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As the remains of late Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu was committed to mother earth on Friday, a cross section of the deceased’s political associates took time highlight the achievements the late Senator as the.... Read more via Daily Post Nigeria – https://ift.tt/2vUzX7b Get More Nigeria...

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, on Friday, disclosed that the Federal government of Nigeria is working towards making management and control of land borders ICT-driven for effective surveillance and intelligence gathering..... Read more via Daily Post Nigeria –...

National President of Middle Belt Forum, MBF, Dr. Pogu Bitrus, has stated that the North misused the opportunity of holding onto power for several years with nothing to show for it..... Read more via Vanguard News – https://ift.tt/2T2Ondj Get More Nigeria Political News

Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, Chairman house of representatives committee on aviation, in this interview with Tordue Salem, speaks on a myriad of problems bedevilling the aviation sector, the need for reforms and suggests stringent sanctions.... Read more via Vanguard News – https://ift.tt/2HN4Woa Get...

The national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu has welcomed Kano Governor at his home in Lagos. The Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje has paid a courtesy visit to the national leader of the All Progressives Congres, Bola Tinubu in Lagos state.... Read more...

The Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has advised a former governor of the state, Ayodele Fayose, to perish the thought of defecting to the APC. The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Ade Ajayi, said this in Ado Ekiti, on Thursday... Read more via Welcome To Ladun...

APC had earlier asked INEC to conduct a fresh governorship election in Bayelsa state after the Supreme Court nullified the election of his party’s candidate, David Lyon. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has returned to the Supreme Court asking the court to reverse its judgment disqualifying...

Following public outcry over Federal Government’s thirst for borrowing, especially from Chinese government and institutions, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has appealed for understanding, saying that borrowing from China does not amount to mortgaging the country. The agency, yesterday, in …...

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has clarified that the $500 million loan being sought from China is not for the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) alone. At a media briefing yesterday in Abuja, the minister said the loan was for three major projects contrary to...

People with disabilities, in collaboration with women and youth groups, have called on the leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi state to support increased participation for marginalized groups. The marginalized groups which were supported and trained by … Read more via...

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali, appeared before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts on Thursday. He appeared after he was summoned several times by the panel. Mr Ali appeared before the committee to respond to queries in an auditor-general’s report...

On Thursday, a member of the House of Representatives, Nicholas Ossai accused the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo Agege of using his position to block his bill on establishment of a tertiary institution in his constituency. The lawmaker, who is also from Delta state as Omo-Agege, said …...

The United Progressive Party (UPP) has announced the collapse of its structures nationwide into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following its recent deregistration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement yesterday, former National Chairman of the...

As Edo State 2020 governorship election draws nearer, stakeholders in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state and across the country have continued to express worry over the chances of their party retaining power. One of their major concerns … Read more via The Guardian...

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has blamed the Federal and State Governments for the rise in insurgent citizenship, saying instead of investing in the welfare of the people, the government is investing heavily multi-billion naira weapons of war. The chairman, … Read more via The...

The Federal Government yesterday denied allegations by Amnesty International (AI) that Nigerian troops burnt some villages and forcefully displaced the residents. Although the Defence Headquarters had responded … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News –...

Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has distanced himself from the protest by youths at the residence of the Odilis’ over the Supreme court verdict.... Read more via Daily Post Nigeria – https://ift.tt/32dpAY6 Get...

Imo State governor on Thursday visited President Muhammadu Buhari requesting for a refund of state funds spent building federal roads in the state. Governor Hope Uzodimma while briefing state house correspondents after the private meeting with the... Read more via Channels Television –...

Edo Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has revoked the statutory right of occupancy granted to a former Delta Governor Chief James Ibori in respect to a property on plot 103A Aiguobasimwin Crescent, old GRA, Oredo local government.... Read more via Welcome To Ladun Liadi’s Blog –...

Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, has condemned the proposed plans to establish an agency that would be responsible for the rehabilitation, deradicalization, and integration of repentant Boko Haram members in the country.... Read more via Naijaloaded – https://ift.tt/2HIcIjm...