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2018

I was compelled to sign 2018 budget, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he was compelled to sign the the 2018 appropriation bill containing budget estimates as approved by the National Assembly into law in other not to keep the economy continuously on standstill. This is…

Uproar over proposed cattle ranches in 10 states

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has rejected the Federal Government’s N70 billion plan to establish pilot cattle ranches in 10 states. The group, which comprises Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Afenifere, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF)…

National Assembly padded 2018 budget –Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, accused the National Assembly of padding the 2018 Appropriation Bill. Buhari, who spoke during the signing of the Appropritaion Bill into law, expressed regret that the federal lawmakers made…

Obiano empowers Okada operators with N765m

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has set aside N765 million for commercial motorcyclists in the state to enable them purchase shuttle buses following the government’s decision to restrict them from operating in Awka, the state…

Wike rolls out 15 roads in Okochiri Kingdom

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom  Wike, has said he owes no apology to those complaining about the numerous projects being commissioned in the State by his administration. Wike said this yesterday, while commissioning 15 internal roads…