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Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has called on Borno residents to embark on a one-day fast over the economic hardship and security issues plaguing the state. Governor Zulum made this request in a state-wide broadcast on Friday where he said he was “deeply troubled by the recent hardships faced by our citizens, particularly the high cost … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday, directed its members and affiliate unions to begin mobilisation for a two-day national protest expected to take place on February 27 and 28 if the federal government failed to implement all the agreements signed with it in October 2023. The two-day national protest will take place at the … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB PLC) has commended Governor Peter Mbah for creating the right environment for businesses in the state through his recent intervention on the state of road and other infrastructure across the state. Mr. Peter Ani, the Brewery Manager of NB PLC, Ama, made the commendation when he led the top management … [Read more…]
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said today that the headline inflation rate increased year-on-year (YoY) by 0.98 percentage points to 29.9 per cent in January 2024 from 28.92 per cent in December 2023. The Bureau disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index, CPI, report for January 2024, noting that food inflation also increased to … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu alongside the governors on Thursday agreed to establish state police in the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of an emergency meeting summoned by the President at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Minister said that there will be series … [Read more…]
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is working assiduously to ensure that Nigeria does not sink in its myriads of challenges at this moment in the nation’s history. Chief Nnaji gave this assurance at the official launch of ‘TechAdvantage Nigeria’ a platform built to … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger MON, on all Super Eagles team members in appreciation of their performance at the just concluded CAF 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON). In further recognition of their achievement, the federal government, represented by the Minister of … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, Tuesday, inaugurated the Enugu State Security Trust Fund, saying it was in line with the administration’s campaign promise and efforts to build on the successes achieved in the security of lives and property in the state. Although the enabling Law was enacted in 2020, it was not activated, … [Read more…]
As the nation mourns the loss of Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings PLC and philanthropist, Herbert Wigwe, who passed on in a tragic helicopter crash alongside his wife and son, Isiokpo, his hometown in the Ikwerrre Local Government Area of Rivers State, has declared seven days of mourning in honour of their illustrious … [Read more…]
One of the phone numbers belonging to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has been hacked and those behind the act are seeking financial assistance from unsuspecting members of the public. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, yesterday, drew attention of the public to the incident and said people should … [Read more…]
The United States authorities have shared details about a crash that killed the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe. Onboard the ill-fated aircraft late Friday were Wigwe, his wife, son; a former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo; as well as two crew members. The US authorities, in … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings PLC, Herbert Wigwe, alongside his wife and son. This is also as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Labour Party’s 2023 Presidential candidate and former Anambra Governor Peter Obi; the Director General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; Chairman … [Read more…]