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8 Mar
The automotive sector with its tremendous value chains provide Nigeria a fast way towards industrialisation, Minister of State for Industry, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Senator John Enoh has said. Speaking at the unveiling of EV T6 buses by NEV Motors, Enoh said for the country to achieve economic growth and prosperity,…
7 Mar
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has made an emotional appeal for fairness and understanding in the case of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging leaders to adopt a balanced approach in handling gender-related challenges in governance. This happened barely a few hours after the Nigerian Senate slammed a six-month suspension on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan…
7 Mar
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are questioning a former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohanenye, under President Bola Tinubu, for alleged involvement in the misappropriation, violation of procurement processes, and diversion of public funds amounting to N138m. The funds were allegedly misappropriated during the disbursement of the 2023 budgeted allocation for…
27 Jan
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, on Monday expressed concern that certain politicians are trying to influence the Cash Transfer Register. Yilwatda said these politicians are attempting to sway low-income individuals who are included in the social register, aiming to benefit from the government's conditional cash transfer programme. According to him,…
26 Jan
A Diaspora group, under the auspices of Plateau State Association, USA, Inc. (PSA-USA), has mourned the death of former Minister of FCT, Jeremiah Useni. The PSA-USA, in a condolence message signed by its President, Dr. Barth Shepkong, on Sunday, and made available to newsmen in Abuja, described him as a visionary statesman who inspired many…
26 Jan
Public affairs analyst and philanthropist, Alhaji Abdulrahman Sade, known as Sadaukin Bauchi, has praised Minister of Works David Umahi for his competence and proven track record. Sade dismissed allegations that Umahi had awarded a section of the Abuja-Kaduna road project to a non-existent company. Speaking on Sunday, Sade, a long-time observer of Umahi's work, emphasized…
23 Jan
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has raised the alarm over the risks associated with skin bleaching and made a case for public reorientation to stop this harmful practice. Dr Salako, speaking at a workshop in Libreville, Gabon, on January 22, 2025, noted the World Health Organisation's (WHO) distinction…
19 Jan
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday, said that the actions and utterances of some leaders of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are pulling the party backwards and making reconciliation difficult. He said it was wrong for many leaders of the party to be so desperately seeking the removal of the…
18 Jan
The Minister for Youth Development, Hon. Comrade Wisdom Olawande has assured of youths inclusiveness in the governance of the country under the President Bola Tinubu government. At a strategic meeting held at the weekend in Abuja, the minister emphasized the importance of unity among youth leaders under the "Country First" mantra. The Minister who reconciled…
18 Jan
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the removal of speed bumps on the country’s highways to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on major roads. Umahi made this known at a two-day Retreat for Federal Ministry of Works Highway Engineers and Managerial Staff on Friday in Abuja. The retreat with the theme “Ensuring…
18 Jan
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on Friday decried the incessant vandalism of critical power transmission equipment in the country. Adelabu made this known at the official inauguration of a 100MVA Power Transformer at the 132/33kv Transmission Substation in Isolo, Lagos. According to the minister, the issue of vandalism being experienced in all the…
17 Jan
Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, held a constructive phone conversation today with the United States (U.S.) Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell, on strengthening bilateral cooperation between both countries. The call reinforced the strong and enduring partnership between Nigeria and the U.S., as both nations continue to address key bilateral issues of mutual…
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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi has condemned the ban on political rallies and convoys imposed by the state government. State Chairman of SDP, Mr Ahmed Attah, issued the condemnation in a statement signed by the SDP Press Secretary, Isaiah Ijele, on Tuesday in Lokoja. The party described the ban as an attack on…
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Alhaji Abbas Sunusi, the revered Galadima of Kano, has passed on at the age of 91 in Kano on Tuesday. He was a prominent figure in the Emirate, who served as Wamban Kano and senior Councilor under the late Emir Alhaji Ado Bayero from 1963 to 2020. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
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