Whose Hate Speech Threatens National Unity?
November 24, 2019
10:46 am
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Food Sufficiency Will Improve National Security – Buhari
November 23, 2019
5:29 pm
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to embrace farming as it will ensure food security which in turn, will improve the security situation in the land.
He made the appeal on Saturday while delivering the goodwill message at the 2019 Farmers’ Day in Obie, Rivers State, organised by Nigerian Agip Oil Company.
The president acknowledged farmers as the catalysts that led the country to the food self-sufficiency it now enjoys and for saving it billions of dollars yearly, which otherwise would have been spent on food importation.
“Agriculture is one of the veritable ways to economic recovery. It guarantees employment …
Minister Queries NFF Over Dismal Outings Of National Teams
November 19, 2019
11:10 am
Sports Minister, Mr. Sunday Dare, has rapped chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the inability of the country’s national teams to make major impact in major international tournaments this year.
Dare met the leadership of the NFF on Monday and after the brief meeting that lasted barely 30 minutes, the minister demanded that they must hand in a written explanation to the federal government, detailing what was responsible for the poor outing of national teams in four major tournaments.
“We need to run a reality check. Nigerians are not happy with our state of football. We must start …
Putin Honours Afreximbank CEO With Russian National Award
November 5, 2019
8:22 am
Russian President, Vladimir Putin on Monday bestowed the national honour of “The Order of Friendship” on Prof. Benedict Oramah, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Moscow.
Spokesman of Afreximbank, Obi Emekekwue in a statement said the award took place during a ceremony held in the Kremlin, seat of the Government of the Russian Federation, and was witnessed by senior members of the government and other dignitaries.
The Order of Friendship is a state decoration established by Boris Yeltsin, the first president of the Russian Federation, and is awarded to Russian and foreign nationals for; Special merit in strengthening …
FG Should Adopt Arik As National Carrier – AMCON MD
November 3, 2019
11:09 am
The Managing Director of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, has called on the Federal Government to adopt Arik Air as a national carrier rather than trying to set up a new airline from scratch.
Kuru said this when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions led by Senator Uba Sani and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu.
He urged the 9th Assembly to reform the aviation sector, saying it will enable airlines such as Arik, which AMCON took over in February 2017 to remain in business for years to come. Kuru …
Border Closure For National, ECOWAS Interest – Omo-Agege
November 1, 2019
4:03 pm
Omo-Agege who was represented by Mr Efe Duku, his Special Adviser on Legislative and Plenary Matters, said that the Parliament agreed with the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari on the land border closure.
The Deputy Senate President explained that the non-compliance with the provision of
Fela Deserves National Honour, Says Vice President Osinbajo
October 26, 2019
3:39 am
The Vice President of Nigeria Yemi Osinbajo stated that Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti deserves national honour.
Osinbajo made this statement at a town hall meeting in Edo State on Friday while responding to one of the people present at the meeting who had suggested that the National Theatre Lagos be named after the late music legend.
The Vice President said the late Afrobeat maestro deserves such national honour from the government even after his death both as a Nigerian and father of Nigerian modern music. However, he noted that the decision to bestow national honour on Fela was not his …
National Assembly To Pass 2020 Appropriation Bill In Dec
October 23, 2019
3:12 pm
The Chairman of the National Assembly, Sen. Ahmad Lawan, said that the assembly would ensure the passage of the 2020 Appropriation Bill of ₦10.33 trillion in December.
Lawan who is also the President of the Senate said this at the two-day Joint National Budget Hearing on the 2020 Appropriation Bill in the National Assembly Complex on Wednesday.
President Muhammadu Buhari had on Oct. 8, presented the budget proposal to a joint session of the national assembly with a call on the legislators to change the present budget cycle to January-December.
“We have set between the two chambers; and we …
NIN More Important Than National ID Card – Commission’s DG
October 19, 2019
5:07 pm
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said the delay in the issuance of the national identity cards for Nigerians was due to the high cost of production.
Besides, the Commission stated that the National Identification Number (NIN) was more important than the card, explaining that once a citizen or resident is enrolled, his or her captured data remains more important than the identification card itself.
Director-General of the Commission, Engineer Aziz Aliyu, told newsmen in Abuja that insufficient funding was a key factor hindering effective service delivery of NIMC. On assumption of office in 2015, Aliyu said he met …
Gowon At 85: You Are A Legend Of National Unity – Buhari
October 19, 2019
1:31 am
- Kept the country as one with his sense of vision, wisdom and discipline
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja celebrated former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on the occasion of his 85th birthday scheduled for today, describing him as a living legend and a symbol of national unity.
Buhari, according to a statement by his media adviser, Mr. Femi Adesina, said Gowon, despite being the youngest ruler of Nigeria so far, kept the country as one with his sense of vision, wisdom and discipline.
He said Gowon laid the foundation for Nigeria to thrive by creating federating units and …
Sanwo-Olu Promises To Help Resuscitate National Stadium
October 16, 2019
9:51 am
The Lagos State Governor Jide Sanwo-Olu at the weekend pledged to help resuscitate the National Stadium at Surulere to the benefit of the residents, especially the youth.
Speaking during the Lagos leg of Sports Minister, Sunday Dare’s tour of sporting facilities owned by the Federal Government, Sanwo-Olu lamented the state of the stadium, saying it had been left unused and promised to work with the sports ministry to ensure it was brought back to good use for everyone.
“We’ve seen the state of negligence, disuse at the National Stadium, Surulere. What we are taking away from here is that we …
Nigerians To Pay ₦5,000 For National ID Card Renewal
October 15, 2019
8:59 am
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), says the renewal of the National Identity Card will cost five thousand naira (₦5,000) payable through remita.
This was disclosed by its tweeter handle (@nimc_ng) monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday, and confirmed by a staff of the Corporate Department of the NIMC.
NIMC also said that applicants who wish to renew their card can visit any NIMC office with the required documents to obtain their card.
” The requirements include a written application with attached proof of payment receipt made through remita, bank teller, NIN slip and …
