Senate Likely to Approve N54.2 Trillion Budget Proposal 

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, hinted that the Committee on Appropriation may present its report on the 2025 budget for consideration and eventual passage by the upper chamber on Wednesday. Akpabio, who stated this while presiding over plenary on Tuesday, said the federal lawmakers might commence the consideration of the N54.2 trillion … [Read more…]

EU, Enugu Gov’t to Partner on Power, Infrastructure

Mbah hits the ground running, signs three Executive Orders, names Prof. Chidiebere Onyia new SSG

The European Union (EU) and the Enugu State Government have committed to exploring potential partnership areas across the power and infrastructure sectors to drive economic growth and development in the state. This was disclosed by the Head of Cooperation at the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Massimo De Luca, Tuesday, when he … [Read more…]

Ebonyi Governor Appoints New VC For State Varsity 

…Recalls Suspended Commissioners Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has approved the appointment of Prof Michael Ugota Awoke as Vice Chancellor of Ebonyi State University, EBSU. This followed the recommendations of the Governing Council of the University. Awoke is a Professor of Agricultural Economics and Former Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic of the State University. … [Read more…]

Trump retaliates, revokes security clearance for Biden

US President Donald Trump has revoked Joe Biden’s security clearance, barring his predecessor from receiving daily intelligence briefings as he continues a political revenge campaign throughout Washington. “There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence … [Read more…]

Police dismiss 3 officers in Abia over abduction, conspiracy

Abia State Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, has dismissed three officers for abduction, conspiracy, and extortion of unsuspecting victims. The dismissed cops are Sergeant Jonas Nnamdi, with Force No. 501356,attached to Area Command, Aba. Others are Corporal James Daniel, Force No. 511844, attached to the Department of Operations, Umuahia, and Corporal Ifeanyi Emeka, Force No. … [Read more…]

NNPC says no explosion at Warri refinery

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has debunked reports of an explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC). The Company, in a statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, said operations at WRPC was halted to carry out repairs for efficient service delivery. He added that routine maintenance is … [Read more…]

Medical Doctor Bags Seven Years Imprisonment for N127m Fraud in Calabar

A Federal High Court, sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, presided over by Justice Rosemary Oghogho-rie has convicted and sentenced Dr. Geraldine Orok Ita to prison for fraud. Ita was prosecuted by the Uyo Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on a twelve-count charge, bordering on forgery and diversion of fund to the tune of N127,686,594,l.87 (One Hundred and Twenty-seven  … [Read more…]

Kalu appeals to Tinubu for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to temper justice with mercy and give freedom to the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu from detention. Hon. Kalu made the passionate appeal while addressing the press after the inaugural meeting of the … [Read more…]

Tinubu Announces Leadership Overhaul at Federal Universities

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. These changes are effective immediately. At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor. Senator Lanre Tejuoso, currently … [Read more…]