By Deji Abdulwahab The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has attributed the agricultural development and massive investments in Taraba to the improved security recorded under the administration of Gov. Agbu Kefas. Idris stated this in Jalingo on Thursday shortly after Kefas briefed newsmen on his stewardship onContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has urged youths in the country to take advantage of government policies and programmes to build desirable future for themselves. Olawande made the call on Thursday at the inauguration of a book entitled: “No More Future: Why Waiting IsContinue Reading
By Ijendu Iheaka The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu wants a peaceful South-East where Nigerians live in peace and enjoy stability and development in the region. Idris said this on Friday at a news conference on the sidelines of the South-East Regional SecurityContinue Reading
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government is paying unprecedented attention to the development of the South-East through inclusive governance. Idris stated this on Friday during a breakfast meeting with newsmen in Umuahia, Abuja. The minister dismissed claims that theContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has called for greater youth participation in shaping health policies across Africa, saying young people must become active partners in health governance. Olawande made the call on Monday in Abuja during the Youth Consultative Forum on theContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has congratulated Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) on becoming the first directly elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In a statement on Tuesday, Sulaiman-Ibrahim said the election marked a landmark in Nigeria’s legal profession and democratic development. SheContinue Reading
By Lengnan Tobias The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has led a delegation to China for high-level engagements on defence, security cooperation, and strategic partnership between Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday, by Leah Katung-Babatunde, hisContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has condemned recent attacks on political supporters in Osun State and urged stakeholders to embrace peaceful campaigns ahead of the governorship election. Oyetola made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday by his SpecialContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has called for improved access to finance, and stronger institutional support for women social entrepreneurs in basic and senior secondary education. Mahmoud, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, FCT Education Secretariat, Mrs Joy Okeke, made theContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, says the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), is progressing smoothly, particularly in centres using the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Ahmad said this on Wednesday in Abuja, after monitoring the conduct of the examination in selectedContinue Reading
