Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has lashed back at his successor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, asking him to focus on governing Benue State rather than setting out to witch-hunt individuals. In a statement by his spokesman, Terver Akase, the former governor said he is aware that Rev Alia has been levelling all manner … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, charged members-elect of the 10th National Assembly to work together to choose good leaders for both chambers after their inauguration on June 13. The President gave the advice at a meeting he held with a combined assembly of the National Assembly members-elect at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. … [Read more…]
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nassarawa State says the government of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari spent more than the $19 billion used in building the Dangote Refinery on maintenance of the country’s refineries. Nigeria has refineries in Kaduna, Port Harcourt, and Warri but none is operational with experts saying the recent launch of the Dangote Refinery would … [Read more…]
Two subpoenaed witnesses of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday, in Abuja admitted at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) failed to transmit results of the election after the collations. The witnesses, Mr. Friday Egwuma … [Read more…]
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Barr. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Mr. Tayo Ayinde was also appointed as the Chief of Staff, while Gboyega Shoyanwo is to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff. A statement released by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has declared Monday June 12, a public holiday. This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday, from the office of the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Interior. According to the release by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the holiday is in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day celebration. Dr Akinlade … [Read more…]
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Thursday, met President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and asked for the release of the incarcerated leader of the defunct Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on behalf of his state and the Southeast region. He spoke to State House reporters after a meeting with the president in his … [Read more…]
…What G5 Members Discussed With Tinubu — Makinde President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently holding a meeting with members of the defunct ‘G5 Governors’ at the State House, Abuja. The defunct ‘G5’ governors, who are all members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), include Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and former governors Nyesom Wike … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Following the cancelation of sit-at-home in Enugu state by Governor Peter Mbah, a townhall meeting of stakeholders and different groups have been summoned. In a statement made available to newsmen and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the meeting is scheduled for Saturday, 10th June, 2023, at … [Read more…]
Former Vice President Mike Pence announced Wednesday he’s running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination as he delivered his toughest takedown to date of primary rival and former boss Donald Trump, who he said “should never” be president again for his actions in the aftermath of the 2020 election. At his formal campaign kickoff in … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Economic Council (NEC) led by Vice President Kashim Shettima to device an approach and begin the process of working on interventions to mitigate the impact of subsidy removal on the Nigerians. Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, stated this after leading some major oil marketers on a courtesy … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, held his maiden meeting with the 36 state governors where he sought their partnership to end extreme poverty in the country. The meeting took place on the aegis of the National Economic Council, NEC, following the removal of petroleum subsidy about 10 days ago. He stressed the need for … [Read more…]