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…APC, PDP trade words Zamfara State Government has said it recovered 40 vehicles from the residences of the immediate former governor of the state, Bello Matawalle. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the police operatives surrounded the two residences in Gusau, the state capital and Mr Matawalle’s hometown, Maradun, early Friday mornin g. The Zamfara governor’s spokesperson, … [Read more…]

Less than two weeks after assuming office as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, from office with immediate effect. The suspension, according to a statement issued and signed by the Director of Information in the Office of Secretary to … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria can not continue to be a Father Christmas to the neighbouring countries in the guise of subsidy on the premium motor spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. Tinubu stated this at a meeting with the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) at Aso Rock on Frida y. The … [Read more…]

Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has lashed back at his successor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, asking him to focus on governing Benue State rather than setting out to witch-hunt individuals. In a statement by his spokesman, Terver Akase, the former governor said he is aware that Rev Alia has been levelling all manner … [Read more…]

Two subpoenaed witnesses of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday, in Abuja admitted at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) failed to transmit results of the election after the collations. The witnesses, Mr. Friday Egwuma … [Read more…]

The Federal Government has declared Monday June 12, a public holiday. This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday, from the office of the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Interior. According to the release by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the holiday is in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day celebration. Dr Akinlade … [Read more…]

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Thursday, met President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and asked for the release of the incarcerated leader of the defunct Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on behalf of his state and the Southeast region. He spoke to State House reporters after a meeting with the president in his … [Read more…]

Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Following the cancelation of sit-at-home in Enugu state by Governor Peter Mbah, a townhall meeting of stakeholders and different groups have been summoned. In a statement made available to newsmen and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the meeting is scheduled for Saturday, 10th June, 2023, at … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Economic Council (NEC) led by Vice President Kashim Shettima to device an approach and begin the process of working on interventions to mitigate the impact of subsidy removal on the Nigerians. Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, stated this after leading some major oil marketers on a courtesy … [Read more…]

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, held his maiden meeting with the 36 state governors where he sought their partnership to end extreme poverty in the country. The meeting took place on the aegis of the National Economic Council, NEC, following the removal of petroleum subsidy about 10 days ago. He stressed the need for … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with governors of the 36 states of the Federation in the Council Chamber, Abuja. This is the first meeting the Nigeria Governors Forum led by its Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq would be Having with the president since since he assumed office over a week ago. … [Read more…]