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Briefing participants on an overview report of the government’s performance in the 2016 – 2020 tenure, Minister and Chairman of the Government’s Office Mai Tien Dung said the government has stuck to its commitment of building a public-serving and constructive government of integrity and action since the beginning of its term. The government has without delay issued programs and plans to translate the resolutions of the Party and NA into reality and implemented the 2011 – 2020 socio-economic development strategy, Dung said. In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, the government has demonstrated consistency in fulfilling the dual goals of containing the novel coronavirus, with a moto “fighting the pandemic is like fighting an enemy,” and recovering and developing the economy. This year, the government will continue focusing on fulfilling the twin goals, he noted, adding that it will keep guard up against the disease, seize all opportunity to recover and develop the economy in the “new … [Read more...] about NA leader praises government’s performance over last tenure

With Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally declaring the end of lockdown is firmly in our sights, many of us are desperate to book that long-awaited getaway. But just where and what can we do? Here are some of your holiday questions answered. When can we holiday at home? Domestic holidays will be allowed from April 12 - after Easter - although hotels and B&B’s will not open until at least May 17. When can we travel abroad? Foreign travel may also be given the go-ahead from May 17, although a review into restarting travel concludes on April 12. Depending on its findings, dates could change. Where can we go? Currently there are 33 countries on the high-risk list. Anyone travelling from these countries to the UK will need to quarantine in a government-approved hotel for ten days at a cost of £1,750. You will also need to take two coronavirus tests. It isn’t known how long this scheme will run for. Do you enjoy reading about politics? Sign up for all the … [Read more...] about Essential holiday questions answered – what you can and can’t book in UK and abroad

Kindly Share This Story: By Anjolaoluwa Folajimi For several years, late Chief Olusola Saraki, Waziri Ilorin reigned supreme in the Kwara State politics. From the second republic down to the present democratic dispensation, his name made or marred the political fortune of many aspirants in the State. His political clout transcends over three decades. The political legacy “Oloye” remained unrivalled until 2019 when the “Oto ge” Tsunami put an end to the political influence been enjoyed by the Sarakis in Kwara State politics. With a change in government, courtesy of the “Oto ge” revolution, a political “greenhorn”, under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq emerged as the Governor of Kwara State of Harmony. The new Kwara helmsman, a consummate businessman is the son of the first lawyer from Northern Nigeria, late A.G.F AbdulRazaq, SAN. Though not known in the political landscape of the state and by extension, … [Read more...] about Otò ge: Why Gov Abdulrahaman Abdulrazaq enjoys massive support in Kwara

close Video Eric Shawn: China could be in your kid's classroom Sen. Marsha Blackburn supports effort to end Beijing's 'Socialist, Marxist ideas' in schools. EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Elise Stefanik on Tuesday rolled out legislation that would limit federal funding for institutions of higher education that have partnerships with the People’s Republic of China as Republicans take aim at taxpayer money for so-called Confucius Institutes. The bill, first obtained by Fox News, is titled the "End College Chinese Communist Partnerships Act" or the "End College CCP Act." DEMS BLOCK STEFANIK AMENDMENT BARRING FUNDS TO CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE PARTNERS AFTER BIDEN NIXES TRUMP RULE The legislation would block any institution of higher education or postsecondary educational institution from receiving federal funds if it has "a contractual partnership in effect with an entity that is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the Government of the People’s … [Read more...] about Stefanik proposes legislation to limit federal funding for colleges, universities with Chinese partnerships

Kindly Share This Story: By Henry Umoru, Assistant Political Editor After 48 days at home following the Christmas and New Year holiday, the Senate will resume Tuesday, February 9, 2021 to face the challenges of legislating for the country and ensuring that good governance is in place. In line with the Senate legislative Calendar, the Senate adjourned December 22, 2020 and proceeded for Christmas and New Year holidays after passing the 2021 budget into law, just as it was to resume plenary January 26, 2021. Preparatory for the resumption, the National Assembly came up with a statement, postponing the resumption of its plenary sessions Tuesday, February 9, 2021. The notice of postponement was contained in a statement issued by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Ojo Amos Olatunde. According to him, the development was due to the membership registration and revalidation exercise of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC which commenced on … [Read more...] about Service Chiefs, Buratai, other ambassador-nominees top agenda as Senate resumes