Press Release: Ekweremadu not arrested by the EFCC Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has dismissed as fake the report that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), assuring his supporters that there was nothing to worry about. He said the report, like others before it, represented only … [Read more…]
Obiano: Why I wasn’t in SE Govs meeting: my colleagues sponsoring violence in Anambra Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has opened up on the controversy trailing his absence at the recent meeting of the South East Governors Forum held in Enugu. The meeting was convened to discuss the deteriorating security situation in the … [Read more…]
Ebonyi people marginalised by Igbos, we’ll never be part of Biafra: Gov. Umahi Ebonyi State will never be part of Biafra due to the marginalisation and slavery its people has suffered in the hands of other Igbos, says Governor Dave Umahi. “Ebonyi will never be part of Biafra because of the marginalisation and slavery that … [Read more…]
Everywhere I go, I’m asked to contest 2023 presidential seat – Kalu The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Wednesday expressed his willingness to contest the 2023 presidential election only if Nigerians canvassed his candidature. The two-time governor of Abia State, however, said his ambition for now is to return to … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Civil Service Union has called on the Federal Government to make necessary amendments to the Pension Act 2014 to protect the interest of workers and pensioners in terms of gratuity payment. The labour union condemned in strong terms the refusal of government/employers in the public service to pay gratuity to retirees … [Read more…]
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of board members of the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission. The confirmation of the nominees followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources. The new agency has automatically replaced the Department of Petroleum Resources because the commission would take over its responsibilities. … [Read more…]
The World Health Organization on Wednesday endorsed the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine, the first against the mosquito-borne disease that kills more than 400,000 people a year, mostly African children. The decision followed a review of a pilot programme deployed since 2019 in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi where more than two million doses were given … [Read more…]
House of Representatives, Wednesday, urged the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to immediately review the remuneration of judicial officers in line with present economic realities. The House also urged the Federal Government to, in line with judicial autonomy, accede to the increase in statutory transfer to the judiciary in the coming fiscal … [Read more…]
The Federal Government Wednesday threatened to invoke a state of emergency in Anambra to ensure the the sanctity of the November 6 governorship election in the state. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, gave the hint while fielding questions from correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive … [Read more…]
Get Your Permanent Voter Cards, Southeast Youth Leader Charges By Prince Ejeh Josh •says it’s their passports to a new Nigeria •calls for Igbo Presidency in 2023 A popular youth leader in the southeast geopolitical zone, Comrade Chukwu Emmanuel Uchenna, has called on the youths of the region to troop out en masse and register … [Read more…]
Northerners campaigning for southern presidential candidates are traitors: Northern Coalition Northern youths have threatened to expose northern politicians pocketing money to campaign for southern presidential candidates, calling them traitors. “The CNG has resolved to expose the faces of identified unpatriotic northern traitors who have been paid huge sums of money to market southern candidates. We … [Read more…]
Engr Mike Ogbuekwe, who is the Special Adviser on Agriculture to the governor of Enugu state Rt Hon Dr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has commended his boss on his strides in developing the economy of rural communities in Enugu State. Speaking with Journalists, Engr Ogbuekwe pointed out that: “Firstly, rural communities contribute largely to the overall GDP … [Read more…]