Enugu Police Operatives Arrest Male Suspect For Faking, Using Popular Philanthropist’s Facebook Name To Defraud

… as CP Kanayo orders meticulous investigation and timely prosecution of the suspect, enjoining citizens to be wary of fraudulent social media impostors Police Operatives of the Enugu State Command, serving in New Haven Police Division, on December 3, 2023, at about 12.30 p.m., acted on credible information and arrested one Somtochukwu Franklin (male), aged … [Read more…]

Gbajabiamila refutes report of N10bn for renovation of his residence in 2024 budget, says it’s for Dodan Barracks, VP’s Lagos lodge

Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu has debunked claims that a significant amount of money was budgeted for the renovation of his residence in the 2024 Appropriation Bill presented to the National Assembly by Tinubu, Pacesetter reports. In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, the former Speaker of the … [Read more…]

Forbes ranks Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iwela as 87th World Most Powerful Woman, Most Powerful Woman in Africa

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been ranked as the most powerful woman in Africa on Forbes. In its 20th annual ranking released on Tuesday, Forbes showcased a diverse array of influential figures, spanning CEOs, entertainers, politicians, philanthropists, and policymakers. According to the rankings, Ms Okonjo-Iweala, a prominent Nigerian, is positioned … [Read more…]

Shettima Replies Obi on Proposed N15bn Residence for VP by Wike

Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned comments made by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, for questioning the motive behind the proposed N15.5 billion budgeted by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to construct a new official residence for the him. FCT Minister, Nysom Wike, … [Read more…]

Teachers, NGO, Economist Laud Enugu’s Mbah on 2024 Budget

…It’s a new day for education – NUT …79% Capital Expenditure signals more infrastructural devt – Economist  …It’s a budget with human face – Centre for Humanity The 2024 budget proposal of the Enugu State Government is receiving positive reviews from the Labour, civil society groups, and economists, who have lauded it as pro-masses and … [Read more…]

EFCC, French Embassy Parley on Anti-Graft War

French’s Minister of the Interior and Overseas, Laurent Baile, has expressed support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in its relentless fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. He made this disclosure on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Abuja while on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of … [Read more…]

Gov. Mbah Presents N521.5bn Enugu 2024 Budget Estimates, Proposes N414.3bn capital expenditure, N107.2bn recurrent expenditure

…Education gets 33 per cent, as healthcare, infrastructure, water, agriculture, also top budget …Speaker assures on thorough scrutiny, speedy passage Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has presented a N521.5 billion (N521,561,386,000) budget for the 2024 fiscal year before the Enugu State House of Assembly. The budget proposal, which he entitled “Budget of Disruptive … [Read more…]

FOR THE RECORD: Full Text of Speech Delivered By Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State During Presentation of ₦521.5bn 2024 Budget Proposal

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Being Text of the Budget Speech of His Excellency, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, on the Occasion of the Presentation of Enugu State Draft 2024 Budget of Disruptive Economic Growth, Today, Tuesday 5th, December, 2023 at the Legislative Chambers of Enugu State House of Assembly The Deputy Governor, The Right Honourable Speaker, The Secretary to the … [Read more…]