Victor Osimhen has been crowned the 2023 African Footballer of the Year in a momentous event that solidified his status as one of the best players in the world. Osimhen saw off competition from Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah. Monday’s award capped off a sterling year for the Super Eagles forward whose … [Read more…]
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…]
…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…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has halted the processing fees for cash deposits over N500,000 until April 2024. The declaration was issued by the apex bank on Monday in a circular that was signed by its acting director of banking supervision, Adetona Adedeji. In an effort to encourage cashless transactions, the banking authority implemented … [Read more…]
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 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 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…]
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…]
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…]
The Dangote oil refinery in Nigeria on Friday received its first cargo of 1 million barrels of crude oil from Shell International Trading and Shipping Co (STASCO), bringing the start of operations closer after years of delays. Once fully running, the 650,000 barrel-per-day refinery funded by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote will turn oil powerhouse … [Read more…]
The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASETU), has called on the President Bola Tinubu administration to ensure the unconditional release of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The national president of ASETU, Chief Emeka Diwe, renewed the association’s call for Kanu’s freedom as the Supreme Court announced December 15 for … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has enjoined manufacturers not to think twice in expanding their investments and operations in the state in particular and South East in general, saying whereas many indices favour the South East, his administration has also taken practical steps to improve the business environment. This was even as the … [Read more…]