Three House of Representatives members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and one member of the Labour Party on Wednesday announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Also, another member of the PDP defected to the Accord Party. The five members had their letters of defection read on the floor of the chamber … [Read more…]
The leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces has met to review its operational strategies following recent setbacks in various theatres of operation across the country. The high-level meeting was convened by the Minister of Defence and attended by all Service Chiefs and the Chief of Defence Intelligence. Speaking after the meeting, Christopher Musa confirmed that … [Read more…]
Elon Musk is the wealthiest individual ever recorded, worth an estimated $839 billion, Forbes said Tuesday, as a record 3,428 billionaires worldwide saw their combined fortunes surge to an all-time high of $20.1 trillion. Musk topped the Forbes World’s Billionaires list for the second consecutive year after his fortune swelled by roughly $500 billion over … [Read more…]
Obi Cubana: We’ve learnt our lesson, we must reconnect to the centre Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says the South East must play strategic politics to be at the centre of decision-making going forward, lamenting that the zone had never been as politically fragmented and disconnected from the centre as experienced in recent … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of about 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits nationwide as part of measures to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices on Nigerian commuters. The directive followed concerns over the surge in petrol and diesel prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and … [Read more…]
Dangote Refinery has reduced the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N1,075 per litre, marking a N100 drop from the N1,175 per litre announced earlier this week, in a move that may ease pressure on fuel costs across the downstream market. The refinery announced on Tuesday that the price adjustment takes … [Read more…]
The Ebonyi State Police Command said it has arrested the mastermind, Nwazunku Stephen, of the kidnap of the traditional ruler of Ndufu Alike Ikwo, late Ezeogo Francis Igwe. Igwe was kidnapped last week Sunday on his way to church; his abductors later killed him after demanding a ransom. The police had earlier arrested nine suspects, … [Read more…]
…Targets Regional Flights by Year End Enugu Air, on Tuesday, received the Air Operator Certificate, AOC, from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), a development it described as a significant step in the realisation of Governor Peter Mbah’s vision to position Enugu as a regional hub for commerce, logistics, and aviation in West and Central … [Read more…]
Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has appealed to all leaders and stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to bury the hatchet, accept the Court of Appeal verdict, and move towards holding a fresh national convention that will comply with all INEC guidelines. According to a statement signed by Yusuph Olaniyonu, Head, Abubakar … [Read more…]
The Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has felicitated the immediate past Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, on his appointment and posting as the Nigerian Ambassador to Spain. In a goodwill message which was contained a message signed by Ferdinand Ekeoma, Special Adviser to the Governor, (Media and Publicity), Governor … [Read more…]
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has cited the protracted crisis and legal disputes rocking the Peoples Democratic Party as the reason for his defection to the All Progressives Congress. The defection was formally announced on Monday by the state Deputy Governor, Mani Mummuni, following a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Gusau. In … [Read more…]
The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) has pledged to support critical institutions in Delta State with solar mini-grids, as part of a broader partnership to drive technological advancement and research commercialisation in the state. The commitment was made on Monday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the Asagba of Asaba, His … [Read more…]