The House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee has proposed the creation of 31 more states, increasing the total from 36 to 67. The proposal was presented during a plenary session on Thursday in Abuja by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. The committee outlined the distribution of the proposed states, with six in the North Central, four […]
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A former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that Nigerian politicians are in power to steal, kill, and retain power. Amaechi made this remark at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria held earlier this week, aimed at discussing pathways to good governance and political integrity in Nigeria. While speaking at the event, […]
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Former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has criticized Nigeria’s designation as a partner country by BRICS, stating that the nation deserves full membership in the multinational bloc. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, January 20, the political science professor described the status granted to Nigeria as a slight on the country, […]
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A “Cry for my Beloved Country “: An Open Letter to The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria written by Hon. Chief Daemi kunaiyi-Akpanah Your Excellency, Mr. President, I hope this letter meets you well. Please accept my sincere compliments during this season of hope. You do not know me. I’m a Kalabari man from the […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu and Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Mbasogo on Wednesday evening in Malabo signed an agreement on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project, further affirming the partnership for mutual development. This is according to a Thursday statement by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale. He said the agreement covered legislative and regulatory measures for the gas […]
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On January 18, 2024, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN had announced the relocation of its headquarters from Abuja to Lagos after a directive from Festu Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) also made a similar announcement. However the move has continued to elicit controversial debates nationwide. Some […]
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HE Dr Maureen Tamuno attended a strategy retreat on the roadmap, strategic plan, and structure for the new Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy (FMMBE) as a consultant. Her expertise in Seabed Matters as a Facilitator of the informal working group on Inspection, Compliance and Enforcement in the Authority also as former Permanent representative […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has given the assurance that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration will find a permanent solution to the perennial flooding in Isheri, Agboyi and other communities, along the borderline between Lagos and Ogun States. The Minister gave the assurance when she visited Isheri and Agboyi […]
Continue ReadingThe Former vice president and presidential candidate of PDP in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, stated this on Monday in Abuja at a World Press Conference on the Presidential Election Petition Judgement by the Supreme Court. Press statement reads, “Someone asked me what I would do if I lost my election petition appeal at the […]
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By Suoyo Ekubo The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola on Thursday commissioned the Mission to Seafarers Centre reconstructed by the Nigerian Ports Authority. The facility will enhance best practice requirements for Seafarers in the maritime sector. Speaking at the event, the Minister commended the NPA Management’s prompt intervention in rehabilitating the Seafarers […]
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