FG denies halting Rivers’ FAAC allocation amid Wike-Fubara clash …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it has ceased disbursing funds to Rivers State. Earlier on Friday, the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) announced that it had withheld the October revenue payment to Rivers State, citing a … Read more
FG breaks silence on Simon Ekpa’s arrest in Finland …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the arrest of Mr Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and prominent leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Thursday by the Finnish authorities. The ministry disclosed this in a statement … Read more
FG lifts restrictions on NYSC posting …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has revoked all previous directives regarding posting restrictions in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This was made know in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday signed by Mrs Omolara Esan, Director of Information and Public Relation in the Ministry … Read more
Ezenei nightmare: Blame FG, not Delta …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> By Pius Mordi Federal roads in Delta State are notorious for their deplorable State. From Warri – Sapele – Benin High Way to Sapele – Abraka – Agbor Road as well as Asaba-Benin High Way, it is a tale of horror on the … Read more
NiDO urges FG to establish diaspora board …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Diaspora Organisation Americas (NiDOA) has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the establishment of a Diaspora Board to enhance effective engagement with Nigerian citizens living abroad. Dr Victor Ubani, Continental Chair of NiDO-Americas, made the call in an interview on Saturday in … Read more
FG Receives 148 Nigerians Repatriated From Niger …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has received 148 Nigerians repatriated from the Niger Republic. Henzodaily reports that the Lagos Territorial Office of the National Emergency Management Agency, confirmed the latest development in a statement shared on social media on Thursday. NEMA said the returnees arrived in … Read more
FG plans complete digitisation of 774 LGs HQ by 2027 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government says it will complete the digitisation of the 774 Local Government headquarters in the 36 states by 2027. The Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said this on Thursday at a stakeholders’ retreat on … Read more
FG spends ₦19.43 billion on Presidential fleet in 15 months …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Nigerian government reportedly spent about ₦19.43 billion on maintaining and operating the Presidential Air Fleet from July 2023 to September 2024. According to data from GovSpend, a civic tech platform that tracks government expenses, reviewed by The PUNCH, the fleet’s … Read more
Despite ravaging hunger, FG spends N5bn on Lagos VP’s residence …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Despite ravaging hunger and ongoing economic challenges and escalating inflation affecting millions of Nigerians, the Federal Government has come under scrutiny for allocating a significant N5 billion towards the renovation of the Vice President’s official residence in Lagos. In November 2023, … Read more
FG pinpoint ‘main cause’ of National Grid collapse …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has revealed that poor maintenance practices, outdated equipment, and insufficient resources are major contributors to the recent frequent collapses of the national power grid. According to reports, this statement from the government comes a day after the latest grid collapse, … Read more
JUST IN: Tinubu’s new Minister reverses 18-year varsity admission benchmark …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa has reversed the decision of the past minister of education on the 18-years admission benchmark into tertiary institutions. Alausa spoke at his inaugural press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. According to him, … Read more
FG Removes Universities, Polytechnics From IPPIS, Introduces New Platform …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The federal government has discontinued the use of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) to pay salaries to staff of Federal Tertiary Institutions (FTIs). This was confirmed by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the … Read more
FG opens up on reported harassment of Nigerians in Libya …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government says it will continue to prioritise the wellbeing of Nigerians wherever they are found. The government also pledged to continue safeguarding the wellbeing of the citizenry at all times. Eche Abu-Obe, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, gave the … Read more
APC chieftain praises FG, slams Atiku, suggest almajiri care homes …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Chinedu Ikeagwuonwu Klinsmann, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain from Dunukofia Local Government in Anambra State, has commended the Federal Government for its swift response to the recent arraignment of young #EndBadGovernance protesters on charges including treason. Klinsmann acknowledged Attorney … Read more
FG to delay salaries of civil servants by three months …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A report has indicated that federal civil servants in 12 government ministries, departments, and agencies may face delays in salary payments from October to December 2024. Gistreel reports that this issue stems from the exhaustion of the budget for personnel expenses … Read more
JOHESU suspends warning strike, issues fresh ultimatum to FG …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) has announced that it is ending its nationwide warning strike and has directed its members to resume work today. According to reports, JOHESU began its seven-day warning strike at midnight … Read more
FG determined to boost nation’s electricity supply – Adelabu …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to boost electricity supply with a view to reviving the nation’s industrial revolution. The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, said this during a stakeholders meeting with the management of the Kano Electricity … Read more
FG calls SSANU, NASU to negotiation table …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) is scheduled to meet with the Federal Government today (Thursday) at 11 a.m. to discuss the ongoing strike. SSANU … Read more
Allow Nigerians to carry guns – Ned Nwoko tells FG again …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Delta North Senator Ned Nwoko has renewed his appeal for the federal government to permit Nigerians to bear arms for self-defense. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Senator Nwoko suggested that allowing citizens to carry … Read more
Labour laments new petrol price hike, warns FG …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> According to a Labour representative present at an October 16 meeting with government officials, the continuous price hikes have created an atmosphere of “excruciating hardship and misery.” In a stark metaphor, the representative added, “Even a goat can bite when pushed to the wall,” underscoring … Read more