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“We are constrained by the manner in which the attorney-general has been going around various media houses purporting to create the impression that this is a liability to which the governors have committed themselves to and agreed to even though he is very much aware that that is not the case.” The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has disagreed with the Attorney-General of …

Following complaints of trapped funds in Nigeria, United Arab Emirates, UAE, flag carrier, Emirates Airlines, says effective September 1, it would stop flights operations in and out of Nigeria. Vanguard gathered that at last count the airline had $85 million trapped within Nigeria despite measures to reach the Federal Government in a bid to repatriate the funds. At least, $600 …

By Bob MajiriOghene Etemiku Abuja, Nigeria – Ken Bosire, commissioning editor of the bird story agency in Kenya has said that poor youth participation in the August 9, 2022, election was what swung the election in the direction in which it did, with the outcome that William Ruto defeated his rival, Ralia Odinga and was elected president. Mr Bosire said …

Edo State Government has partnered with the state’s chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) to combat false narratives and showcase some projects of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration, aimed at improving the livelihoods of the people and achieving economic prosperity for the state. The Edo NUJ on Wednesday embarked on a tour of projects across the three senatorial districts …

Director of Youth Affairs in the Office of the Ambassador of African Union (AU) Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU ECOSOCC- Nigeria) and former member of the National Youth Parliament, Hon. Daniel Uwadia, has showcased the urban renewal initiatives of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration in Edo State, urging for support for the reforms. Uwadia made the call at the …

Niger Republic has denied receiving  10  vehicles allegedly purchased by the President Muhammadu Buhari government for N1.15 billion. Niger Republic’s   Minister of Defence, Alkassoum Indatou denied the donation. According to him, only Zamfara State that has come to the aid of the country with five vehicles mainly on account of the repeated efforts of Nigerien forces in safeguarding Nigerian territory from terrorists. Investigative …

The Peoples Democratic Party former National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Wednesday, dismissed concerns that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, may form an alliance detrimental to PDP’s chances during the 2023 presidential election. He said that Wike was more politically savvy to hobnob with opposition parties and form an alliance that could affect PDP’s electoral fortune during next year’s presidential …

“We will do so because we regard the many flaws in the elections and the wrongs committed by IEBC as FATAL to the process and the outcome announced by Mr Chebukati.” Raila Odinga, the candidate who was declared the first runner-up in the Kenya presidential election, has rejected the result and has vowed to challenge it in court. Mr Odinga …

One of the major concerns of the 5G evolution which is about to erupt in Nigeria is the issue of security of data. With the tons of data that are going to be generated as the Internet of Things, IoT –driven 5G makes debut, people are afraid of having their lives turn face-up in the public. However, a Cybersecurity software …

The governors are meeting a few weeks after they recommended 33 steps for President Muhammadu Buhari to take to rescue the nation’s economy. Nigerian governors are set to meet in Abuja on Wednesday over the state of the nation’s economy, insecurity, and healthcare, among others. The Director of Media and Public Affairs for the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, …