According to a statement signed by ALTON’s Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, the directive to extend the deadline was given by President Muhammadu Buhari, as confirmed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
The Federal Government has released the sum of N10billion to support domestic vaccine production. This is according to the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire. Speaking on Monday at the … Continue Reading FG releases N10bn for local production of COVID-19 vaccine
House of Representatives has cautioned the federal government against reopening schools amid the increasing number of deaths attributed to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The House through its Committee on Basic Education … Continue Reading COVID-19: Reps want FG to postpone reopening of schools by 3 months
The Federal Government has said that there is no going back on the January 18 resumption date for schools across the country. Last week, the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, … Continue Reading January 18 resumption date for schools stands- FG
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has claimed that travels, reopening of schools, businesses and religious centres, contributed to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Nigeria. There are currently … Continue Reading Nigerian govt blames churches, schools for COVID-19 second wave
The COVID-19 Presidential Task Force, PTF, on Monday, said states are responsible for the safe reopening of schools. PTF Chairman, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this during the committee’s daily briefing in … Continue Reading COVID-19: Federal Government gives update on reopening of schools
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has accused the federal government of playing politics with the Ogoni clean-up as recommended by the United Nations Environment Programme. Speaking during the inauguration of … Continue Reading When election comes in 2023 they will start another Ogoni clean-up exercise – Wike slams FG
The Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Faisal Shuaib has disclosed that the federal government is expecting 42 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to battle the disease in … Continue Reading FG expects 42 million COVID-19 vaccine doses – NPHCDA
The Federal Government says it has opened talks with China to have access to COVID-19 vaccines for Nigeria. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, made the disclosure on Tuesday … Continue Reading Covid vaccines: FG in talks with China – says minister
Sowore was arrested by the police for leading a protest against bad governance on New Year’s Eve in Abuja.
The Federal Government has suspended workers fingered in extortion at enrolment centres of the National Identity Management Commission. It was gathered that the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa … Continue Reading NIN: FG suspends officials over extortion at NIMC centres
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to probe allegations of missing N3.8 billion health funds. In a statement on Sunday, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP’s deputy … Continue Reading SERAP asks Buhari to probe ‘missing N3.8bn’ health funds
The federal government has released a policy for subscribers who intend to replace their lost, stolen, misplaced or damaged SIM cards. This was disclosed in a joint statement signed by … Continue Reading FG announces new SIM replacement policy
The Federal Government has published the passport numbers of 100 travelers, who failed to undergo the mandatory COVID19 test after their return to Nigeria. The Presidential Task Force on COVID19 … Continue Reading COVID19: FG releases passport details of 100 banned passengers
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors to disclose the security votes for their states in 2021. SERAP in a statement issued on … Continue Reading SERAP Asks Buhari, Governors To Disclose Security Votes For 2021
Testimonies from some of the abducted Kankara boys have revealed that ransom was paid before they were freed, The Wall Street Journal is reporting. This is contrary to the claim by … Continue Reading Report: Kankara boys contradict FG, say ransom was paid for their release