UgamatvReps want North-East dev funded with SWV
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Appropriations, Finance and North-East Development Commission to liaise with the Federal Government through the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning…
Insecurity: Buhari asks governors to work with traditional rulers
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday met behind closed doors with the nation’s 36 state governors on the security challenges across the country. Although state governors did…
Reps slash FCT 2020 budget by N79bn
THE House of Representatives, Tuesday, passed the revised 2020 budget of the Federal Capital Territory, slashing the total estimates by over N79bn. The passage followed consideration and unanimous adoption of…
Okorocha’s varsity holds matriculation despite Imo govt’s ban
THE Eastern Palm University, Ogboko, on Monday held its 3rd matriculation ceremony despite the shutting down of the university by the Imo State Government. Security was beefed up as guests…
IGP SAYS, Police’ll no longer allow violent protests
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, on Tuesday said the Nigerian Police Force would never again tolerate any form of violent protests in the country. He also observed that…
IMO BYE-ELECTION OUTCOME, Protesters block INEC office entrance
The Coalition of Okigwe Youths, a political pressure group, barricaded the entrance to the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Owerri, in protest against the outcome of the…
Cross River robbers attempt selling N8m car for N1m
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a three-man robbery gang and recovered a 2018 Corolla Toyota worth over N8m. UGAMATV gathered that the operation, which was carried out…
MAHAMA SAYS, Ghana election I have not congratulated anyone
Former President of Ghana, John Mahama, and candidate of the National Democratic Congress in the December 7, 2020 presidential election, has said he has not conceded defeat or congratulated any…
NCC orders suspension of new SIM sale, registration
The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed Mobile Network Operators to immediately suspend the sale and activation of new SIM cards to allow an audit of the Subscriber Registration Database. The…
FAYEMI SAYS, Nigerians should focus on governance not 2023 polls
Nigerians should focus their attention more on governance rather than discussing election, power and succession in the 2023 election, Ekiti State governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, advised on Tuesday. He also…
