President Bola Tinubu has mourned the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu A tribute signed by the president on Friday described the late Igbo chief as a colossus of many parts. Iwuanyanwu died in July at the age of 82 after a brief illness. He said, “The late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was a colossus … [Read more…]
Kenya’s President William Ruto nominated Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki as his new deputy on Friday, hours after the Senate voted to impeach the last man in the job, Rigathi Gachagua. Ruto’s nomination of a close ally – who still needs to be approved by parliament – comes after a period of political turmoil, mass protests … [Read more…]
BRICS nations have unveiled a demo version of their new BRICS Pay payment system at the BRICS Business Forum in Moscow. Participants received cards loaded with 500 rubles, which can be used at selected points in the World Trade Centre for purchases like coffee and souvenirs. This marks the first official preview of the much-anticipated payment system. The … [Read more…]
Senators have unanimously passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. The confidence vote, which was passed on Thursday during plenary, came barely 24 hours after Wednesday’s media reports that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) took over the National Assembly to supposedly prevent a … [Read more…]
Ferrari has introduced its latest limited-edition supercar, the F80, which blends design and technology from endurance racing and Formula 1. Despite its hefty price tag of 3.6 million euros (£3.1 million), all 799 units are already sold out. Presented in Maranello, Ferrari’s hometown, the F80 is part of the automaker’s strategy to maintain interest among … [Read more…]
The Kenyan Senate has confirmed the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, marking the first time a deputy president in Kenya’s history has been removed from office. After two days of debate, 53 senators voted to uphold the motion, sealing Gachagua’s fate. Gachagua faced five charges, including misuse of public office, undermining judicial independence, and … [Read more…]
A total sum of N 1.298 trillion September 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The revenue distribution was announced at the October 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), in Abuja. According to a statement by the of Press and Public Affairs … [Read more…]
Although President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are both outside the country, there is no leadership vacuum, the president’s office said on Wednesday. Mr Tinubu is currently on a working leave outside Nigeria while Mr Shettima travelled to Sweden on an official visit on Wednesday. The president departed Nigeria on the 3rd of October. The … [Read more…]
Ebonyi State Government has distributed medical Consumables to General Hospitals across the State with a charge to medical personnel to ensure judicious use of the items. Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru while handing over the medical consumables to Medical superintendents in charge of the General Hospitals said the procurement of the items was part of his … [Read more…]
…assures thorough efforts to apprehend the culprits and ensure justice The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State CID, to launch a comprehensive investigation into the alleged shooting and murder of one Smith Odinaka, male, on October 13, 2024, around 1 a.m. The … [Read more…]
The Confederation of African Football has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. CAF published an updated game fixture on its X handle on Tuesday, however, it does not include the Libya versus Nigeria game. … [Read more…]
Following a report of a raid conducted by men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a radio station, Urban 94.5FM in Enugu during a live broadcast, allegedly seizing equipment valued at millions of naira and arresting several staff members, including a presenter, the Commission has provided clarifications. According to Sahara Reporters, Dele … [Read more…]