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27 Feb
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has apologised to governors of the 36 states of the federation, over his statement that they recently got N30 billion from the Federal Government to soften the effects of hardship. The former Akwa Ibom governor said his statement was misinterpreted. During plenary last Tuesday, Akpabio had said state governors received N30…
21 Feb
A United Kingdom-based data scientist, Adewale Omoniyi, has asked the state governors in the country to suspend all non-essential capital projects and channel their efforts and resources on eradicating hunger. Omoniyi, who has authored many books on data and statistics in Africa, said the current situation in Nigeria deserves critical and deliberate action plan devoid…
20 Feb
The Ohanaeze Youth organization has launched a strong defence of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, vehemently denying accusations that his policies contributed to Nigeria's current economic woes. The group further alleged that Senator Godswill Akpabio's criticism stems from personal motives rather than genuine concern. In a statement made available to The Guardian,…
19 Feb
A group of constitutional lawyers, led by Yusuf Ahmed Tijani, has emerged as staunch defenders of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, denouncing accusations of economic mismanagement during his tenure as "baseless" and politically motivated. In a statement released on Monday, the lawyers condemned Senator Godswill Akpabio's recent criticism of Emefiele, labeling it a "childish attempt"…
9 Dec
The senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen. Ede Dafinone, has congratulated the President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, on his 61st birthday. Dafinone, in a goodwill message, said the celebrant has distinguished himself as a Nigerian with a vast leadership experience, having served as a two-time governor of Akwa-ibom State, minority leader of…
Senate President, Governors, and Ministers converge at Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong's thanksgiving event
27 Nov
Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong and his family recently welcomed dignitaries from various parts of the country to Calabar, Cross River State...
5 May 2023
AREWA Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has canvassed support for emergence of the outgoing governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, as Senate president.
30 Apr 2023
The Deputy Gubernatorial Candidate of Labour Party in Lagos State, Princess Abiodun Oyefusi has called for the zoning of the Speaker of the House of Representatives/Senate President to a Female Gender in the 10th Assembly. Princess Abiodun stated this while speaking on the role of women in political participation and country's development with newsmen in…
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Despite the exodus of university teachers and attendant shortage of manpower in public universities nationwide, the non-retention policy of the Federal Government has caused over 5,032 first-class graduates to languish in the job market and far away from the tertiary institutions that erstwhile retained them.
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As the whereabouts of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, remain unknown a week after he was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and placed on a watch-list by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
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African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said that Africa's immense economic potential is being undermined by non-transparent resource-backed loans that complicate debt resolution and compromise countries' future growth.
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Ahead of May Day next week, workers are demanding a country that works for all and not just for some privileged few.
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The NPFL has fined Kwara United N6 million for allegedly thwarting the live broadcast of their week 31 game against Akwa United.
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To achieve the global malaria targets 2030, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Malaria Programme has launched a new operational strategy that will change the trajectory of malaria trends.