The Federal Government has described attempts by those it called “unscrupulous individuals on social media” linking the government and Dangote group with a plan to ‘flood’ the country with genetically modified rice (GMO) as extremely uncharitable. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, explained…
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his sincere condolences to the family of Olorogun Michael Ibru, who passed away on Tuesday, aged 85. He equally commiserated with the Government and people of Delta State and the Urhobos in particular on the passage of their illustrious son and patriarch of the Ibru family. The President said he…
Minister of State for Education, Prof Anthony Anwukah says the lavish lifestyle of Nigerians is an added factor to the present economic crisis in the country. He has advised them to acclimatize to the current unfavourable condition. The Minister blamed Nigerians for their “inability to swiftly adjust to the present economic recession” in the country…
The Council of State has ratified the appointment of Ibrahim Idris as the new Inspector General of Police. Idris’ appointment was confirmed on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 when the council met in Abuja for its second meeting under the present administration. The police chief had been working as IG under an acting capacity.
Dangote Group has debunked broadcasts on social media that it partnered with the Federal Government to import and flood the Nigerian market with poisonous GMO rice. Reacting to the reports making the rounds on social media, Dangote Group’s Social Media Manager, Adedamola Adeniyi, described the viral broadcasts as “absolutely false.” Dangote Group said it was…
President Muhammadu Buhari has been commended for his decision to approve the deployment of the military under ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ to restore sanity in the Niger Delta region of the country. The President was applauded for this by a new group in the South-South called the New Niger Delta Emancipation Front. The group then warned…
***Says Nigeria Defeated Boko Haram Without US Support Elder statesman and former Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Ameh Ebute, has replied the US Congressman, Tom Marino, over his controversial secret letter to the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, demanding an unreserved apology to the country. The distinguished in his letter…
Some Israeli businessmen and investors for the first time in history are about to storm the South East of Nigeria in a business investor’s forum meant to seek opportunities for investment in the zone. The investment summit powered by Diamond Youth Initiative is being facilitated by powerful investment minded senior citizens of the South East…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State has called for the resignation of the state governor, Nyesom Wike. The opposition party in the state made this demand while reacting to the sacking, last week Wednesday by Wike, of four Commissioners and the suspension of the State Head of Service and Special Adviser on Lands…
Acting MD/CEO, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mrs Ibim Semenitari, will perform the lighting ceremony for the 2016 Calabar Carnival. Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, today, while hosting Semenitari at the state Executive Council Chambers in Calabar, bestowed the special honour on her. Ayade, in his trademark hairstyle, described Semenitari as a symbol…