Governance

President Buhari Meets With PTF_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday held a meeting with a delegation of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19. The Chairman of the Task Force and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha led the delegation to the presidential villa.The meeting, as at the time of this report, was still ongoing. The… Continue reading President Buhari Meets With PTF_Ada Nkong

Governance · POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

Trump opens Social media to law suits_Femi Ehiabhi

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed his executive order on the social media platforms. But he didn’t follow through his threat to shut Twitter. However, he accused the social media platform of anti-conservative bias, which to him, is one of the greatest threats to free speech in American history. His executive order is intended… Continue reading Trump opens Social media to law suits_Femi Ehiabhi

CRIME · Governance

Buildings suspected to belong to kidnap kigpins demolished_Femi Ehiabhi

The Cross Rivers State Government has demolished buildings belonging to suspected kidnap kingpins. This is coming barely days after the state government declared 35 youths wanted over their suspected involvement in the recent cult-related killings that have been recorded in the state. Newsannexonline learnt that the demolition exercise on the order of the State governor, Prof. Ben Ayade was… Continue reading Buildings suspected to belong to kidnap kigpins demolished_Femi Ehiabhi

Governance

Gov Ayade Weeps For The Poor in Cross River State, Grants Tax Exemption_Ada Nkong

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State burst into tears on Thursday as he lamented the tax burden on low-income earners in the state. “This is not Ben Ayade, this is not my nature,” the Governor said. “I am not wired for this insensitivity to a weaker person. I never knew that five years into… Continue reading Gov Ayade Weeps For The Poor in Cross River State, Grants Tax Exemption_Ada Nkong

Governance

Cross River State Lifts Ban on Religious Gathering_Ada Nkong

The Governor of Cross River State, Prof Ben Ayade has lifted the ban on religious gatherings with effect from 24 May 2020. This was contained in a statement signed by Chris Ita, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor. See full text of statement Our Ref: GO/PRESS/012/VOL.I/ 202 May 20, 2020 PRESS RELEASE RESUMPTION OF PUBLIC… Continue reading Cross River State Lifts Ban on Religious Gathering_Ada Nkong

Governance

FG Extends Partial Lockdown, Curfew_Ada Nkong

The Federal government has extended the ease of the partial lockdown in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun by two weeks citing the increasing number of coronavirus cases in Nigeria.Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha who spoke during the daily briefing said the decision… Continue reading FG Extends Partial Lockdown, Curfew_Ada Nkong

Governance

Buhari Directs PTF to Work Closely With Governors _Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari says the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 to work closely with state governors. The President gave this directive , Monday at a virtual meeting with some members of the Nigeria Governors Forum.A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, says President Buhari disclosed that the PTF… Continue reading Buhari Directs PTF to Work Closely With Governors _Ada Nkong

Governance · POLITICS

States get financial relief as loans and bail out deductions suspended_Femi Ehiabhi

President Muhammadu Buhari has come to the rescue of Nigerian state governments, as he approved the suspension of deductions of loans and bailout funds from their shrinking monthly allocation. Buhari had last year approved a 30-year repayment for states over bailout funds granted them in 2016. With the coronavirus pandemic cratering Nigeria’s revenue, many of… Continue reading States get financial relief as loans and bail out deductions suspended_Femi Ehiabhi

Governance

President Buhari to Address Nigerians Monday_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari will addresd Nigerians on Monday 18th May, 2020 . The national broadcast comes as the first phase of the gradual easing of the lockdown comes to an end.Aliyu Sani, national coordinator of the presidential task force on COVID-19 , disclosed this when he appeared as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.… Continue reading President Buhari to Address Nigerians Monday_Ada Nkong