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Blueprint for averting Nigeria’s breakup revealed in new book
By Michael Owhoko -- A new book on how Nigeria can avert the looming threat of implosion arising from growing discontent over current political system has been released. The book,…
Meet Professor Ibrahim Gambari, New Chief of Staff to Buhari
Professor Ibrahim Gambari By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- Professor Agboola Ibrahim Gambari has been appointed the new chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. Prof. Gambari, a Nigerian scholar, diplomat and…
Bayelsa orders total lockdown after confirming COVID-19 index case
Governor Diri Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has declared a total lockdown in the state, starting from midnight of Monday, April 27. The governor said only essential workers, pharmaceuticals and…
COVID-19: FG approves relaxed lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, FCT effective May 4 …Announces 14-day total lockdown on Kano
Buhari By Ngozi Onyeakusi-- President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a phased and gradual easing of lockdown measures imposed one month ago on the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja, as well…
Buhari describes ex- Attorney General Chief Richard Akinjide’s death as loss to Nigeria
Buhari By Ngozi Onyeakusi-- President Muhammadu Buhari has described the death of former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Richard Osuolate Akinjide (SAN) as a loss…
FCT, Lagos, and Ogun residents express worry as FG extends lockdown by 14 days
Buhari By Ngozi Onyeakusi-- Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos and Ogun states are in for hard times as the federal government on Monday extended the lockdown occasioned by…
Peter Obi denies donating to COVID-19 fund
•Ex-Governor Peter Obi Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the last Presidential elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has dismissed reports from some corners that he donated a…
Presidency directs lawmakers returning from overseas trip to report at NCDC
Gbajabiamila, Lawan The chief of staff to the president, Mr. Abba Kyari has written a terse letter to the two presiding officers of the senate and the House of Representatives,…
Sanwo-Olu orders civil servants to work from home
The Lagos State Government has directed all civil servants in the state to stay at home for the next 14 days. The State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who gave the order…
Confusion As Court Orders Suspension Of Oshiomhole As APC Chairman
Oshiomhole The FCT high court has given an order restraining Comrade Adams Oshomole from parading himself as the National Chairman of the ruling, All Progressives Congress, APC. By this ruling,…