2016 budget: Vice President meets with ministers (PHOTOS)

Following the receipt of the details of 2016 Appropriation Bill from the National Assembly, the executive arm of government has began scrutiny into the budget before the President can assent to it. Members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Friday, converged at the State House in Abuja to analyze the bill. However, President Muhammadu... Read More

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May 6, 2015

Jonathan Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary

by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan celebrates his 5th year anniversary of taking over the leadership of Nigeria as substantive president with prayer. The event took most members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) by surprise as most of them did not remember the date. The Minister of Labour, Chinedu Nebo an ordained minister in... Read More

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March 19, 2015

FEC approves full implementation of Confab report

by Ranti Joseph The Federal Executive Council (FEC) formally approved for the full implementation of the recommendations contained in the 2014 National Conference Report. The immediate past supervising Minister of Information, Edem Duke disclosed this on Wednesday to newsmen after the FEC meeting. Duke who was joined by the Secretary to the government of the Federation,... Read More

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October 8, 2014

519 Nigerians sign up as volunteers to aid fight against #Ebola in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea

by Laila Ibrahim Subject to the approval of President Goodluck Jonathan, 519 Nigerians will soon leave the country for the Ebola hit countries of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea as volunteers. He said the approval of the President was still however being awaited before they leave the country as volunteers. The was announced by the... Read More

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September 18, 2014

FEC lays down 2015-2017 medium term fiscal framework

by Tunji Andrews The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the draft Medium Term Fiscal Framework (MTEF) for the 2015, 2016, and 2017 national budgets. This document attempts to capture the fiscal strategy of the Government for the next 3 years, set out in a complete document. The FRA 2007 requires that the Minister... Read More

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August 28, 2014

It’s good that the NMA called off its strike, but Resident Doctors STILL remain sacked – Health Minister

by S’ola Filani Despite news reportage on the resumption of duties of doctors and the calls to reinstate resident doctors, the federal government has not rescinded its decision on the sacked resident doctors and suspended residency programme in teaching hospitals. Nigeria’s Health Minister, Onyebuchi Chukwu disclosed this hours ago, while addressing journalists after the weekly... Read More

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June 11, 2014

Kano govt. says ‘Sanusi’s appointment not nullified’, FEC mourns Akunyili at a special session & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Kano govt. says ‘Sanusi’s appointment not nullified’ Kano State Commissioner of Information, Dr. Danburam Abubakar Nuhu, on Wednesday dismissed as false speculations, reports that the appointment of Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as Emir of Kano has been nullified. Speaking to reporters in Kano, Nuhu urged members of the public to disregard the... Read More

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September 4, 2013

WAEC: Students to spend 5 years in jail over exam malpractices

The federal government stated that on Wednesday that going forward, school certificate examination offenders would spend 5 five years in jail or pay the fine of N250, 000. This decision which was the outcome of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan followed the approval of an enactment Act... Read More

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August 28, 2013

Michael Orodare: Like Yar’adua like Suntai – We’ve been here before (Y! Politico)

by Michael Orodare …if Governor Suntai thinks his state of health is more important to him, than the politics, accolades and benefits the office of a State Governor commands, he should just step aside for those who are mentally and physically balanced… Its no longer news that Governor Danbaba Suntai of Taraba state is back... Read More

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August 22, 2013

ASUU strike: We’re fully committed to ending it soon – Anyim

Secretary to the Federal Government, Anyim Pius Anyim, has stated that contrary to the claims by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Federal Government has demonstrated commitment to the implementation of the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement. In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Sam Nwaobasi, he said the Federal Government was... Read More

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January 10, 2013

Perform now or resign – GEJ reads (another) riot act to ministers

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday expressed his administration’s intention to deliver on his 2011 campaign promises this year by giving members of his cabinet the option to either perform or resign. Sources say the president did not mince words in telling members of his cabinet to accelerate development in their ministries to satisfy... Read More

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December 20, 2012

#MoreTestimonies: How I narrowly escaped the ill-fated helicopter – Labaran Maku

by Akan Ido Minister of Information, Labaran Maku yesterday revealed how he narrowly escaped being involved in the helicopter crash which killed Kaduna Governor, Patrick Yakowa, former National Security Adviser, Andrew Azazi and four others. Maku who was speaking at the special Federal Executive Council meeting in honour of the dead which held inside the... Read More

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November 29, 2012

Let’s party: FEC approves N2.2bn 150-seater banquet hall for Aso Rock Villa

by Isi Esene A N2.2bn contract was yesterday approved by the Federal Executive Council for the construction of a banquet hall in Aso Rock presidential villa. The new hall is planned to accommodate 150 seats. The approval is part of the final set of N19.4bn contracts for this year covering road construction, rail transportation and... Read More

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September 24, 2012

Opinion: If electricity becomes stable in Nigeria, what will you do?

by Omotunde Kasali In the first days, I will leave the light bulb on and sit by it for long hours, glued to a chair, watching the lighted bulb through unblinking eyes, in utter disbelief. In the first months, I will auction out my kerosene stove, my rechargeable reading lamp, my coal iron, my power... Read More

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September 13, 2012

Why Jonathan rushed his return to Nigeria – Abati

Presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, yesterday explained the reasons behind President Goodluck Jonathan’s return from his foreign trip to Malawi and Botswana ahead of schedule. Abati reportedly said the president finished his mission on the second leg of his trip earlier than expected further explaining that there is no hard and fast rule to the duration... Read More

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July 5, 2012

Health minister plans to save 1 million lives

by Hauwa Gambo We don’t know what to make of this. Ali Pate, who is the Minister of State for Health, yesterday gave a report to the Federal Executive COuncil on how his ministry will save the lives of at least one million NIgerians. To do this, the minister is meeting with the commissioners of... Read More

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2016 budget: Vice President meets with ministers (PHOTOS)

Jonathan Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary

FEC approves full implementation of Confab report

519 Nigerians sign up as volunteers to aid fight against #Ebola in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea

FEC lays down 2015-2017 medium term fiscal framework

It’s good that the NMA called off its strike, but Resident Doctors STILL remain sacked – Health Minister

Kano govt. says ‘Sanusi’s appointment not nullified’, FEC mourns Akunyili at a special session & other important news you should know today

WAEC: Students to spend 5 years in jail over exam malpractices

Michael Orodare: Like Yar’adua like Suntai – We’ve been here before (Y! Politico)

ASUU strike: We’re fully committed to ending it soon – Anyim

Perform now or resign – GEJ reads (another) riot act to ministers

#MoreTestimonies: How I narrowly escaped the ill-fated helicopter – Labaran Maku

Let’s party: FEC approves N2.2bn 150-seater banquet hall for Aso Rock Villa

Opinion: If electricity becomes stable in Nigeria, what will you do?

Why Jonathan rushed his return to Nigeria – Abati

Health minister plans to save 1 million lives

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