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17 hours ago
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum yesterday raised concerns that the ongoing feud between Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, could jeopardise the party’s prospects in the 2027 elections.
23 Dec
As things stand, especially with the assumptions in the 2025 budget bill presented by President Tinubu to the National Assembly last week, today’s economic hardship may very well extend into next year and beyond.
21 Dec
Aimienwauu spoke with journalists on the recent hullabaloo on whether the rotational presidency arrangement between the North and South should be maintained in 2027 or not, submitting that those promoting the idea of breaching the pact are unpatriotic elements seeking to destabilise the country.
14 Dec
Against the backdrop of the recent face-off between supporters of Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume
SGF George Akume
13 Dec
The Federal Government has directed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to expand its deployment of digital tools for monitoring and enforcement to enhance road safety and reduce traffic violations nationwide.
15 Nov
To ensure efficiency in the transportation sector, stakeholders at the sixth National Transport Conference emphasised the need to change the narratives through high professionalism in the industry.
29 Oct
Federal Government has restated its commitment to the full implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, stated this, yesterday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja after he met with President Bola Tinubu. Akume, speaking on the compliance level by the sub-nationals, applauded state governors, who had…
SGF George Akume
28 Oct
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to the full implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage, assuring that no form of partial implementation will be tolerated. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, made this statement on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, after meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Akume, commenting…
19 Oct
With the geometric rise in cyber threats cases across Africa, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has said that the Federal Government is determined to tackle cyber threats headlong
2 Oct
Nigeria's oldest surviving newspaper, The Catholic Herald weekly newspaper, a publication of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, is set to hold its centenary lecture and awards presentation in Lagos.
SGF George Akume
27 Sep
Federal Government has ordered that Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration should be low-key in reflection of the widespread hardship in the country. 
SGF George Akume
26 Sep
The federal government has acknowledged, with regret, the suffering Nigerians are going through due to the daunting economic challenges occasioned by petroleum subsidy removal and pledged to adopt measures to cushion the effects. "This government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is very much aware of and deeply sympathises with all Nigerians over the economic conditions…

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