States face cash crunch, salaries swallow revenues, Federal Govt seeks more funds

Olalekan Adetayo, Okechukwu Nnodim, Abiodun Nejo, Peter Dada, Bola Bamigbola, Chima Azubuike, Adeniyi Olugbemi, John Charles, Adeyinka Adedipe and Armstrong Bakam Two top officials of the Muhammadu Buhari regime on Wednesday indicated that the country urgently needed more funds to run government and provide basic amenities for Nigerians.Although the Minister of Finance, Budget and National […]

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APC rubbishes 2023 list, says zoning not discussed

Leke Baiyewu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress’ Caretaker/ Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee has dismissed a list purportedly showing how the ruling party has zoned elective public offices for the 2023 general elections as well as its National Working Committee.The Secretary of APC CECPC, Senator John Akpanudoedehe, made the rebuttal in Abuja on Wednesday. Akpanudoedehe said, […]

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FG fortifies security at Abuja, Lagos, other airports

Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja The Federal Government has reinforced the level of security at the Abuja, Lagos, Kano and other selected airports across the country. Officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria confirmed on Wednesday that the reinforcement was part of measures deployed to tackle any form of attack by criminals.On Monday the Federal Ministry […]

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FG approves N14.55bn operational vehicles, boats for Customs

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The Federal Government on Wednesday approved the purchase of 427 operational vehicles worth N14.55bn for the Nigerian Customs Service.This was one of the decisions reached at the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, […]

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How dead, sick people were accredited for South-West PDP congress -Fayose

Sodiq Oyeleke A former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, has alleged that dead and sick people were accredited during the South-West Peoples Democratic Party congress held in Osun State on Monday. The PUNCH had reported that Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, the candidate backed by the camp of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, got 343 votes […]

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Group Condemns Hon. Abiodun Faleke Attempt go Impose his Preferred Candidates

The Lagos Conscious Alliance Forum has decried the attempt by Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, Member House of Representatives, Ikeja Federal Constituency, Lagos State to impose on the LCDA his Preferred Candidates According to a viral video which has been shared on various online platforms, the lawmaker was seen with his supporters making plans and resolution […]

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Hon. Amos Akinmulewo Bags ” Outstanding Ambassador of Ondo State Award”

The Managing Director of New Planet Project, Hon. Amos Ayodele Akinmulewo has bagged the Ondo State, Outstanding Ambassador Award” . The Award was conferred on him by the Sunshine Standard Newspaper on the 11th of April 2021 in Akure, the Ondo State Capital. Hon. Ayodele Akinmulewo is the MD/CEO of the New Planet Projects Ltd, […]

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SEN. TOLU ODEBIYI CELEBRATES OLU OF ILARO. AS THE PARAMOUNT RULER MARKS 9TH YEAR ON THE THRONE

The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Sen. Tolu Odebiyi has congratulated the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount ruler of Yewa land, His Royal Majesty, Asade Agunloye IV, Oba Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, FNIM, FNIVS, RVS as he marks ninth anniversary of his ascension to the revered throne, today, Wednesday,14th April, 2021. Sen. Tolu Odebiyi […]

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Minister sends greetings to Muslims on Ramadan

The Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Tayo Alasoadura on Tuesday congratulated muslims on the commencement of this years Ramadan Fast. In a message signed by his Media Aide, Dayo Joseph, Alasoadura enjoined Muslim ummah to pray for Nigeria in these trying times of economic downturn,communal conflicts and terrorism. He urge Muslim faithfuls […]

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Vaccination doesn’t mean we should lose guard – NCDC

Dayo Ojerinde Dayo OjerindeThe head of emergency operations centre of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr Everistus Aniaku, has urged Nigerians to continue observing the COVID-19 protocols.Aniaku, on the sidelines of the public health emergency management basic three professional development training in Lagos, said being vaccinated does not call for the disregard of COVID-19 […]

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