The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is alarmed by the killing of over 120 Nigerians and wounding of several others in the reported mishap bombing of Tudun Biri community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State by the military. The PDP laments the mishap bombing as heartrending and agonizing given that the victims were harmless … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
…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…]
Super Falcons on Tuesday sealed a spot in next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 2-1 win against Cape Verde at the Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia. The Nigerian side had been ruthless in their reverse encounter at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja last Thursday with an emphatic 5-0 victory courtesy … [Read more…]
Lionel Messi has been named Time Magazine’s Athlete of the Year for 2023 after his move to the United States to join Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami. Messi joins the likes of Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, LeBron James and the United States women’s national team to win the award. New York Yankees right … [Read more…]
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…]
…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…]
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…]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said the commencement of negotiation of the new National Minimum Wage in 2024 would be based on the prevailing cost of living in the country. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said this at the ongoing 19th edition of the NLC 2023 Harmattan School, organised by the Congress on Tuesday … [Read more…]
Some Namibians have been outraged after learning that President Hage Geingob’s four children joined the government’s delegation to the COP28 climate summit. They were among six of the president’s family members listed as part of Namibia’s delegation in Dubai. President Geingob’s office on Monday confirmed his children travelled to the city, but denied claims that … [Read more…]