FG raises hate speech fine from N500,000 to N5million
The Federal Government on Tuesday raised the fine for hate speech from N500,000 to 5 million naira, The PUNCH has learnt. The government also mandated broadcast stations…
Federal Government rules out increase in airfares
The Federal government has ruled out the possibility of increment in airfares as a result of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.Minister of Aviation, Senator…
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FG to review revenue sharing formula over minimum wage
The Federal Government yesterday resolved to engage governors of the 36 states of the federation and the Council of State in a review of the…
“Terrorism will be with us for a long time because it has become big business in Nigeria” – Charlyboy
Maverick entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charlyboy, on Monday reacted to a statement credited to the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, that the…
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Singer Simi Criticizes Nigerian Government (See Tweets)
The sensational songstress Simi also seems to be fed up with the Nigerian system,Likewise most of us in the country does, the government and all…
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“We will begin payment of new minimum wage by September” – FG
The federal government on Monday assured the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and entire workforce of the country that the new national minimum wage will commence,…
Federal Government declares hate speech as an act of terrorism
The Federal government has declared hate speech as an act of terrorism and warned that it will, henceforth, prosecute those who indulge in the practice….
Nigeria Government Sues JP Morgan For $875m Over Malibu Dodgy Oil Deal
The federal government of Nigeria has filed a case against JP Morgan Chase for $875m in transferring funds to an oil company controlled by the…
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Stop blame game, let’s create jobs for youths now – Saraki tells FG
The President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called on the federal government, the National Assembly, the private sector and the civil society,…
Stop frustrating Nnamdi Kanu’s fundamental right suit – ECOWAS blasts FG
The Economic Community of West African States’ court has berated the Nigerian Government for always filing fresh motions in a bid to frustrate a fundamental…
Lopsided appointments and allocation of resources are responsible for crisis & disunity in Nigeria – Sultan of Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar II, on Wednesday said the injustice in appointments…
We Are Ready To Engage Niger Delta Avengers – FG
The Federal government has said it is ready to engage with Niger Delta Avengers and other groups if they make their interests known. This was…
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El-Rufai Seeks Refund Of Monies Spent On Federal Government Roads
The Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has asked the Federal Government to refund to states, funds spent on Federal Government projects especially on repair…
Biafra: FG writes US, UK, others, insists Nnamdi Kanu’s IPOB a terrorist organisation
Nigerian Governnent has formally informed the governments of the United States, US, United Kingdom, UK, and other foreign countries of its decision to declare the…
No rift between FG, NASS – Minister
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that there was no rift between the Federal Government and the National Assembly, not minding…
CBN not printing money to support FG – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has described as absurd the allegation that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is not following due process in the printing…
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Arik Air files N20bn suit against FG, Ethiopian Airlines
Arik Air Limited has filed a N20 billion suit against the Federal Government and Ethiopian Airlines over recent claims in the media that they were…
ASUU: Only FG can end ongoing strike – Union
As the strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) enters its third week, ASUU has declared that it is only the…