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FG suspends Buhari’s aide Obono-Obla until further notice
The Federal Government has suspended chairman of the special investigation panel on the recovery of public property, Okoi Obono-Obla until further notice. Special adviser to the attorney-general of the federation on media and…
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Nigerians will soon get a new lease of life – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has said the administration is winning the battle to revive the Nigerian economy. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said this in Lagos during a…
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FG wiil support universities affected by insurgency – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said the Federal Government would support universities affected by the Boko Haram insurgency in the North East. Buhari made this known on Saturday at the…
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Foreign amnesty students not being owed by the FG – Boroh
Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta/Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Office, Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh, said beneficiaries of the offshore programme abroad have been paid their school fees, upkeeps and other…
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FG denies plan to extradite 1000 Turkish nationals
The Federal Government on Monday denied reports that Nigeria had agreed to extradite 1000 Turkish nationals, at the request of Turkish Government. Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, said this in…
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Doctors reject FG’s attempt to ban private practice
The Nigerian Medical Association on Monday rejected attempt by the Federal Government to stop private practice by doctors working in public health institutions. President of the NMA, Prof. Mike Ogirima said the…
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Carry out clinical trial on my HIV/AIDS drug | Nigerian professor tells FG
A professor of Veterinary Medicine, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Prof. Maduike Ezeibe has called on the Federal Government to carry out a clinical trial of the drug he invented for…
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Abaribe aided Nnamdi Kanu to flout bail conditions | FG tells court
The Federal Government has replied an application filed by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe seeking to withdraw as one of the sureties of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.…
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We will take up arms if… | IPOB tells FG, S’East governors
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has threatened to take up arms if the Federal Government and South-East governors refuse to produce its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. What happened: Nnamdi…
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Prosecute perpetrators of Plateau killings | Amnesty International tells FG
Amnesty International has asked the Federal Government to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of the recent killings in Plateau state. What happened: Over 20 people were killed in an attack on…
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FG’s looters list should include players from ‘Broomers FC’ – Shehu Sani
Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has said the list of looters to be published by the Federal Government should also include members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Why…
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After accusing IGP, FG arraigns senator Misau
The Federal Government on Thursday arraigned Senator representing Bauchi Central, Isah Misau before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama, Abuja. Misau was arraigned for allegedly making injurious falsehood…
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FEC approves N236m for completion of Katsina dam
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the sum of N236 million for the completion of Sabke Irrigation Dam in Katsina state. Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu said…
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FG begins investigation into fire outbreak at Kachikwu’s house
The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, an agency of the Federal Government has said it is investigating the fire incident at the Abuja residence of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources,…
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Monkeypox virus has tested negative in Lagos – FG
The Federal Ministry of Health has said the Monkeypox samples obtained from Lagos State tested negative. Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said this during a press conference in Abuja…
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Polytechnic lecturers issue 21-day ultimatum to FG, threaten to embark on strike
Polytechnic lecturers have issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address the their grievances. The lecturers threatened to go on an indefinite strike if their demands are not…
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FG cancels ports contract with Atiku’s company
The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to terminate the boats pilotage monitoring and supervision agreement it has with Intels Nigeria Limited, a company co-owned by former…
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FG, security operatives brought violence into the Biafran agitation – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has described those against its fight for the Republic of Biafra as Igbo political contractors. Background: The Federal High Court in Abuja had declared…
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Monkeypox not caused by free medical services in affected areas – FG
The Federal Government has dismissed reports that the outbreak of Monkeypox resulted from free government medical services in the affected areas. What happened: Eleven people had been confirmed to have the…
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SERAP sues FG over N40bn double pay to ex-governors
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has used the Federal Government for not stopping former governors from receiving double pay and life pensions. Background: SERAP had written a letter…
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CBN is not printing money to support the Federal Government – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has dismissed reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is printing money to support the Federal Government. Background: CBN “claims” on the federal government have reportedly…
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FG releases N100bn sukuk bond proceeds for 25 road projects
The Federal Government has released the proceeds of the N100bn sukuk bond for the financing of 25 road projects being handled by the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing.…
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We will soon unveil N100bn free TV distribution network for Nollywood – FG
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Thursday disclosed that the Federal Government will unveil a N100bn per annum free television distribution network for Nollywood. The minister…
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Monkeypox: FG tells Nigerians to avoid eating bush meat, dead animals
The Federal Government has asked Nigerians not to eat monkeys, bush meat and dead animals. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said this in a statement signed by the…
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FG’s request for N135bn virement is unconstitutional – Ekweremadu
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said the request for virement by the Executive was unconstitutional. Ekweremadu said this during the plenary on Thursday. Background: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had…
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Senate adopts committee report on 2018 budget, sets conditions for FG
The Senate on Thursday adopted the report of its Joint Committee on Appropriation and Finance on the implementation of the 2017 Appropriation Act. Recommendations of the committee: The Federal Government must not…
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FG to shut NERFUND over N17.5bn bad loans
The Federal Government has started plans to shut down the National Economic Reconstruction Fund (NERFUND) over non-performance. Why? According to the government, The company has been underperforming and has non-performing…
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It was an act of evil | FG condoles with US over Las Vegas shooting
The Federal Government of Nigeria has condoled with the United States of America over the shootings at a country music concert in the Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, on October…
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No country can tell Nigeria what to do about IPOB – FG
The Federal Government has said it does not need the permission of any country to declare the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) a terrorist group. The Minister of Information and…
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Governors request fresh bailout fund from FG
State governors have asked the Federal Government to release a fresh bailout in the form of budget support. Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi disclosed this to reporters at the end of…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy