The house of representatives has approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to borrow $22.7 billion, according to theCable. Lawmakers at the green chamber approved the request at Tuesday’s plenary session after it considered the report of its committee on aids, loans and debt management. When he sent the request in 2019, Buhari said the loan will be…
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Buhari Writes To Lawmakers, Wants Rahamon As Osun REC
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate to consider and approve the nomination of Dr Tella Adeniran Rahamon for appointment as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in charge of Osun state. The president also submitted the name of James Jiya Kolo to the Senate as a replacement for…
APC Governors Meet Tinubu, Demand Soft Landing For Obaseki
The APC governors on Sunday met National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to plead for a soft landing for their colleague, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, who is embroiled in a supremacy battle with his political godfather and the party’s National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. The delegation from the Progressives Governors’…
[BREAKING] Buhari Writes Lawmakers, Seeks Loan Of $5.5bn
President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, requested lawmakers at the lower chamber to approve a loan of $5.5 billion. In a plenary session monitored by LagosspyNG, Femi Gbajabiamila, the speaker of the House of Representatives, read a letter from Buhari. He said the funds will be used for the federal government’s priority projects and to support the…
Positive Vibes As Buhari Signals Nigeria, Siemens Electricity Deal Funding
President Muhammadu Buhari has given a positive signal to begin all necessary arrangement with German firm, Siemens AG to ensure that power supply in the country is more efficient. In a tweet from the @NGRPresident, Buhari had already directed the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, the Ministry of Power and the Bureau of…
I Will Still Retain Power As Governor Of Edo, Obaseki Says
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has expressed optimism that he will return to power as the Governor of the state in the forthcoming election. In a monitored interview by Lagospy NG, Wednesday, on Channels Television breakfast programme, the Governor noted that he is a man of peace, not a violent person. “I am not a violent…
Lawmakers To Suspend Holiday To Consider Revised Budget
Nigerian lawmkers will have to suspend their recess and reconvene to consider the 2020 revised budget, a senior official said. Lagosspy Ng gathered that the clerk of the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani-Omolori, made this announcement in a memo dated May 26, asking the lawmakers to resume sitting on the 28th of May. Both chambers of…
APC NWC Can’t Decide Edo Primary Mode, Obaseki Tells Oshiomhole
All Progressives Congress’ National Working Committee has no power to decide how the party governorship primary in the state will be conducted, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has said. The primary has been scheduled to hold next month, with the governorship poll fixed for September. The APC NWC headed by Adams Oshiomhole has ordered direct…
No Presidential Broadcast Tonight, Adesina Says
President, Muhammadu Buhari will not make any broadcast on COVID -19 updates today, official has said. Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, made this known on Monday afternoon via Twitter. He said the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, would update the…
Ease Of Lockdown: President Buhari To Address Nigerians On Monday
President Muhammadu will address the nation in a broadcast on Monday, May 17, 2020 as the first phase of the gradual easing of the coronavirus-enforced lockdown ends. The national coordinator of the presidential task force on COVID-19, Aliyu Sani made this known when he appeared on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. Aliyu said President Muhammadu Buhari will…
Ekiti Govt Reduces 2020 Budget From N124.5bn to N91.128bn
Ekiti state government on Saturday said it’s 2020 budget will be slashed from N124.5 billion to N91.128 billion in accordance with the current economic realities due to Coronavirus pandemic. The State Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Mr Muyiwa Olumilua, made this known in a statement obtained by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ado…
Prof. Gambari Vows To Serve President Buhari
Prof. Gambari Vows To Serve President Buhari
Sanwo-Olu Hails Prof. Gambari’s Appointment As Buhari’s New Chief of Staff
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Professor Ibrahim Gambari as the new Chief Of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as the right man for the job. Sanwo-Olu in a statement signed on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Wednesday said Professor Gambari is a man of…
Senate President Mourns Ex-Adamawa Senator Paul Wampana
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has commiserated with the family of a Second Republic Senator, Paul Wampana who on Sunday passed on.
Orji Kalu Speaks After Release From Prison
Orji Uzor Kalu, Senate Chief Whip, has released the following statement after his release from prison on Friday.
Kano Commissioner Who Was Sacked For His Tweets over Kyari’s Death Test Positive for Covid 19
Kano Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Muazu Magaji, who was sacked by Governor Umar Ganduje for rejoicing over Abba Kyari’s death has tested positive for Coronavirus.
BREAKING: FG Extends Flight Ban By Four Weeks
The federal government has extended the ban imposed on local and international flights by four weeks.
Covid-19: If Kano Goes Down, Nigeria Goes With It – Prof Usman Yusuf
Former executive secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof Usman Yusuf, has expressed concerns over the increasing cases of coronavirus in Kano and reports of hundreds of “strange deaths” recorded in the state.
Gbajabiamila Says Infectious Diseases Bill To Go Through Public Hearing
Speaker of House of Representative has assured that the controversial Control of Infectious Diseases Bill, 2020 being debated on the floor of the House of Representatives will be put to public hearing.
FG Vows To Prosecute Anybody Without Face Mask
As part of the measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the Federal Government has directed all Nigerians to move around with face mask as failure to do that attract penalty. The five-page document which was signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha was released by the Presidential Task…