Federal Government

December 12, 2016

Simon Kolawole: Rethinking the definition of waste

by Simon Kolawole The middle-aged man sprinted in my direction, seized my suitcase and began towing me to his cab. I was startled by the aggression, but I played along, like a sheep heading for the slaughter. After all, I would still need a cab out of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and somebody... Read More

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December 8, 2016

FG declares Monday public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday, December 12 as public holiday to mark the Eid-El Maulud celebration, The Nation reports. According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido on behalf of the minister Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Danbazau for the FG urged all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for... Read More

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December 2, 2016

Opinion: But really, who do they think they are?

by Lamide Akintobi It is a thing of rage not to be able to be at peace with what your tomorrow will bring. It is a thing of sheer frustration to live in a place where hardships come quick and fast, like a series of storms, ceasing briefly, only to come again when you’re just... Read More

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December 1, 2016

FG approves 2017 budget

The Federal Government has approved the 2017 budget proposal for onward submission to National Assembly for final approval. The budget was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its meeting on Wednesday. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Mr. Udoma Udo Udoma, who spoke after the FEC meeting said the approved document would soon... Read More

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December 1, 2016

Opinion: Forget the government, we are the welfare system of Nigeria

by Asandia Hogan We are going through a recession in Nigeria. This is the time to help someone out! Things are rough for a lot of people, even the ones one may think are rich or doing well. If you can help someone please do. This is the time to help your gateman pay a... Read More

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November 25, 2016

Probe alleged killing of Biafra agitators – Southeast senators

Senators from the Southeast under the aegis of the Southeast caucus have called on the Federal Government to investigate the recent report by Amnesty International accusing security agencies in the country of killing 150 pro-Biafra agitators, The Punch reports. The Chairman of the caucus, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, said this in a statement, in Abuja, on Thursday. Abaribe... Read More

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November 24, 2016

Recession: Manufacturers to get tax relief – FG

The Federal Government on Wednesday said it is planning to introduce tax relief for the manufacturing sector in order to ease the burden of the economic recession. The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, said this on Wednesday in Abuja while responding to questions from journalists at the end of the Federation Account Allocation Committee meeting.... Read More

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November 22, 2016

BREAKING: ASUU ends warning strike, directs lecturers to resume Wednesday

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday ended its one week nationwide warning strike over the non-implementation of a 2009 agreement with the Federal Government, The Punch reports. The President of the union Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, who said this in Abuja, called on lecturers to return to work. “We are making progress, especially with the intervention of the... Read More

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November 16, 2016

Dasuki’s lawyer denies knowledge of FG’s offer to allow him attend father’s funeral

Ahmed Raji (SAN), a lawyer in the defence team of the immediate past National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), on Wednesday denied knowledge of the offer which the Federal Government claimed to have given the ex-NSA to let him to attend the burial of his late father, Ibrahim Dasuki, held in Sokoto on Tuesday.... Read More

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November 14, 2016

Why we resumed attacks – Avengers

The Niger Delta Avengers has said it renewed hostilities in the region because the Federal Government refused to honour the ceasefire agreement. In a statement on Sunday, the militant group said the Pan Niger Delta Forum led by Chief Edwin Clark should not blame it for resuming attacks on oil facilities in the region. A... Read More

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Aisha Alhassan Minsiter of women affairs

November 12, 2016

FG to disburse N1.6bn for women empowerment

The Federal Government will soon begin the disbursement of N1.6bn to some I 8 states as part of its resolve to support small scale businesses. Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Senator Aisha Alhassan, made the disclosure in Lafia, capital of Nasarawa, when she paid a visit to the state governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura.... Read More

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November 11, 2016

FG won’t revoke power sector privatisation – Fashola

The Federal Government says it will not revoke the privatisation of the power sector. Minister for Power, Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola (SAN) stated this on Thursday while speaking at the Fifth European Union (EU)-Nigeria Business Forum at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The two-day event with the theme: “Harnessing Nigeria’s Potential for Economic Growth”,... Read More

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November 9, 2016

FG charges Justice Ngwuta to court for money laundering

The Federal Government, on Tuesday, charged Justice of the Supreme Court, Sylvester Ngwuta before the Federal High Court Abuja. Ngwuta who was one of the judges arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on October 8 was charged with money laundering and false declaration of assets. The charges against Ngwuta read, “Sylvester Nwali Ngwuta,... Read More

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November 8, 2016

NUPENG warns FG not to increase fuel price

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has told the Federal Government not to yield to pressure from certain quarters to increase fuel price. South-West Chairman of the union, Tokunbo Korodo made the statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday. He said any attempt by the Federal... Read More

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November 8, 2016

FG bars DGs, MDs from flying business class

The Federal Government has directed all Director-General, Managing-Dirctors and Executive Secretaries of agencies to start flying economy class, TheCable reports. In a circular dated November 2, 2016, the government said the decision was as a result of financial challenges Nigeria is facing. It read, “In view of the ensuing budgetary and fiscal challenges faced by the... Read More

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November 7, 2016

FG inaugurates committee over farmers, herdsmen clashes

The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated a 16-man technical committee to resolve the frequent clashes between farmers and herdsmen. Minster of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau while inaugurating the committee said it has a 2-week timeline to proffer solutions to the problem. Dambazau lamented the destruction of lives and properties that has resulted from the incessant clashes.... Read More

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November 4, 2016

Nigeria has no intention of quitting ICC – FG

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said Nigeria has no intention to withdraw its membership of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Acting spokesperson of the ministry, Jane Adams the ICC ensure billion of people all over the world gets justice. She said the country is ready to work together with the court to ensure it “effectively... Read More

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October 30, 2016

We need to start seeing results, Obasanjo tells FG

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the Federal Government to ensure that Nigerians feel the change it promised. Obasanjo said this at the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Forum, which held on Saturday in Lagos. The former president who was one of the keynote speakers said Nigerians need to start seeing results from steps taken by the... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Nigeria has no functional cancer machine – Health minister

Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole has said Nigeria does not have any functional cancer machine at the moment. He made the shocking revelation during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. Adewole said the government is partnering with international bodies to establish 3 VVF hospitals in the country. The minister also lamented that... Read More

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October 28, 2016

FG to launch $10bn infrastructural investment in N’Delta

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu on Thyursday said the Federal Government is planning a $10bn infrastructural rebirth investment programme in the Niger Delta. Kachikwu said this in a press conference in Abuja. The Minister said the funds will come from oil companies instead of the Federal Government. He said, “We will... Read More

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October 27, 2016

Peregrino Brimah: Nigerian government detains little children without bail over religious differences

by Peregrino Brimah At least 13 young children have been detained for two weeks so far by the Jos state government in Nigeria’s northern region since a recent ban on activities of minority Muslims of the Shia ideology. Held since Wednesday the 12th of October, 2016 the kids were charged for “disturbance of public peace.” These... Read More

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October 26, 2016

FG will present N6trn as 2017 budget – Adeosun

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun on Tuesday said the Federal Government will present N6,866,335,052,740 as budget for 2017. She said this during a visit by members of the Senate Committee of Finance to her ministry. Adeosun said the figure will be presented because the government spends N3trn on salaries, debts and pensions. Adeosun also lamented... Read More

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October 25, 2016

FG to establish special courts for financial, terrorism crimes

The Federal Government is planning to establish a special court for financial and terrorism crimes, Vanguard reports. This was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution, Barrister Obono Obla. Obla said an executive bill wil be sent to the legislature for the establishment of the special courts. He said: “We have also drafted... Read More

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October 22, 2016

Security agents plan to kill Fani-Kayode – Aide

An aide to former Aviation Minister Chief Femi Fani-Kayode says security agents in the country have concluded plans to kill him. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media Jude Ndukwe, it said the Federal government was vengeful. The statement said, “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) once again lived up to... Read More

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October 21, 2016

Nigeria has treated Niger Delta communities badly – Gowon

Former head of state, General Yakubu Gowon says the Nigerian government has not been fair in its treatment of Niger Delta communities, The Cable reports. Gowon said this on Thursday as the special guest of honour at the premiere of Oloibiri, a movie about the Niger Delta, which held at the Muson centre, Onikan. The former head of... Read More

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October 18, 2016

Cheta Nwanze: Let’s not be distracted

by Cheta Nwanze It’s been a wild few weeks for me, careening through quite a few Nigerian states, not spending more than a night at a time in one place (except in Enugu where I spent two nights because of the tribalism of Nsukka people), and talking to people across the length and breadth of... Read More

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October 15, 2016

YNaija Analysis: The FG owes Emeka Mba an apology – here’s why

The current Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Ishaq Modibbo Kawu, announced that the N10 billion seized by the EFCC will be returned to the commission, because it is money realised from the sale of spectrum bandwidth from MTN to finance the digital switch over. Why does this vindicate Emeka Mba? Previous attempts... Read More

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October 14, 2016

#ChibokGirls release ‘diversionary’ – Fayose

Governor of Ekiti Ayodele Fayose says he has doubts about the release of 21 Chibok girls. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Mr. Fayose said the claims may just be another propaganda by the Federal Government. “Nigerians are no longer interested in the lies and make... Read More

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October 12, 2016

We are taking necessary steps to ensure release of detained student in Turkey – FG

The Ministry of Foreign affairs on Wednesday said it was taking necessary steps to ensure the release of the detained Nigerian students in Turkey. The Ministry’s spokesperson, Clement Aduku, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja. Aduku denied reports that the Federal Government has abandoned the detained students. “The Ministry wishes... Read More

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