THE Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi has described the current fuel subsidy regime as a scam, saying he would offer an alternative, if elected. Speaking yesterday during a live interview on Arise TV, the presidential candidate said petrol subsidy is not beneficial to the country’s economy, promising that he would … [Read more…]
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, expressed disappointment over the country’s intelligence system. “How can terrorists organise, have weapons, attack a security installation and get away with it?” he fumed after visiting the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje attacked by terrorists. According to a statement by Senior Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, … [Read more…]
Enugu govt hails “We can do it in Nigeria” spirit of Ingrace Motors …Reiterates support for indigenous companies …As automobile firm donates sample vehicle to government Louis Amoke The Enugu State government has expressed delight at the commitment of Ingrace Group in promoting indigenously manufactured vehicles in Nigeria. Speaking when a delegation from Ingrace Motors … [Read more…]
[OPINION] London Saga and the Ekweremadu I know By Engr. Onyekachi Onu I cannot claim to know Senator Ike Ekweremadu for ages, but I certainly have a glimpse of his personality. I knew little about him before 2017, except that he was one of the three senators representing my State, Enugu, at the National Assembly. … [Read more…]
Buhari won’t give in to terrorists, Senegal trip necessary, as Buhari, Osinbajo visits Kuje Prison Presidency on Wednesday justified President Muhammadu Buhari’s trip to Senegal to participate at the summit of the International Development Association (IDA) for Africa in Dakar, Senegal. Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, while briefing State House journalists, after the weekly meeting of … [Read more…]
Enugu Guber: Group, Power Shift, endorses Frank Nweke II for governorship race …vows to mobilize 100,000 voters towards 2023 general election Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu As the political engines of the country continue to rev up, a political group, Power Shift, with structures in virtually all parts of the country, have thrown their weight behind the … [Read more…]
Hours after Kuje prison and Presidential convoy attack, Buhari leaves for Senegal President Muhammadu Buhari will on Wednesday depart Abuja for Dakar, the Senegalese capital to participate in the International Development Association for Africa Summit. The trip comes barely 24 hours after a convoy of cars carrying the Advance Team of security guards, protocol and … [Read more…]
[UPDATED] Kuje Prison Attack: Controversy surrounds Abba Kyari’s whereabouts after attack on Kuje prison …Kyari not missing -NCS Spokesperson Controversy has surrounded the whereabouts of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, after bandits attacked Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, where he was kept. There were earlier reports that gunmen attacked the Custodial Centre in the … [Read more…]
The Minister of Defence, Bashir Salihi Magashi, has confirmed that no fewer than 64 inmates undergoing trial for terrorism were among those that escaped from the Kuje Medium Prison after the attack on Tuesday night. He made the disclosure on Wednesday while giving update over the attack, emphasising that the attackers specifically came to free … [Read more…]
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in seven new ministers on Wednesday. The announcement was made on Arise TV morning show today. The ministers sworn-in today will replace former ministers who resigned to partake in the last presidential primary election. Recall that the Senate confirmed, last week, seven ministerial nominees forwarded by the president. Those confirmed … [Read more…]
There is controversy over the whereabouts of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, who is being remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. Fears over the whereabout of the Deputy Commissioner of Police came after bandits attacked Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, where he was kept. It was learnt that during the attack which … [Read more…]
Political parties yet to submit names of their vice presidential candidates have stepped up efforts to beat the July 15 deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The parties affected, it was learnt, have been working round the clock and putting finishing touches to their consultations to ensure names they submit would be … [Read more…]