A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the director general of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) Dr. Salihu Lukman, has described as needless and distraction those criticising President Muhammad Buhari over the lockdown in Abuja and Lagos to curb the spread of Coronavirus. Among those who have openly criticised decision taken by […]
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CSOs kick over SaharaReporters antagonistic stand on Army
The Conference of Civil Society Organisations for Peace, Security and National Development has criticised the continuous stand of an online news portal, Sahara Reporters to ridicule the efforts of men and officers of the Nigerian Army who are in the battle field to end the Book Haram scourge in the north east region. The CSOs […]
Lockdown: Your ID Card is Your Pass, Minister Tells Journalists
All working journalists and other media staff in Lagos and Ogun states as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been advised to use their valid Identity Cards to access their places of work and assignment venues during the 14-day lockdown directed by the Presidentin the two states and the FCT. In a statement […]
Covid-19: Lukman backs Buhari over restriction in Lagos, Abuja, faults PDP, others
A chieftain of the All progressive congress (APC) and the Director General of the party’s governors forum, Dr Salihu Lukman has thrown his weight behind President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Lagos and Ogun states as well as the federal capital territory (FCT) as part of measures to contain the […]
Frank hits Buhari, says speech worse than Corona Virus
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 […]
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 […]