner of one of the hotels demolished by the Governor of Rivers State on Sunday has been expelled by the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Osarojiji is the Youth Leader of the party for Eleme Local Government Area. Recall that Wike had also declared Osarojiji of Eleme Alode Ward 2 … Read more

COVID 19; RIVERS STATE GOVERNOR EASE OBIO/AKPOR AND PORT HARCOURT LOCKDOWN FOR 2 DAYS

The Rivers State Governor, Governor Nyesom Wike during his speech this morning has eased the total lockdown which was imposed on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt LGA since 7th May 2020. The governor said that the eased will take effect from Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th May 2020 while the shut down continues from Thursday 14th … Read more

POLICE ARREST THREE PEOPLE FOR INSULTING BUHARI AND KATSINA STATE GOVERNOR

PMB Police arrest three people for allegedly insulting President Mohammadu Buhari and Governor Aminu Masari, governor of Katsina State The Katsina police command disclosed that the suspects were arrested for making a viral video on social where they insulted the president and the Katsina state governor The police said the offenders violated the provisions of … Read more

COVID-19: BUHARI OUTLINE MEASURE TAKEN SINCE THE OUTBREAK OF CORONA VIRUS IN NIGERIA

The Presidency on Thursday released a list of what it said President Muhammadu Buhari has done so far since the Coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria and what he is still doing. It began by recalling that In his broadcast to the nation on Sunday, President Buhari declared that, “In Nigeria’s fight against Covid-19, there is no … Read more

COVID-19: KWARA STATE GOVERNMENT ORDERS THE CLOSURE ITS LOCAL BORDERS

Kwara state government has ordered for the immediate closure of all its local and external borders due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Crises It said that it is an attempt to ramp up efforts to block entries of vehicles from outside and prevent the outbreak of COVID-19 in the state. Deputy Governor and Chairman state Technical … Read more

CORONA VIRUS: GOVERNOR SUSPENDS CHAIRMAN OF OBIO/AKPOR LGA

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has ordered for immediate suspension of the Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area and his deputy for failing to implement his directives to curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the council. The Governor in a statement signed by his Special Assitant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, imposed … Read more

PRESIDENT BUHARI ORDERS THE SHUT DOWN OF LAGOS, ABUJA AND OGUN STATE FOR 14 DAYS

Commercial city Lagos, capital city Abuja and industrial hub, Ogun State, will remain under a lockdown as the Federal Government steps up the battle to contain the coronavirus pandemic. The shutdown, which will be for an initial two weeks, “is the containment period to identify, trace and isolate all individuals that have come into contact … Read more

COVID-19: MILITARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PRESIDENT’S ORDER ON SHUTDOWN, WARNS RESIDENTS

NIGERIAN ARMY The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday said the Armed Forces of Nigeria is ready to execute the Presidential directive on the fight against the Coronavirus (Covid-19) The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, speaking at a news conference on Monday in Abuja, said the military has a two-way plan, including giving medical … Read more

I WILL RETIRE IN DAURA AFTER MY SECOND TENURE ; SAY BUHARI

The President of The Federal republic of Nigeria, President Muhamadu Buhari says after the completion of  his second term in 2023 he would retire to Daura. Daura which is the home town of Buhari, located in Katsina State, northern Nigeria The President made this comment on Tuesday while meeting with traditional rulers at the presidential … Read more

POLITICS: APC SUSPENDS TWO OF ITS MEMBERS (AMOSUN AND OKOROCHA)

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, says it has suspended  two of its members, Ibikunle Amosun, governor of Ogun, and Rochas Okorocha, his Imo of Imo State his counterpart over anti-party activities. Lanre Issa-Onilu the APC spokesman, made this known in a statement on Friday, Speaking further, the APC spokesman said the Director-General … Read more

CHIEF OLISA AGBAKOBA A SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA WARNS ATIKU AGAINST GOING TO COURT

Chief Olisa Agbakoba A Senior Advocate of Nigeria has warned Atiku Abubakar, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)Presidential candidate decline his idea of going to the court. According to Agbakoba, heading for the court or tribunal may only derail Atiku’s journey to becoming a statesman. The top lawyer, however, agreed the 2019 presidential election was not without … Read more

AFTER PRESIDENT BUHARI VICTORY, NIGERIA BONDS RISE TO 5-7 MONTHS

After the Victory of President Muhammadu Buhari on the Presidential Election, Nigeria’s dollar-denominated government bonds rose to 5-7 month highs  It was observed that the country’s longer-dated bonds were up as much as 0.8 cents in the dollar to extend a more than 10 cents rally since the start of the year. Meanwhile, in another … Read more