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Borrowing to fix infrastructure is good for the economy, Minister Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has said. Speaking in Abuja at NANForum, the flagship interview programme of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), he said the country would not make meaningful progress without taking loans to boost infrastructure. “It is in our interest that government […]

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has told President Muhammadu Buhari that Nigerians, as citizens of a democratic state, have every right to demand constitutional restructuring and a democratic forum to deliberate on good governance and national cohesion. The PDP, in a statement yesterday by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, noted that such demands are neither synonymous […]

Buba Marwa, chairman of NDLEA has said that intending couples in Nigeria now would have to do drug test before getting married. He stated this on Saturday at the yearly Ogidi-Ela Day cultural celebration in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi. Marwa was the guest speaker at the occasion. He didn’t say how this will […]

Responding last night to the disclaimer by the Igbo leaders, IPOB and MASSOB said they were unperturbed. Publicity Secretary of IPOB, Comrade Emma Powerful, said the Igbo leaders had never been with his group from time. “Were they with us before now?” Powerful asked when contacted. He said: “We were not looking for them before. […]

A fresh strike by university lecturers seems to be looming after the Academic Staff Union Of Nigeria Universities (ASUU) threatened on Saturday to down tools over alleged refusal of the Accountant General of the Federation to pay the salaries and remit the check-off dues of over 1000 staff for 13 months. The Chairman of the […]

President Muhammadu Buhari says he hopes that Nigerians will cherish the positive achievements of his administration. Buhari spoke on Friday during a book presentation by members of the Muhammadu Buhari and Osinbajo dynamic support group. The book is titled, “A Compendium of 5-Year Achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration from 2015 – 2020”. The president said he […]

The US Mission in Nigeria has warned the public of fake websites and messages advertising US Visa lottery. One of such messages spreading on Whatsapp said, “Take the chance of living in the USA and apply for the official US Green Card Lottery. “The Green Card unlocks the door to the United States for thousands […]

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from this year’s Wimbledon but is planning on returning at the Tokyo Olympics, according to her agent Stuart Duguid. “Naomi won’t be playing Wimbledon this year. She is taking some personal time with friends and family,” Duguid said in a statement on Thursday.” She will be ready for the Olympics and […]

The naira, on Thursday, appreciated by 1.8 percent to N493 to a dollar at the parallel market as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) increased forex supplies to banks. The local currency, which opened at N502 per dollar, gained N17 to N485 during midday trading before closing at N493/$1, according to data on abokiFX.com, a website […]

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said he owes Nigerians for the love they’ve extended to him. The President made the remark during his visit to Maiduguri, Borno state. According to a statement signed by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, the President said all efforts will be made to improve the livelihood of Nigerians, starting with providing […]

The federal government has asked the house of representatives to enact a law to regulate social and online media in Nigeria. At a public hearing organised by the house on Wednesday, Lai Mohammed, minister of information, asked the lawmakers to amend the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) act to empower the agency to regulate social and […]

A Nigerian man, Justice Ondaipe and his wife have welcomed a set of twins after 21 years of marriage without a child.  A family member, Faith Elvis Ovie, who shared the good news on Saturday, June 12, said Ondaipe’s wife gave birth to a boy and a girl. “Congratulations uncle, God is indeed wonderful. After 21 […]

The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has said that the bank is willing to assist the Central Bank of the Gambia to print its legal tender. Emefiele said this in Abuja on Tuesday during a two-day visit by a delegation from the CBG, led by its governor, Mr Buah Saidy. This […]

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says challenges affecting the country require proactive leaders who are prepared to promote unity among Nigerians. According to a statement by Laolu Akande, his spokesman, Osinbajo stated this on Monday when he paid a courtesy visit to Abdulwasiu Lawal, Oniru of Iruland, in Lagos. The traditional ruler is celebrating his first coronation anniversary. […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has been fair to the Southeast, especially in the areas of appointments and infrastructure, Labour  and Employment Minister Chris Ngige has said. Ngige also described Buhari as a friend of the Igbo, absolving him of any blame in the violence in the Southeast. Rather, he blamed the killings and destructions of properties […]