THE Rotary Club has been urged to work with civil society organizations to ensure that the 2023 general polls are credible and peaceful. The appeal was made during the inauguration of Rotarian Macdonald Ukaeru, the chief executive officer, Come Homes and Properties, as the 35th President of Rotary Club of Victoria Island East and the … [Read more…]
Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, yesterday, approached the Federal High Court in Abuja for the termination of further hearing on the attempted murder case filed against his estranged wife, Ms Precious Chikwendu. The former minister, who was personally in court for the withdrawal of the suit, said the differences he had with his … [Read more…]
National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, ruled out the possibility of inaugurating the controversial Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) and formally kick-starting the party’s campaign next week. There were speculations that the two important functions would be conducted next week following the return of the APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, … [Read more…]
There was jubilation in the camp of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Thursday when he returned to the country. While he was aware, reports were suggesting that Tinubu was ill and could be receiving medical attention in London. The situation forced the candidate and his handlers to release … [Read more…]
Following the report of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP,) the Senate has approved the removal of Government-Owned Enterprises (GOEs) from the 2023 national budget. The affected agencies are; Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and Nigeria … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, is set to unveil his campaign manifesto. In an invitation signed by Dan Nwomeh, Head, Peter Mbah Media Office, the unveiling will hold on Thursday, October 13, 2022 by 10am at the Law Auditorium, Godfrey Okoye … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has commiserated with His Royal Majesty, Eze Barr. Igwesi O. Igwesi, Eze Chinwaeze III of Obuoffia, Rt. Hon. USA Igwesi, other members of the Igwesi Royal Family and Obuoffia, over the death of the matriarch of the family, Lolo Christiana Nwakaego … [Read more…]
The House of Representatives has commenced a probe of federal government properties in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaker of the House Femi Gbajabiamila, while declaring the probe open on Thursday, said the investigation became imperative, owing to a large number of abandoned or under-utilised government properties across the country. Gbajabiamila, who was represented … [Read more…]
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal yesterday urged the Federal Government and the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to further explore an out-of-court resolution of their dispute. Consequently, the appellate court in a unanimous decision by a three-man panel of Justices, deferred hearing of the Appeal ASUU lodged … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final list of candidates that will contest the governorship and houses of assembly election in 28 states of the federation in the 2023 elections. In a statement signed on Wednesday by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, the list contained 18 … [Read more…]
First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, yesterday, said President Muhammadu Buhari suffered Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for many years as a result of his involvement in the Nigerian civil war, his removal as the military’s head of state in 1985, and his subsequent detention for 40 months without being charged with any crimes. She made the … [Read more…]
The Court of Appeal has fixed today to hear the suit filed by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), seeking a stay of execution of the ruling of the National Industrial Court, which ordered it to call off the strike. When the matter was called yesterday, counsel to ASUU, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), told … [Read more…]