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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ajuri Obari Ngelale, as Nigeria’s pioneer Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action. Ngelale’s appointment was contained in a statement made available on Sunday to State House correspondents. The statement added that Ngelale will equally serve as the Secretary of the Committee, which is part of the larger Presidential Committee … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 17, 2024, handed over the sum of $22,000 recovered from a convicted internet fraudster, Hakeem Ayotunde Olanrewaju, to the Federal Bureau of Investigations, FBI, in Lagos. Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos had, on August 15, 2023, ordered that … [Read more…]
A trailer lost control and crushed three minibusses, leaving seven persons feared dead in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Saturday. According to a report by Punch, the truck hit about 20 persons at the Imo State University junction in Owerri after the driver lost control of the vehicle. The incident occurred around 7 pm … [Read more…]
Traders and other business owners at the popular Abakpa and Gariki markets in Enugu have commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State over his act of magnanimity which led to the extension of the time given to them to relocate after the original quit notice given to them in September 2023 expired in April 2024, … [Read more…]
The scheduled arraignment of convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans, failed to go on Thursday at the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, owing to the absence of his counsel. Trial judge, Justice Adenike Coker subsequently adjourned till June 13 for the planned arraignment. Evans and his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka are facing … [Read more…]
Emirates Airlines says it will resume services to Nigeria from October 1, 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai. In a statement on Thursday, the airline, with its hub in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said flight services will be operated using a Boeing 777-300ER. Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan … [Read more…]
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has directed the completion of the Ishiagu Water Scheme within the next six Months. Governor Nwifuru also approved the handover of the Community Health Centre back to the Community. The Governor gave the directives Saturday when a delegation from Ishiagu Community of Ivo Local Government visited him in … [Read more…]
The Nigerian government has approved mandatory payment of access fees by all visitors and VIPs at the nation’s Federal Airports across the country. This approval indicates that all official motorcades of the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and that of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima will henceforth be made to pay the toll gate levies in … [Read more…]
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu yesterday received the report of the High Powered Presidential Committee, HPPC, on Nigeria’s extended continental shelf project, with a commendation to the team of experts who worked hard over the years to advance the project. The project aims to extend Nigeria’s maritime boundaries in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is doubling down on its efforts to crack down on businesses and others transacting in dollars. According to the agency’s Acting Director of Public Affairs Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC won’t spare anyone or businesses transacting in dollars. “The ship has already left the train station. We … [Read more…]
…Jim Nwobodo is a Legend – Amechi-Uno Town Union …You’re a blessing to Mankind – Igwe Obi Igwesi …For Jim, Life begins at 84 – Dcn. Okey Ogbodo Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The people of Amechi-Uno community, Amechi Awkunanaw in Enugu South local government area of Enugu State, has expressed uncontrollable joy following the return of … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Enugu State Government has provided clarifications on why it entered into a N100bn deal with Pragmatic Palms Limited to revive United Palm Products Limited, a dormant asset owned by the state and established by the former Premier of Eastern Region, late Dr. Michael Okpara. Reacting to a viral whatsapp text that … [Read more…]