Inaugurates National Steering Committee
Agenda 2050 Succeeds Vision 20:2020
Says New Development Plan Will Lift 100 Million Nigerians Out Poverty By 2030
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja inaugurated the National Steering Committee to oversee the development of the Nigeria Agenda 2050 and Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP)...
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said radical changes were needed from top to bottom after his side were annihilated 8-2 by Bayern Munich on Friday to exit the Champions League in one of the Catalan side's darkest ever nights, Reuters has reported.
"We feel devastated, although shame is the real word...
President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmad Lawan has challenged those who are critical of the National Assembly to a debate on the relevance of the Legislature to Nigerians rather than criticising the funding of the Assembly.
Lawan threw up the challenge in Abuja on Friday while declaring open a retreat...
The British High Commission (BHC) has expressed concern over the continued looting of private and public properties, including pockets of violence in some parts of the country.
In its statement of concern, which was posted on twitter, the BHC said: “We remain concerned by acts of looting and violence in...
After a 9month stand off with the Nigerian government, the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) on Wednesday “conditionally” suspended its strike that has kept students in their homes and universities under lock.
ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi made the announcement during a briefing of the union in Abuja, explaining...
Gbajabiamila Calls for More Time to Negotiate with Executive on Labour Demands
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Sunday implored the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to give room for enough time for negotiations with the executive arm of...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended the second phase of easing COVID-19 lockdown regulations due to breach of guidelines and non-pharmaceutical measures put in place.
The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha made this known during the daily briefing on Monday.
Mustapha, who is also...
Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2019 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has berated President Muhammadu Buhari over his 2021 budget proposal recently presented to the National Assembly.
Atiku, in a statement on Saturday titled: "The 2021 Budget Proposal Contravenes The Fiscal Responsibility Act," charged the...
After breaking his silence since the deadly Lekki Toll Gate shooting of unarmed peaceful young #EndSARS protesters, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday appealed to demonstrators demanding action to overhaul the nation’s Police to end their protests.
In his address, the president stressed that it had become necessary to address the...