Economy and Security took centre stage on Sunday as the presidential candidates of the Labour Party, Peter Obi; the New Nigerian Peoples Party, Musa Kwankwaso and Kola Abiola of Peoples Redemption Party squared up at the Arise tv Presidential Town Hall Series on Security and Economy, in Abuja. However, the presidential candidate of the Peoples … [Read more…]
He also expressed unwavering commitment of his administration to energy mix through acquisition of nuclear power. The President spoke at the just concluded International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power in the 21st Century held in Washington DC. According to him, the Federal Government has activated the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commissio, NAEC, as the national focal … [Read more…]
THE Lagos All Progressives Congress, APC, has raised the alarm over cloning of the accounts of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu by cybercriminals suspected to be from opposition parties in the state. Publicity Secretary of the party, Seye Oladejo, raised the alarm in a statement at the weekend. “Security agents are on the trail of cybercriminals and … [Read more…]
The member representing the people of Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Pat Asadu has reaffirmed his commitment to the membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State, adding that Dr. Peter Mbah, Enugu PDP governorship flagbearer, is going to win the March 2023 general elections. The ranking lawmaker who … [Read more…]
…Governor commits Sen. Ekweremadu’s London ordeal to God, assures it will pass away …As Ndi Oganiru Enugu, Senator’s supporters collapse structures for Dr. Mbah The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for the quality leadership, peace and security the state has … [Read more…]
Today, as family, friends and indeed the entire ndi Igbo mark the 89th posthumous birthday of the great Ikemba, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, I took some time to reflect on his life and what makes him our beloved hero. Ojukwu was a man of great intellect, independence of mind, humility, and immense courage. He had many … [Read more…]
…to collaborate with the organized private sector …set to unveil campaign manifesto Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Enugu State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Geoffery Uche Nnaji, has highlighted the three challenges bedevilling the growth of the state’s economy, while noting that the state can only break away from the stranglehold of … [Read more…]
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of 12, 000 metric tonnes of grains as relief materials for victims of flood disaster across the country. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, made this known at the weekly ministerial briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team in Abuja, yesterday. … [Read more…]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has described the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, policy to redesign the N200, N500 and N1,000 notes as a political agenda. Obaseki stated this while inaugurating the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party Women Campaign Council at the Presidential Campaign secretariat in Benin City, Edo State. He … [Read more…]
The lives of no less than 19 million children have been thrown off course in Nigeria, Pakistan, India, Chad, and South Sudan, as extreme floods rage globally between August and October this year Save the Children International, SCI, is calling on governments at COP27 to support the creation of a new loss and damage climate … [Read more…]
Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has accused the Federal Government of trying to break its ranks by selecting some medical lecturers for payment of their withheld salaries, while other academic staff are left unattended to. Specifically, the union said medical lecturers at the Usman Dan Fodio University Teaching Hospital in Sokoto have been paid … [Read more…]
The House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs has resolved not to consider the 2023 budget of the Ministry of Foreign until it complies fully with the 2022 Appropriation Act. Chairman of the committee, Yakub Buba, revealed the position at the 2023 budget defence session. He said the ministry must direct all Nigerian missions to … [Read more…]