Gov. Oborevwori warns monarchs against shielding suspects involved in killing of soldiers, as Okuama women, children flee into forests

The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday, cautioned traditional rulers in the state against shielding suspects involved in the killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama Community in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Oborevwori gave the warning when he addressed traditional rulers on the unfortunate incident at the State Traditional … [Read more…]

Admiral Madueke to chair Ohanaeze’s Retreat on March 27, as Prof. Okey Ikechukwu leads Paper presentations

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide holds a retreat with the theme, ‘Ako Bu Ije’ at the Old Government Lodge, Abakiliki Road, GRA, Enugu, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The former military Governor of the Old Anambra and the Old Imo States; and the former Chief of Naval Staff of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Admiral Allison Amaechina … [Read more…]

L-PRES lauds Enugu Gov’s strides on water, agric dev’t, promises support for livestock farmers

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

The World Bank has commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State over his numerous developmental strides in the areas of water and agriculture, particularly livestock farming, stressing that the governor’s efforts at transforming the state would help in up-scaling its agricultural productivity. The commendation was made on Wednesday by the National Coordinator of Livestock Productivity … [Read more…]

CBN Clears FX Transactions Backlogs Totaling $7B

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that all valid foreign exchange backlogs of $7 billion have now been settled, fulfilling a key pledge of its Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardosoo. In a statement on Wednesday, the apex bank’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, in Abuja confirmed that independent auditors from Deloitte … [Read more…]

CJN’s monthly pay raised to N5.3m, S’Court Justices to N4.2m by Nigeria’s House of Reps

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill seeking enhanced salaries and allowances for judicial office holders in the country. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu transmitted the bill to the House for consideration and passage on Tuesday. The approved bill provides a total monthly package of N5,385,047.26 for the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). According … [Read more…]

Indiscriminate Taxation: Don’t Tax Vegetable Sellers, Gov. Nwifuru Tells Revenue Officers

Ebonyi State Government will soon put in place enabling laws to checkmate clandestine activities of scrap dealers in the State. Governor Nwifuru dropped the hint while swearing in the Chairman and members of the Revenue Appeal Commission, in his Office, Ochoudo Centenary City, Abakaliki on Wednesday. The Governor while regretting that residents of the State … [Read more…]

Nigerian military says it’s not responsible for retaliatory attacks in Delta community 

The Nigerian military says it is not responsible for the reprisal attack on Okuama community in Delta State. It also suggested that the retaliatory attack on the community could have been carried out by the rival Okoloba community. Recall that suspected residents of Okuama community on Thursday ambushed and murdered the Commanding Officer of 181 … [Read more…]