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By Agency Reporters PROTOCOLS 1.            I will start by asking you to pardon my voice. As you can hear, I have a cold as a result of working hard to meet your deadline! 2.            I am delighted to present the 2020 Federal Budget Proposals

Budget 2020: I’m suffering from cold because of hard work, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said that he is suffering from cold as he attributed the ailment to his hard work as the President of the country. Before presenting the details of the bill, Buharia pologised for his voice. He said he is

Group hails Akeredolu over Ore interchange Bridge

A group, Ondo for Good Governance, Accountability and Transparency (OGGAT) has hailed the Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu over the construction of the Ore interchange bridge. The group said the Governor deserves a pat on the back for the execution of projects,

Alleged N19.4bn fraud: Court to hear EFCC’s motion in Dasuki’ trial on Dec 11

An FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed Dec. 11, for hearing in the trial of rtd Col. Sambo Dasuki and four others over alleged misappropriation of N19.4 billion arms funds. Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf adjourned the trial after the Economic and

Ebonyi Governor’s convoy blocked, riffle carted away

Ogochukwu Anioke, Abakaliki   Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi has banned all forms of wake-keep beyond 10 pm in the state. He said that in any case where such event must pass the stipulated time, the organisers must seek permission from the local government

FEC approves N727b NASS increment on 2020 Budget

Augustine Ehikioya, Abuja   The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday accepted the increase in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) by the National Assembly from N10.002 trillion to N10.729 trillion. It was gathered from a reliable source that the Extraordinary FEC meeting

Benue Election: Tribunal Upholds Ortom’s Re-Election

The Benue State Governorship Tribunal has upheld the re-election of Governor Samuel Ortom. The tribunal gave the verdict on Monday after a panel dismissed the petition of the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Emmanuel Jime, for lacking in merit.  

Just in: PDP Gov. Mohammed floors APC Mohammed at Bauchi Governorship Election Tribunal

The Bauchi State election Tribunal has affirmed Bala Mohammed as governor of the state. The tribunal judge, Justice Salihu Salisu, on Monday dismissed the petition of the Mohammed Abubakar and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for lacking in merit. Justice Salisu ruled that

Iron Gate: Imo reinforces security in Owerri metropolis

  By Steve Uzoechi, Owerri Barely a week after Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State gave the marching order to security agencies in the state, to rid the metropolis of criminal activities, the interagency security apparatus of the state, code-named “Operation Iron Gate”,

Pastor Adeboye advises, assures Osinbajo over ‘gang-ups’

By Luminous Jannamike CG General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has asked Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo not to be fazed by the snares of those unhappy with his rising profile, saying God who