Following the news that, the leadership and members of National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW) have unanimously appointed Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya as the Acting chairman of Zone 2 of the union, friends, family, political stalwarts and allies rejoice, commends his doggedness and tenacity. Speaking after the announcement was the chairman …
Read More »EFCC to arraign businessman, Cletus Ibeto, over alleged N4.8bn fraud
Ibeto The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign businessman Chief Cletus Ibeto alongside his company, Ibeto Energy Development Company, on Thursday, October 5, on a 10-count charge bordering on allegations of obtaining by false pretences, fraudulent conversion of property, criminal breach of trust, forgery and deception. The duo are to …
Read More »Wanted Nigerian Singer, Primeboy Turns Self In, Taken Into Police Custody Over Mohbad’s Death
Primeboy was declared wanted and N1 million bounty was out on his head over his refusal to honour police invitation in connection with the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Police Command, on Thursday, said singer, Owodunni Ibrahim, aka Primeboy has …
Read More »FIFA appoints referees, VAR officials for Super Eagles, Saudi Arabia friendly
FIFA has appointed Portuguese official, Luis Godinho, as referee for the international friendly match between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, at the Estadio Municipal de Portimão on Oct. 13 at 5pm. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Communications for Nigeria Football Federation, Ademola Olajire, on Thursday in …
Read More »‘You Have Lightened My Burden’ — Remi Tinubu Welcomes Wike’s Request For Collaboration On Women’s Empowerment
First Lady Remi Tinubu (middle) flanked by FCT Minister, Nyesom WIke, and Minister State for FCT, Mariya Mahmood The First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has warmly embraced a request from the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to collaborate on advancing women’s empowerment initiatives in the federal capital. During a courtesy visit to …
Read More »INEC Opts For Manual Transmission Of Bayelsa Governorship Election Results
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it plans to transmit results of the November 11 Bayelsa governorship election manually. The state INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Mr Obo Effanga, stated this in Yenagoa on Wednesday, during an interactive section with religious leaders and faith based organisations. Effanga said that …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu Seeks Partnership With Foreign Investors As He Meets Netherlands, Denmark Ambassadors To Nigeria
Governor Sanwo-Olu receives Ambassadors Netherlands and Denmark at Lagos House, Marina. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, sought continuous partnership with foreign investors. He said the state is ready to partner and collaborate with willing countries and investors who are ready to bring investments to the state, adding that …
Read More »W’Bank warns CBN against FX control, direct lending, subsidy programmes
The World Bank on Wednesday advised the Central Banks of Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Uganda to refrain from unconventional measures that might undermine their monetary policies. According to the Washington Bank, these measures include “monetizing the fiscal deficit, direct lending interventions, untargeted subsidy programs, and foreign exchange controls.” The lender emphasised …
Read More »Abia Assembly To Intervene On Reinstatement Of Sacked Abia Workers
Following the protests staged by the disengaged Abia workers employed from January -May 2023 at the Abia State House of Assembly last Tuesday, the Majority Leader of the 8th Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Okoro Uchenna Kalu has said that the House during her plenary considered the appeal and …
Read More »States divided over FG’s N35,000 wage awards to federal workers
By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South, Dayo Johnson, Sam Oyadongha, Wole Mosadomi, Demola Akinyemi, Egufe Yafugborhi, Umar Yusuf, Bashir Bello, Haruna Aliyu, Dennis Agbo, Marie-Therese Nanlong, Ozioruva Aliu, Ugochukwu Alaribe, Rotimi Ojomoyela, Deola Badru, Shina Abubakar, James Ogunnaike, Emma Una, Dan Abia and Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — States were split …
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