FG Refutes Claims of Neglect of North in Road Projects [PRESS RELEASE]

RENEWED HOPE ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN FAIR DISTRIBUTION ACROSS THE 6-GEOPOLITICAL ZONES The attention of the Federal Ministry of Works has been drawn to a misleading and mischievous publication by Muhammad Jamil, also known as Jadda Garko, who, without recourse to facts, figures nor records, decided to blindly allege that the Northern Region was neglected … [Read more…]

FOR THE RECORD: Better Days Are Ahead Of Us [Full Text of Tinubu’s 64th Independence Broadcast]

TEXT OF NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON THE 64TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA OCTOBER 1, 2024   Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising … [Read more…]

Rotary District 9142 Condoles with Akwa Ibom Governor Over Wife’s Death

PRESS STATEMENT CONDOLENCE MESSAGE Rotary International, District 9142 received with rude shock the sudden and untimely death of Pastor Mrs Patience Umo Eno, wife of Governor, Akwa Ibom State, a distinguished Rotarian. Until her death, the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State was a devout Christian, an advocate of Women Rights, an ever willing helper … [Read more…]

Ebonyi: Gov. Nwifuru Approves Appointment of New Permanent Secretaries [PRESS RELEASE]

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Following the results of the Selection Committee for the appointments of Permanent Secretaries, the Governor of Ebonyi State , His Excellency Rt. Hon . Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has approved the appointments of the following as Permanent Secretaries:. ABAKALIKI LGA * Dr. Ezeogo Lawrence M. * Barr. Nwede Samuel * Dr. Simon … [Read more…]

58th Birthday: Shelve birthday adverts on dailies, donate to vulnerable Nigerians – VP Shettima to well-wishers

PRESS RELEASE On Monday, September 2, 2024, His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, will turn 58 years old. This exceptional day marks another landmark moment for him to reflect and gauge how much ground he has covered in the course of his stewardship to the nation and its people, as a leader and public … [Read more…]

FG Approves Upward Review of Nigerian Passport Fees [PRESS RELEASE] 

As part of its efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport, the Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the Passport effective from 1st September, 2024. 2. Based on the review, 32-page Passport booklet with 5 year validity previously charged at Thirty-five Thousand Naira (N35,000.00) will … [Read more…]

Enugu Police Command Clarifies Viral Video of Alleged Kidnap of Students at Oji River [PRESS STATEMENT]

…CP Kanayo cautions against such malicious social media narratives The Enugu State Police Command wishes to inform the public that the viral video alleging that a countless number of students were kidnapped at the Enugu State College of Health Technology Oji-River is false and an act of mischief and misinformation aimed at misleading and creating … [Read more…]

Police deny raiding NLC Headquarters [PRESS RELEASE]

PRESS RELEASE NLC SECRETARIAT: NIGERIA POLICE DID NOT RAID THE LABOUR SECRETARIAT Police Clarifies Alleged Raid on Labour House, sets the record straight The Nigeria Police Force has noted a publication alleging that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) National Secretariat, known as the Labour House, located in the Central Business District, Abuja, was raided by … [Read more…]

Nationwide Protests: Army confirms shooting of 16 year-old boy by soldier, says culprit arrested [PRESS STATEMENT]

UNFORTUNATE DEATH OF A PROTESTER BY A SOLDIER IN ZARIA On 6 August 2024, troops of the Nigerian Army received a distress call that some hoodlums gathered in Samaru in large numbers, burning tires on the road and pelting stones on security personnel. The troops immediately mobilised and arrived at the scene to disperse the … [Read more…]