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Reps summon Buhari over killings

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2018 0

…Suspend plenary in honour of victims …Pass no confidence vote on security chiefs The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, summoned President Muhammadu Buhari to speak to lawmakers on the rising state of insecurity and the killings in parts of the country and what his

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Subsidy: Oil mafias planned to kill me, Okonjo-Iweala reveals

Ihesiulo Grace 25 April 2018 0

Two-time minister of finance and Word Bank financial consultant, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has revealed that there was plot by oil mafias in Nigeria to kill her while serving as minister under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration. TheCable online medium also quoted Okonjo -Iweala as saying that the mafias orchestrated the kidnapping of her mother as part […]

Nigeria Politics

Niger Delta youths poorer under Buhari – Group

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2018 0

Some Niger Delta activists under the aegis of National Assembly of Ex-Militants (NAE) have said that youths in the oil-producing region have become poorer under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Acting National Coordinator of the group, Ibifuro Pureheart, who said this in a statement, asserted that Niger Delta youths “cannot afford another four […]

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IMT: Enugu Govt. approves N810 million for upgrade of infrastructure

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2018 0

In continuation of its efforts towards the repositioning and revamping of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi administration on Thursday had a final deliberation on the presentation earlier made by the Governing Council of the Institute and approved the sum of N810 million for further upgrade of infrastructure in […]

Health News

WHO pledges to strengthen NAFDAC, NCDC laboratories for optimal performance

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2018 0

The World Health Organisation (WHO), has pledged to support the ongoing effort of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in getting its laboratory WHO prequalified for essential medicines. WHO said this would be done through technical support to the agency and capacity building for its staff for effective laboratory management. […]

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Declare employment vacancies, Dickson directs commission’s Boss

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2018 0

Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa sate on Wednesday, vowed that, his administration would not be dissuaded from bequeathing a highly professionalized, disciplined and motivated public service, through the ongoing reforms. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Francis Ottah Agbo, Dickson stated this during a live media interview

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I’m bothered about Nigeria’s security, economy, Buhari tells British PM

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the three-pronged focus of his administration on Monday when he held a bilateral meeting with British Prime Minister, Theresa May on Monday at 10, Downing Street, London. Buhari told the British PM that while politicians in the country are preoccupied with politics, he is bothered about the security, economy and […]

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We’ll justify your trust in us, Buhari assures Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that his administration would do its best to justify “your trust in us, and that confidence won’t be abused.” The President spoke in London Sunday while receiving the Buhari Diaspora Support Organization, led by Mr. Charles Efe Sylvester. “I am happy that people like you are here, on your […]

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Our administration has no hidden religious agenda – Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on religious leaders to work towards the broader goal of building a strong and unified nation, and avoid insinuations that could divide the populace along religious lines reiterating that his administration has no hidden religious agenda. Receiving a delegation of the Arewa Pastors Non-Denominational Initiative for Peace in Nigeria, on

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Okowa on projects commissioning spree in Warri

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2018 0

Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on Tuesday, engaged in commissioning of projects in Warri North and Warri South local government areas of Delta State, saying, his administration was committed to executing more projects across the state. Among the projects commissioned are, the Iwere College road, access road to Awaritse Industrial Park, Obite-Ugbo and Korobe […]

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Okowa explains his administration’s involvement in markets’ development

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2018 0

Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has explained why his administration was involved in the construction of markets despite the fact that it is the function of local government councils to do so, saying markets grow rural commerce. The Governor at a quarterly interactive session with Journalists on Wednesday in Asaba stated that his administration […]

Interviews

Systemic failure responsible for corruption in the Judiciary -Pedro

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2018 0

Lawal Pedro, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), is the immediate past Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justices, Lagos State, in this interview with INIOBONG IWOK, he assesses the anti-graft war of the current administration, the 2015 general elections, among other sundry issues. What is your assessment of the state of the judiciary? If I […]

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Obasanjo and the extent of presidential powers

Ihesiulo Grace 31 January 2018 0

More than a week after President Olusegun Obasanjo released his state of the nation commentary and devastating assessment of the Buhari administration, it has remained the main subject in the public arena in Nigeria. It is a measure of the stature, influence and capacity of the elder statesman that whenever he intervenes as he has […]

Interviews

Buhari’s administration has stagnated Nigeria -Sir Dike

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2018 0

Eze sir Steve Dike (KSJI), is the Eze Udo 1 of Igando / Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State. In this interview with INIOBONG IWOK, Dike says the President Muhammadu Buhari led All progressive Congress (APC) administration, is not sincere about it programmes and policies for the country. How do you react to […]

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FCT to hold stakeholders conference on Abuja master plan

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2018 0

In view of the urgent need for the review of the already distorted Abuja master plan, the Administration has braced to address critical issues arising from the implementation and abuse of the FCT master plan. Consequently, a stakeholder conference on the theme: “Repositioning Abuja for the Development of a Sustainable City,” is planned to hold […]

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Lagos generated N503.7bn IGR in 2017 – Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 12 January 2018 0

…Says Y2017 budget recorded 82% performance Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday commended residents of the State for supporting his administration to deliver on key projects in various sectors and sections, revealing that the State generated a total of N503.7billion revenue in 2017 despite the harsh economic climate in the country. Ambode gave […]

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NUPEC boss drums support for Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 10 January 2018 0

…Urges him to sign Peace Corps Bill The Commandant General of National Unity and Peace Corps, Dr. Chinedu Nneji has called on Nigerians to support the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to enable him deliver on his election promises. Nneji also urged the President to sign into law the Peace Corps Bill which has been […]

Politics

Your government is corrupt, lack focus, Ozekhome tells Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2018 0

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Mike Ozekhome has lambasted the incumbent administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, accusing it of being corrupt and lacking focus, stressing that the administration as presently constituted can never deliver the much needed dividend of democracy to Nigerians. In a release to newsmen, the Edo born […]

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Human Trafficking: Edo partners FG to check scourge – Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2018 0

The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said that his administration is working with the Federal Government on a programme that will assist skilled people to migrate legally. Obaseki who said this on Monday in his New Year broadcast, explained that the initiative is part of efforts to dissuade people from embarking on […]

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Ikpeazu flags off ward ward’s projects in Olokoro

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2018 0

Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has formally flagged off the “one ward one project initiative of his administration aimed at taking development to the grassroots.’ The programme is to run through a bottom to top approach with town unions, stakeholders and traditional rulers in each community being responsible for selecting projects of need. Speaking […]