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Former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday attacked some politicians widely regarded as elders in the state, describing them as “political vampires”. Wike also said his relationship with one of his predecessors, former Governor Peter Odili, had turned …

The Oyo State Government on Monday banned the use of Styrofoam for food services, storage, and other related purposes. Gistfox News reports that the state House of Assembly had, on Thursday, February 8, 2024, urged the state government to ban the use of Styrofoam for food purposes in the state. …

The government of Niger State, under the leadership of Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has announced that the revamped Minna Airport has officially been renamed as Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport.   This development was announced by the state commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hajiya Binta Mamman, during a press conference …

TWELVE years after it received the Stephen Oronsaye Report, the Federal Government, on Monday, approved the implementation of some of its recommendations to reduce the cost of governance.   Consequently, 29 government agencies will be merged even as eight parastatals will be subsumed into eight other agencies. More so, four …

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has disclosed that fuel subsidy was costing the Federal Government N400 billion monthly.   Edun made the revelation while granting an interview on Channels Television as he emphasised that government’s finances have been repaired. Recall that President Bola Tinubu, …

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, said his administration would be reducing public servants working days as part of plans to cushion the cost of living crisis in the country.     “We want to start with our public servants, immediately from next week, Civil servants from the …

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akin Sawyerr said student loans will be disbursed directly to the institutions of applicants to avoid diversion.   He also noted that individuals who obtain the loans will be made to repay their loans two years immediately after completion of the …

The Federal government has said it cannot fold its arms and see the price of cement spiraled out of control.   Consequently, the Minister of Works, David Umahi has summoned cement manufacturers to a meeting on Monday to examine the issues surrounding the latest development. According to a statement by …

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed worry over the worsening hardship caused by the nation’s declining economy.   Mohammed said the masses are experiencing hunger which is translating into anger, adding that inflation and food insecurity are contributing to the hardship. The governor made the remark on Friday during …

Diri took his oath of office at about 1:58 pm on Wednesday at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, the state capital.     Dignitaries that graced the inauguration included Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, Governors Muhammed Bago of Niger State, …