Politics

Olabode Adaramola Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State,  has reiterated the commitment of his administration  to accelerated rural development despite the economic challenges faced by the state. He gave the assurance  while  embarking  on mid-term project assessment tour to Bangi, the headquarters of Mariga local government  of the state. The Governor who stated that though the state and the …

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Folake Sokoya A political group in Ogun State, the Lado Vanguard has condemned what it termed as an unjust barricading of the Owode International Market, proposed venue of the conferment of a chieftaincy title on a member of House of Representatives and Chairman, Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, by some men of the Nigerian Police Force led by the …

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday thanked millions of Nigerians who have been sending good wishes and praying for his health and well-being in mosques and churches throughout the country. In a statement by the Special Adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, the President said that he was immensely grateful for the prayers, show of love and concern. He also reassured Nigerians …

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The Edo House of Assembly on Monday passed the state’s 2017 budget proposal of N153.18bn. Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo had on December 19, 2016 presented a budget proposal of N150bn to the Assembly for consideration and passage. The budget consists of N75.11bn for capital expenditure, while the proposed recurrent expenditure stood at N74.9 billion The Assembly increased the appropriation …

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President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly today, February 5, 2017, informing of his desire to extend his leave in order to complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors. The President had planned to return to Abuja this evening, but was advised to complete the test cycle before returning. The notice …

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Olabode Adaramola Niger state government has sent a passionate appeal to the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency , ensure the completion of the Suleja – Minna dual carriage road project before the commencement of this year’s raining season. The appeal was contained in a Press statement made available to the news men in Minna yesterday by the …

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The Federal Government has secured $1.5 billion from the China Exim Bank to begin work on the Lagos-Ibadan rail line project. Briefing the Senate Committee on Land Transport, chaired by Gbenga Ashafa, Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi explained that the foundation of the Lagos-Ibadan Segment Two of the Lagos- Kano rail project would be laid before March 31. He explained that …

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There are strong indications that Ogun East Senator, Buruji Kashamu has dropped support for Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, the 2015 gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party and opted for another Yewa candidate, Lagos based Senator Olamilekan Yayi. Indications to this emerged recently as many politicians believed to be so close to the Ijebu Igbo politicians have taken prominent position …

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in conjunction with the European Union (EU), has launched the implementation of the European Union Support to ECOWAS Regional Peace, Security and Stability Mandate Programme (ECOWAS-EU PSS Project) aimed at creating the right atmosphere for development in the region.   The project, which will see ECOWAS, EU and other developmental partners committing …

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The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi has stated that the Federal Government had released N72bn as its counterpart funds for the construction of the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge railway line. The minister on Monday, made this disclosure at the Second Presidential Business Forum, which was presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential …

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