U.S Trains Nigerian Government's Spokespersons!

In light of creating an effective government press operations which is critical to communicating clear and timely information to the public, and coming in response to President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for help in training spokespersons, at both the federal and state level in effective press office operations with particular emphasis placed on countering radical narratives, and helping spokespersons create a strong network of colleagues throughout the country; the United States on Monday, conducted a two-day training in assisting the spokespersons attached to the Nigerian government enhance their press operations. The program ran through Monday, November 9 and Teusday November 10, in Abuja.

The messaging center, spokespersons’ workshops, and other related activities reinforce facilitated by Mr. Eduardo Cue, an expert in government communications, is part of the U.S government's  commitment to the deep partnership the two countries enjoy.  

Mr Cue, who is on his second training trip to Nigeria, trained most of the elections reporters who covered the 2015 elections in Abuja and Lagos respectively.

Offensive Odour Forces Nigerian House Of Rep. To Suspend Seating!

This is rather embarrasing....the Nigerian House of representatives on Wednesday, November 11, suddenly postponed its seating to November 17 due to foul odor within and outside the premises. 

 As­sured his colleagues that the House Services Committee has the situation under control, Sulai­mon Yussuff Lasun, the House of Representatives Deputy Speaker, who presided at plenary, suspended the sitting till Novem­ber 17, when necessary repairs would have been carried out.

Micheal Etaba, a House member represent­ing Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency of Cross River State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),  raised a Point of Order where he lamented that the entire environ­ment, both within and out­side the chamber, was full of offensive odour and that water was not running in his office.

The stench was cause by leaking roof and lack of water to clean and flush the conviniences. 

Addis Ababa Introduces First Sub- Saharan Metro Railway!

To curb heavy traffic situations and transportation problems for low income earners in the Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital, the city on Friday, November 6th, opened its metro railway, the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The metro transports about 60,000 people daily, but it is anticipated that by the time the second phase is completed, the number should increase to 100,000.

who would otherwise have to spend more to travel to and from their work places, or be faced with the alternative of getting stuck in traffic. 

Senator Ben Bruce Tasks Nigerians To Hold Ministers Accountable!

As president Muhammadu Buhari swears in his Ministers and Permanent Secretaries, Nigerian Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce,  who represents Bayelsa East constituency, has urged Nigerians to hold the newly elected stewards accountable. 

His message below:

Ben Murray-Bruce:

4 hours ago

I respect @mbuhari, but he cant save money with ministers without portfolios because whether or not they get portfolio we'll still pay them.

45 minutes ago

"Congrats to our new Min of Aviation. Lets #Challengeourminister to confirm neither he nor his aides will fly 1st Class at tax payer expense".

38 minutes ago

"Congrats to @Gov_Rajifashola. Lets #Challengeourminister of power to confirm he wont use generator so he'll feel what Nigerians are feeling".

31 minutes ago

"Congrats to @ChibuikeAmaechi. Lets #Challengeourminister of transport to confirm he will use various public transport at least once a month".

"Congrats to Ogbonaya Onu. Lets #Challengeourminister of Science to ensure govt promotes & uses made in Nigeria technology eg Zinox computers".

"Congrats to Isaac Adewole. Lets #Challengeourminister of health to confirm he'll use Nigerian hospitals & encourage colleagues to do so".

"Congrats to Audu Ogben. Lets #Challengeourminister of agric to confirm he will eat and encourage colleagues to eat grown in Nigeria foods".

Ealier in the week, on Monday, November 9, to be precise, Senator Ben Bruce challenged Nigerians to hold public office holders answerable: 
"3-If you see ministers abusing power (beat red light, security harassing citizens), send to me. @SilverbirdTV will air it #Keepingthemhonest".

British Airways Observes Armistice Day With A 2 Minutes Silence!

British Airways joins the rest of the world to mark the Armistice Day with a 2 minutes silence at 11 am, a period during which all planes on the ground silenced their engines and all airport staff paused in their work. 

The Armistic Day which coincides with Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, is observed every year on 11th of November, at 11 am to mark the armistic signed between the World War 1 and Compiegne, France and Germany to end the hosilities on Western  Front of World War 1. 

The event took place on November 11th, 1918.

Nigeria's Ministers, Federal Executive Council Sworn In!

Finally, Nigerian Federal executive Council swears in 24 Ministers and Inaugurates new FEC at the Council Chambers, in Aso Rock, Abuja.

Some of the sworn in Ministers signing the Oath of Allegiance:




















List of Ministers Portofolio Below: 

• Kemi Adeosun (Ogun) – Finance
• Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers)– Transportation
• Chris Ngige (Anambra)– Labour and Employment
• Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti)– Solid Minerals
• Babatunde Fashola (Lagos)– Power, Works and Housing
• Abdulrahman Dambazau (Kano)– Interior
• Aisha Alhassan (Taraba)– Women Affairs
• Ogbonnaya Onu (Ebonyi)– Science and Technology
• Abubakar Malami (Kebbi)– Justice
• Hadi Sirika (Katsina)– State for Aviation
• Suleiman Adamu (Jigawa)– Water Resources
• Solomon Dalong (Plateau)– Youths and Sports
• Ibeh Kachikwu (Delta)– State for Petroleum
• Osagie Ehanire (Edo)– State for Health
• Audu Ogbeh (Benue)– Agriculture
• Udo Udo Udoma (Akwa Ibom)– Budget and National Planning
• Lai Mohammed (Kwara)– Information
• Amina Mohammed (Gombe)– Environment
• Ibrahim Usman Jibril (Nasarawa)— State for Environment
• Anthony Onwuka (Imo) – State for Education
• Muhammadu Bello (Adamawa) — FCT
• Adamu Adamu (Bauchi) — Education
• Okechukwu Enelamah (Abia) – Industry, Trade and Investment
• Aisha Abubakar (Sokoto) — State for Trade, Industry and Investment
• Khadija Bukar Abba (Yobe) – State for Foreign Affairs
• Claudius Daramola (Ondo) –  tate for Niger Delta
• Geoffrey Onyeama (Enugu) — Foreign Affairs
• Monsur Dan-Ali (Zamfara) — Defence
• James Ocholi (Kogi) – State for Labour
• Zainab Ahmed (Kaduna) – State for Budget and National Planning
• Mustapha Shehuri (Borno) — State for Power
• Heineken Lokpobiri (Bayelsa)– State for Agriculture
• Isaac Adewole Folorunsho (Osun) — Health
• Usani Usani Uguru (Cross River) — Niger Delta
• Abubakar Bwari Bawa (Niger) — State for Solid Minerals
• Adebayo Shittu (Oyo) — Communications

Buhari Appoints Permanent Secretaries!

List of Permanent Secretaries appointed by Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari into the Federal Civil Service, an appointment which starts with immediate effect.