As Nigeria marks its 60th independence on Oct. 1, some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and consumers in the power sector have called on the Federal Government to reverse the privatisation of the industry. The citizens spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday. They said that in spite of the …

Commends Reps for stepping down Water Resources Bill Samuel Ortom By Peter Duru – Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom has urged the National Assembly to prevail on the federal government to drop its plans to build a rail line from Nigeria to Niger Republic at the cost of $1.9billion. The Governor insisted that the rail project to …

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, says the ongoing emergency rehabilitation of the Eko Bridge linking Alaka is almost completed and will be ready for use in October. Popoola told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) while inspecting the bridge in Lagos on Wednesday that the new bearings had arrived from …

President Muhammadu Buhari Some Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) senators on Wednesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for what they called his unique approach to governance. Two of the PDP lawmakers, who spoke at plenary, commended Buhari’s leadership style for prioritising the interest of Nigerians over partisanship. Also read: ELECTIONS: Stop seeking endorsement from Bishops, Imams ― …

FRSC Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, By Chris Ochayi – Abuja The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has called on all Nigerians to pray for a prosperous nation on the occasion of the celebration of Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary. Oyeyemi, who made the call in his message marking the anniversary, …

Rotimi Akeredolu Agriculture was the chief support of the Nigerian economy in the past. It was then the country’s major source of revenue and foreign exchange earnings. Nigeria was a large-scale exporter of cash crops such as groundnuts, palm oil, cocoa, rubber and cotton. She was also a major exporter of hide and skin. But agriculture …

Move to rejig laws setting up thieving agencies Approves fresh N4.28trn borrowing By Tordue Salem – Abuja As President Muhammadu Buhari plans to lay the 2021 budget before the National Assembly next week, the House of Representatives on Wednesday, approved the 2021-2023 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP). Part of the details …

Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation, has raised concerns over the inducement of voters ahead of Oct. 10, Ondo governorship election. Mr Samson Itodo, Executive Director, Yiaga Africa said this in a statement on Wednesday Abuja. Itodo said that as political activities gather momentum ahead of the election, Yiaga Africa Watching The Vote was observing …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lapos State. By Olasunkanmi Akoni No fewer than 22,600 families and 5,500 small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs in Lagos will benefit from the unconditional cash transfer programme for vulnerable communities affected by COVID-19 in the state. The programme, also known as the COVID-19 basket fund, is an initiative of the United Nations …

By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City Continuous rainfall yesterday has flooded Anegbette, Udaba, Ekperi areas of Etsako Central Area of Edo state rendering many of the residents homeless and waters running into homes. A community leader in the area, Suleiman Gbagudu lamented the situation. He said “More than half of the community has been taken over by …

Ateke Tom By Davies Iheamnachor A Council of Chiefs in Okirika Local Government Area of Rivers State has stated that King Ateke Tom did not reign in the region as a criminal, but as a peacemaker and freedom fighter. The Council of Chiefs from Okochiri, also cautioned the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, against attacks on …

England’s Queen Elizabeth By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Her Majesty, The Queen of England, has sent a message of felicitation to President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary, October 1, 2020. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina in a statement he issued in Abuja, Wednesday, said the message …

By Tordue Salem, Abuja The House of Representatives on Wednesday, mandated the National Boundary Commission to urgently begin the demarcation of the boundary between the communities in Nasarawa State and the Benue states, to curtail incessant crises. A motion for the demarcation was sponsored by Rep. Abubakar Nalaraba who representing Awe/ Doma/Kokona federal constituency of Nasarawa …

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru AS part of activities commemorating the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation from the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Thursday, October 1, 2020. This was made known in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina in Abuja …

Senate President Lawan By Henry Umoru, Abuja President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has asked security agencies in Plateau State and by extension, the country to provide security for all citizens, especially the traditional rulers to ensure their protection. Speaking yesterday in Abuja following a point of order raised by Senator Istifanus Gyang, Peoples Democratic …

President Muhammadu Buhari By David Royal As part of activities commemorating the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation from the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Thursday, October 1, 2020. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the president’s special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina. The …

By Kingsley Omonobi In furtherance of its capacity-building efforts to tackle various internal security challenges in the country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has graduated another set of 6 pilots in tactical and basic flying. The combined graduation ceremony, which took place on Tuesday, 29 September 2020, comprised 2 pilots of the Tactical Flying Course 24 …

The Enugu Youth Forum has confirmed the All Progressive Congress Chairman Enugu state, Chief Dr. Ben Nwoye as one of its patron. The award was conferred by the youth forum last Saturday in Enugu when EYF Coordinator, Comr. Onyeabochukwu Christian led a team on solidarity visit to the chairman. ALSO READ: NAFDAC to phase out production …

…Opts for low key celebration Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu By Olasunkanmi Akoni In view of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, Lagos State Governor, Mr, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has cancelled the earlier planned public parade and other activities to mark Nigeria’s 60 Independence Day Anniversary on October 1, 2020. Sanwo-Olu, announced the cancellation in a statement on Wednesday, by the …

By Davies Iheamnachor The Federal Government says it is set to commence mangrove restoration in the Niger Delta region. This is just as FG has handed over seven remediated sites in the Ogoni clean-up to National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, NOSDRA, for due verification and certification. The Minister of Environment, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar …