The Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB PLC) has commended Governor Peter Mbah for creating the right environment for businesses in the state through his recent intervention on the state of road and other infrastructure across the state. Mr. Peter Ani, the Brewery Manager of NB PLC, Ama, made the commendation when he led the top management … [Read more…]
By Oseloka Henry Obaze History and diplomacy often mix in very curious ways. The just-concluded AFCON football tournament in Ivory Coast, unearthed parts of Nigeria’s failings to honour her history and stay true to her past diplomatic accomplishments. Sibling and sporting rivalry between South Africa’s team Bafana Bafana and Nigeria’s Super Eagles, showcased how emotive … [Read more…]
The Super Eagles are now 14 places higher in the latest FIFA ranking following a great showing at the just-concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’Ivoire. Nigeria lost to Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the competition concluded last weekend and have deservedly climbed up the FIFA ladder after that impeccable … [Read more…]
The Rivers State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Tony Okocha, has said the decision of Governor Similaye Fubara, to cherry pick items on the peace agreement he signed following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the state political crisis, is pushing the state to the brink. Okocha told reporters in Abuja, … [Read more…]
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said today that the headline inflation rate increased year-on-year (YoY) by 0.98 percentage points to 29.9 per cent in January 2024 from 28.92 per cent in December 2023. The Bureau disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index, CPI, report for January 2024, noting that food inflation also increased to … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu alongside the governors on Thursday agreed to establish state police in the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of an emergency meeting summoned by the President at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Minister said that there will be series … [Read more…]
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is working assiduously to ensure that Nigeria does not sink in its myriads of challenges at this moment in the nation’s history. Chief Nnaji gave this assurance at the official launch of ‘TechAdvantage Nigeria’ a platform built to … [Read more…]
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed a former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara, as its Chairman. The BoT, at its 76th Meeting on Tuesday, also confirmed a former Kaduna State governor, Ahmed Makarfi as Secretary “in line with the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger MON, on all Super Eagles team members in appreciation of their performance at the just concluded CAF 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON). In further recognition of their achievement, the federal government, represented by the Minister of … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, Tuesday, inaugurated the Enugu State Security Trust Fund, saying it was in line with the administration’s campaign promise and efforts to build on the successes achieved in the security of lives and property in the state. Although the enabling Law was enacted in 2020, it was not activated, … [Read more…]
The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, following talks with the Africa Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, welcomes the Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps for a momentous humanitarian medical mission to the State! Event: Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps – Humanitarian Medical Mission Date: February 15th to 24th, 2024, Enugu State Services … [Read more…]
As the nation mourns the loss of Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings PLC and philanthropist, Herbert Wigwe, who passed on in a tragic helicopter crash alongside his wife and son, Isiokpo, his hometown in the Ikwerrre Local Government Area of Rivers State, has declared seven days of mourning in honour of their illustrious … [Read more…]