FOR THE RECORD: Full Text of Speech Delivered By Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State During Presentation of the 2024 Appropriation Bill

RIVERS STATE 2024 BUDGET STATEMENT: PRESENTED TO THE RIVERS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. BY HIS EXCELLENCY SIR SIMINALAYI FUBARA GSSRS,GOVERNOR, RIVERS STATE, (13TH DECEMBER 2024). 1. Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen. 2.​It is my pleasure to be before this hallowed chamber today to present our state’s budget estimates of Revenues and … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: PBIF’s 15th Free Medical Outreach to Hold Today – Iloegbouba

Engr. Paul Basil Iloegbouba

Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu A non-governmental organisation, the Paul Basil Iloegbouba Foundation, PBIF, will hold its 15th Enugu Free Mega Medical Outreach today December 12, 2023. In a statement jointly signed and made available to Pacesetter in Enugu by the Founder/CEO of the Foundation, Engr. Pastor Paul Basil Iloegbouba and wife, Paul Favour Chinelo, the outreach … [Read more…]

Again Nigeria’s electricity grid collapses

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the national grid experienced a system collapse on Monday. The TCN confirmed the development in a message by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah. “The grid experienced a collapse today. Presently, it (supply) has been restored except for the Jos Axis, which will soon have supply within … [Read more…]

Rivers State Assembly: PDP Demands INEC to Conduct Fresh Elections in 27 State Constituencies

…Insists Defected Rivers Lawmakers Automatically Vacated their Seats The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demands that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should immediately commence the process of conducting fresh elections into the 27 State Constituencies in Rivers State which have become vacant by reason of the defection of the 27 former State lawmakers in the … [Read more…]

After defection, Fubara holds emergency Exco meeting, as SDP, APC members join PDP

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, is currently meeting with the members of the state executive council at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The emergency meeting followed the defection of 27 members of the 32-member House of Assembly from the governing Peoples Democratic Party to the opposition All Progressives Congress. … [Read more…]

Enugu, best state for investment, ROI, Mbah tells investors

BREAKING NEWS: PDP’s Peter Mbah declared Enugu State Governor-Elect by INEC

Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has assured investors of the state’s conducive environment for business and high returns on investment, saying with the state’s deliberate policies at derisking investment flow and enhancing ease of doing business, Enugu remains the best and most attractive state to invest. The governor, who disclosed this, weekend, in Enugu … [Read more…]

Veteran NTA Newscaster, Aisha Bello, Is Dead

Veteran Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) newscaster, Aisha Bello Mustapha, is dead. The sad news of her demise was announced in a statement released by her family. Aisha, renowned for her role as one of the prominent casters on NTA Network News at 9 PM during the ’90s and early 20s, had a distinguished career spanning … [Read more…]

BREAKING: 27 Rivers Lawmakers defect to APC

The ongoing political drama in Rivers State has taken a very interesting turn as 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). A member of the Assembly, Enemi George, confirmed to Channels Television that the 27 lawmakers were under the … [Read more…]

December 12 Free Medical Outreach: Why I began the Paul Basil Iloegbouba Foundation – Iloegbouba

Engr. Paul Basil Iloegbouba

Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Founder/CEO of a reputable non-governmental organisation, the Paul Basil Iloegbouba Foundation, PBIF, Engr. Pastor Paul Basil Iloegbouba and wife, Paul Favour Chinelo have stated that they began the Foundation to cater for the needs of the avalanche of less privileged people in the society. Iloegbouba made this known while speaking to … [Read more…]