The Federal Capital Territory Administration will continue to work closely with the Nigerian Armed Forces and all other security agencies for the continuous security of the FCT and the safety of its residents. This was reiterated by the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello when he received a delegation from the Defence…
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah and Justice Centus Nweze of the Supreme Court are expected to be keynote speakers at the official inauguration of Old Seminarians Association of Nigeria (OSAN) in Abuja. Other members of the association that will play key role at the inauguration are a former Inspector-General of…
The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari. The deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving treatment. But he died on Friday, April 17, 2020. May God accept his soul. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly. Femi Adesina Special Adviser…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has stepped up efforts to ensure that the Commission’s 13-floor permanent headquarters complex along Eastern By-Pass in Port Harcourt is completed on schedule. Members of the NDDC Interim Management Committee, IMC, led by the Acting Managing Director, Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, were at the new office complex yesterday to assess…
The Senator Representing Niger East Senatorial District at the Senate, Mohammed Sani Musa has raised alarm over the incessant killings of his constituents by bandits who have continued to wreak havoc on communities in Shiroro, Rafi and Munya local government areas of Niger State.He lamented that despite several appeals and outcry by himself and the…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is partnering with the International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD, in a $129.21million Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Project in the Niger Delta, LIFE-ND, to create jobs and reduce youth restiveness. This was declared by the NDDC Acting Managing Director, Dr Akwagaga Lelegima Enyia, when officials of the United Nations,…
The Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission,NDDC, Professor Nelson Brambaifa, has assured that the Commission will continueto invest in the individual to secure and sustain development in the NigerDelta region and the country at large. Speaking at the launching of the report of Federal Government’s NationalSocial Investment Programme, NSIP, in Abuja yesterday,…
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Chief Justice of Nigeira (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, pending the completion of his trial at the Code of Condcut Tribunal. President Buhari announced the suspension at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja today. He said the suspension followed the order of the CCT directing him to suspend…
The management of Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) planto forge more effective collaboration for quick investigation of serious infractions by oil and gas companies in Nigeria. Engr. Simbi Wabote, the Executive Secretary, NCDMB, who led the management of Board, dropped this hint during a courtesy…
THE WAY OUT: A CLARION CALL FOR COALITION FOR NIGERIA MOVEMENT Special Press Statement By President Olusegun Obasanjo Since we are still in the month of January, it is appropriate to wish all Nigerians Happy 2018. I am constrained to issue this special statement at this time considering the situation of the country. Some of…
