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Political economist Pat Utomi has criticised the Federal Government’s economic priorities, saying most national resources are being directed to non-productive sectors, especially the political class, instead of boosting production.Speaking on a monitored program Utomi said the Federal Government’s focus on revenue ge...

Ghana’s President John Mahama has assured of the safety of Nigerians living in his country, stating that there is no place for xenophobia in Ghana.Mahama, was said in a statement issued on Friday by the spokesman of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Magnus Eze to have also vowed the continued commitment of his...

The Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Muktar Betara contribution towards development of his constituency, Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya Kusar has been commended by one of the most prominent association in the area, the Biu Forum.The Forum said the lawmaker was a blessing to the area has he made rema...

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Governor Hyacinth Alia has officially dissolved the Benue State Executive Council and appointed former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Moses Atagher, as the new Chief of Staff, effective immediately.  A seasoned administrator and former acting Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank, Atagher brings extensive experience to...

The Federal Government has announced a significant 50 percent increase in scholarship grants across all academic levels as part of a comprehensive reform aimed at expanding educational opportunities and addressing rising costs.Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, revealed that PhD students will now receive N750,000 annually, up from N500,000; M...

The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has faulted the People Democratic Party’s call for the redeployment of the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Anugbum Onuaha, ahead of the August 16 by-elections.In a statement by the state chairman, Jarret Tenebe, he said the PDP Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, was l...

Ahead of the National Assembly by-elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo, has called for the immediate removal of the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Dr Anugbum Onuaha.Chairman of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, made this appeal in Benin during a press conference....

The Minister of Labour, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has appealed to the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives to suspend their ongoing strike, saying that it is not the best solution to industrial disputes.The Minister urged the Association to embrace dialogue while the government continues to work on addressing their concerns....