The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on Thursday, issued a warrant compelling the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to appear before the Senate Committee on Works. The warrant follows the company’s refusal to respond to earlier summons regarding an abandoned project, despite receiving federal funds for its execution. Addressing the matter, … [Read more…]
The Nigerian National Assembly’s joint assembly will hear President Bola Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 budget on Tuesday, December 17. Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, revealed this at Thursday’s plenary session. The budget presentation will be held in the House of Representatives’ chamber, Akpabio declared. Last Tuesday, President Tinubu transmitted the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper … [Read more…]
The Government of the United Kingdom has commended Governor Peter Mbah’s development strides in Enugu State, saying he is doing an excellent job across various sectors. The UK Government also expressed its readiness to partner with the Government of Enugu State for the mutual benefits of both the state and UK, citing the longstanding bilateral … [Read more…]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that the power to decide who will occupy the office of President of Nigeria in 2027 ultimately rests with the Nigerian people. Atiku’s statement came in response to a comment made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, who claimed that President … [Read more…]
Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri on Thursday, November 28, 2024 convicted and sentenced Aisha Alkali Wakil and two others to five years imprisonment each. Wakil who is the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Complete Care and Aid Foundation (NGO) alongside Programme Manager Tahiru Saidu Daura and Country Director, Prince Lawal Shoyode … [Read more…]
There was tight security, on Monday, around the Edo State High Court premises along Sapele Road in Benin City as the State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal had its inaugural sitting where its chairman, Justice Wilfred Kpochi, called for cooperation from all the stakeholders including political parties, supporters, counsels, security agencies and the media for a … [Read more…]
Senators from the South-east region of the country have resolved to consult with their state governments before making a final decision on the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. Under the aegis of the South-east Senators’ Forum, the senators said they would consult with their constituents and other relevant people in the zone … [Read more…]
Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been granted bail by an Ekiti State Magistrate Court, in a defamation case filed by Afe Babalola. According to a post on his X verified handle, the 2023 African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, stated that Farotimi was granted N50m bail with a surety in the same … [Read more…]
Amstel Malta, Nigeria’s premium malt drink, has introduced its new sleek Can to retailers and distributors, PACESETTER reports. The unveiling which was done during a trade unveil event held on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in Enugu State was part of the milestone celebration of Amstel Malta’s 30 years of excellence, innovation and its commitment to … [Read more…]
South Korean authorities have imposed a travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is under investigation for his short-lived martial law declaration last Tuesday. Yoon narrowly survived an impeachment motion against him over the weekend, after MPs from his ruling People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the vote. PPP members said they had decided not to support … [Read more…]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has commenced the shortlisting of candidates for the interview stage of its 2024 recruitment exercise. This follows the recently concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Graduate Trainees and Experienced roles. Successful candidates have begun receiving interview invitation emails from the organisation. The email reads: “Thank you for participating in the … [Read more…]
Enugu State under the leadership of Dr. Peter Mbah, reduced its debt by $39.8 million, the highest by new state governors between June 2023 and June 2024, Statisense said at the weekend, citing data published by the Debt Management Office. A post on StatiSense X handle entitled, “2023 New Governors and Their External Debt Status … [Read more…]