Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Monday, described President Muhammadu Buhari’s pre-recorded broadcast to the nation on Sunday evening as a monumental embarrassment to Nigerians. Frank in a statement in Abuja, said that Nigerians were disappointed in Buhari’s speech because it fell shamefully short of a […]
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APC governors celebrate Tinubu at 68, describe him as unifying, rallying point
Serving governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have described the former Lagos state governor, Ahmed Bola Tinubu as their rallying point and the unifying factor. The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) also acknowledged Tinubu’s contributions to the forum through what is described as his “insightful and resolute inputs to the processes of managing governance […]
COVID – 19 Donations: Frank commends patriotic Nigerians, corporate bodies, warns against embezzlement
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has warned all federal government agencies and committees responsible for the management of funds being donated to fight the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic not to embezzle the money. Frank in a statement on Sunday in Abuja also said it is time […]
Covid-19: PGF boss urges Nigerians to support govt initiatives
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) Salihu Lukman, has asked Nigerians at all levels to support some of the initiatives put in place by the federal and the State governments, warning that ignoring such support could endanger lives indiscriminately.A statement Lukman signed […]
COVID-19: Protect journalists, pay hazard allowance, NUJ urges media owners
Against the backdrop of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Nigeria Union of journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has called on media owners to protect journalists and pay hazard allowance to enable them carry on their duties very well. In a press statement Thursday in Abuja, the Chairman of Council, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche frowned at the poor response […]
COVID-19: NUJ knocks FG, FCTA over communication strategy
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT council on Wednesday criticised the federal government and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for failing to include the media in their strategic communication plan over the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). In a statement issued by its Chairman, Emmanuel Ogbeche, the union faulted the composition of the Presidential Taskforce […]
COVID-19: Provide Palliatives to Cushion Effects of Lockdown, NYCN Tells FG
As Nigerians are urged to stay at home to curtail the spread of corona virus also known as COVID-19, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has urged the Federal Government to distribute health essentials, food item and money to citizens to curtail the hardship that will come as a result of the policy. The […]
Covid-19 a leveler, survival challenge for all, PGF boss says
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and the Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) Salihu Lukman, has described the dreaded Coronavirus as a leveler and a survival challenge for both Nigerian leaders and the followers. Lukman believed the challenge has also presented an opportunity for both the leaders and followers […]
APC Crisis: Nabena announces self Acting National Publicity Secretary
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr. Yekini Nabena, said he has taken over the office of Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu on acting capacity pending the time the later will vacate a Court order retranning him from duty. A Sokoto High Court last week had restrained the party from appointing or […]
Nigeria 2019 Polls: Group claims US lied against DSS, Army
The Centre for Democracy and Developmental Research (CDCR) has criticised a US report which alleged voter intimidation by security agents during last year’s general elections. According to CDCR, the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices in Nigeria released by the US Department of State was fabricated and full of lies. Speaking at a press conference […]