Ortom released by EFCC after hours of grilling

Ex-Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has been released from custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former governor granted the invitation of the commission around 10:00am on Tuesday. He drove into the Makurdi zonal office of the agency, which is located at Alor Gordon street in the state capital, accompanied by … [Read more…]

Enugu: Tribunal dismisses petition of APC’s Nnaji against Gov Mbah, LP’s Edeoga, APGA’s Nweke

Enugu: Tribunal dismisses petition of APC’s Nnaji against Gov Mbah, LP’s Edeoga, APGA’s Nwek The Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, yesterday, dismissed the case filed by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Uchenna Nnaji. Nnaji had filed a petition seeking to be declared governor on the grounds that the candidate of the … [Read more…]

Ebonyi: Gov Nwifuru swears in Chief of Staff, Commissioners, others, says ‘If I see lapses in your office, you are leaving next minute’ [FULL LIST]

Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, Tuesday warned the newly sworn-in government officials of his administration to be diligent with their assignments adding that “If I see lapses in your office, you are leaving the next minute and I can never call you back.” “As you all know, this is a call to serve, … [Read more…]

Ag. IGP expresses readiness to combat crime, says ‘I Feel Like A Tiger Ready To Chase Criminals Out of Nigeria’

Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has expressed his readiness to work towards making Nigeria a crime-free nation. Speaking with newsmen after being decorated by  Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday, Egbetokun pledged his preparedness to do his duties to the country as top Police chief, saying he felt … [Read more…]

In first foreign trip as President, Tinubu heads to France, to return Saturday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will this Thursday, join world leaders in Paris, France, to review and sign a New Global Financial Pact that places vulnerable countries on priority list for support and investment, following devastating impact of climate change, energy crisis, and after effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. This would be the first official trip … [Read more…]

EFCC grills Ex Benue Governor, Ortom

Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has been taken into the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ortom was invited for questioning by the anti-graft agency for alleged misappropriation of funds, a month after leaving office. Channels Television reports that the ex-Benue governor arrived at the Abuja office of the EFCC on … [Read more…]

Enugu: Mbah approves political appointments [FULL LIST]

Mbah hits the ground running, signs three Executive Orders, names Prof. Chidiebere Onyia new SSG

The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved the following political appointments: 1. Barr. Victor Udeh, Chief of Staff to the Governor 2. Ken Chukwuegbo, Principal Secretary 3. Kenneth Ugwu, Head of Service 4. Tony Okenwa, State Accountant General 5. Ms. Angela Nnamani, Executive Chairman, Enugu State Internal Revenue Service 6. Prof. … [Read more…]

After sack of service chiefs, Tinubu dissolves boards of parastatals, agencies, institutions

Investigate Adamawa election drama - Tinubu to Police

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, approved the dissolution of boards of Federal Government parastatals, agencies, institutions and government-owned companies. This was contained in a statement by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). In the statement signed by the Director of Information, Willie Bassey on behalf of the SGF, George … [Read more…]

Six Companies Receive Approval To Import Petroleum Products

The Federal Government, on Monday, said six new companies have received approval to import petroleum products into Nigeria. The Managing Director of Nigeria Mainstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDRA), Farouk Ahmed made this disclosure to state correspondents at the Presidential Villa. Farouk stated that apart from the approved six, several companies applied for permit … [Read more…]

Enugu: FG, state govt partner on cargo, int’l airport terminals; Gov meets civil servants, assures better welfare package, security

The Federal government and the Enugu State government are to partner to complete and operationalise the international wing of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, as well as build a cargo terminal to boost the state’s and nation’s economy and tourism capacity. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria … [Read more…]