Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has assured that 25 million Nigerians will enjoy electricity in the country by 2023. “We have developed an Economic Sustainability Plan, which includes our flagship Solar Power Naija programme aiming to electrify 5 million households and 25 million people by 2023, leveraging solar mini-grids and stand-alone systems.” Professor Osinbajo, who…
The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has flagged-off a new special operational action plan code-named “OPERATION RP” for the stabilization of security order in the South-East Geopolitical Zone of the country. The IGP launched the special operation, Tuesday 18th May, 2021 at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu as part of efforts targeted at returning the South-Eastern…
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has confirmed that the Federal Government of Nigeria has received GBP 4,214,017.66 of the loot associated with the family members of former Delta State Governor, James Ibori. This was made known by Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister…
Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has dissolved the State Executive Council, Ex-Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu has said. Aniagwu, who confirmed the development, said the decision was taken after Tuesday’s state executive council meeting. He said all commissioners, special advisers, Chief of Staff, Secretary to the Government (SSG), senior political adviser and the chief strategist…
President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the approval of the Senate to access an external loan of 6.183 billion dollars. The amount is to fund the deficit of N5.602 triillon in the 2021 budget. The request was contained in a letter addressed to the President of Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, and read in plenary on Tuesday….
– PASTOR FRANK ONWUMERE, ONE OF THE ILLEGALLY SACKED LG CHAIRMEN HAS ALSO BEEN ARRESTED FOR NO KNOWN OFFENCE. THE DUO OF MR. OJUKWU UKONU AND MR. CASMIR UGBO WERE ARRAIGNED BEFORE A MAGISTRATE THAT SAT IN THE PREMISES OF THE ANTI-KIDNAPPING UNIT. WE APPEAL TO PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AND THE INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE TO…
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese, His Grace, Most Reverend Ignatius Kaigama has tasked Media practitioners to use the Media to promote National Unity. Speaking during the thanksgiving Mass to mark this years World Communication Day celebration at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria in Abuja, Bishop Kaigama said the Media can build and the Media…
A consultant with the Newsplatform Media and former Bursar of the University of Benin Professor May Nwoye has bagged United Nations Eminent Ambassador of World Peace Award. The award was given to her by International Association of World Peace Advocate during the Abuja Leadership Summit and and the celebration of United Nations Development Day and…
URGE IMPROVED FUNDING FOR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE The World Health Organisation Country representative for Nigeria Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo has described the FCT Administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health challenges as one of the best in Nigeria. Dr Mulombo made this remark when a delegation of the WHO paid a visit…
FCTA PRESS RELEASE SECURITY: FCT MINISTER CALLS FOR PUBLICS’ COOPERATION WITH SECURITY AGENCIES CP ASSURES OF ADEQUATE SECURITY DURING SALLAH FESTIVITIES 1. The Honourable Minister of the FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has called on residents of the Territory to always collaborate with security agencies to guarantee the safety and security of lives and property within…
