The Federal Government and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have signed a 175 million dollars Programme for Country Partnership (PCP). While signing the agreement on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, said that the programme was to accelerate Nigeria’s industrial development
Global human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has condemned what it describes as the harassment and intimidation of prominent human rights lawyer, Chidi Odinkalu, by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.The global human rights body called on the Nigerian government to immediately cease actions against Odinkalu and
The Ogun State Governor’s Elders Advisory Council (GEAC) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for adopting Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) as a federal tertiary institution.The Council also commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for initiating the moves that led to the federal government’s takeover of the foremost institution.The Advisory Council
Infrastructure development across Rivers State is gaining momentum as key road and bridge projects move forward with pace, transforming access and mobility for communities.From the ambitious Port Harcourt Ring Road to the Emohua-Abalama/Tema Junction Road and the Ahoada-Omoku-Ndoni Road, construction efforts are bringing new economic opportunities to the region. At
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election Mr. Peter Obi has criticized the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stressing that poor governance and a lack of productivity have deepened Nigeria’s economic crisis.He particularly condemned the Federal Government’s decision to float the naira without a
The Kogi State Government on Tuesday described the allegations by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Udughan, on threat to her life as baseless and an attempt to manipulate public sentiment.The state government has also called on security agencies to take note of her reckless utterances and inflammatory actionsRecall that Natasha in her verified
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday reassured the people that his administration will continue to touch the lives of Lagos residents positively.Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke at the Eid-el-Fitr celebration organised by the First Family of Lagos State and the Ministry of Home Affairs themed ‘My Lord, Indeed I
Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS), have arrested two principal suspects involved in the killing of 16 Nigerians of Northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government last week.The suspects were arrested by operatives of the DSS in Uromi, following credible intelligence. Operatives of various security agencies
Ahead of Wednesday’s delivery of the election tribunal’s judgment, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has sent a message of hope and unity to supporters and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and residents in the State.He has urged all residents of the State to maintain peace and
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My Administration Not Against Rallies-Gov. Diri
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has said his administration would always respect the fundamental human rights of every citizen and abide by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Diri stated this on Wednesday during the 158th state executive council meeting in Yenagoa. The governor said that the administration