Finance Minister Announces Official Commencement of Crude Oil Sales in Naira

Nigeria has officially commenced the sales of crude oil and refined petroleum products in naira, the Federal Government has announced. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Saturday said that in line with the Federal Executive Council (FEC) directive, the sale of the products in naira commenced on October … [Read more…]

At Leadership Retreat, Mbah charges LG chairmen on creativity, optimal performance, lean spending

Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State

…We’ll align with Gov’s policies of disruptive innovation – Council bosses Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has charged the newly elected Local Government chairmen in the state to be creative and innovative in their performance while focusing on optimising values that will create solutions through lean spending. This is even as the council chairmen … [Read more…]

Otti Commences Construction of Court Halls Across 17 LGAs

In a bid to create conducive environment for the Judiciary, Governor Alex Otti has flagged off the construction of model court buildings across the 17 LGAs of the State. Speaking while performing the foundation laying ceremony at the Umuene Magistrate Court, Isialangwa South LGA, Governor Otti said that the modern court buildings would be replicated … [Read more…]

VP Shettima Commissions Enugu Garment and Fashion Hub; Commends Enugu Governor

…Tours security infrastructure, other Projects …As Mbah reiterates commitment to boosting MSMEs Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has lauded Governor Peter Mbah’s development strides in Enugu State, noting that he was turning the state around through multiple projects across all sectors. Shettima, who was in Enugu on Tuesday to commission the Enugu State Garment and … [Read more…]

150 persons declared missing in Niger boat capsize incident

Over 150 people are missing after a boat with 300 passengets capsized in Mokwa local government area of Niger state. This is coming barely a week after the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) distributed 33 fibreglass boats to nine States to prevent boat accidents. The incident, it was learnt, occured around 8.30 … [Read more…]

Tinubu heads to UK on 2-week annual leave

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja today for a two-week vacation in the United Kingdom, as part of his annual leave. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 2, by the special adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. During his time abroad, the president will use … [Read more…]

Israel prepared to ‘defend and retaliate’ – Israeli military spokesperson

…Two injured in Tel Aviv: Report  …Israel military says Iran missile attack over, citizens can leave shelters  Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari just held a televised address. In it, he said the Israeli military is “fully prepared to defend and retaliate” to the Iranian attack, stressing that it would be in a “timely manner”. The … [Read more…]

Israel currently under attack as Iran launches salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel

…Explosions heard in Jerusalem …Missile seen shot down over Jordan …Biden says United States prepared to help Israel defend itself Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. Alarms sounded across Israel and explosions could be heard in Jerusalem and the … [Read more…]

64th Independence: Gov Mbah Salutes Nigerians for Resilience, Says There’s Light at the End of the Tunnel

Peter Mbah

…Calls for national unity Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commended Nigerians for their resilience in the face of challenges, urging them to continue to keep hope alive, as the current effort to reposition the county would ultimately yield fruits. Mbah also called for national unity, which he said, remained a major factor … [Read more…]

Maradun Attack: IG Egbetokun asked to investigate, caution players in recent attack in Zamfara

Isa Umar, Abuja Following an attack on Saturday night at Maradun, the hometown of the immediate past governor of Zamfara State and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has been asked to investigate the attack and caution the alleged foot-dragging by the state government on the matter. … [Read more…]

64th Independence: “Our Nation Continues its Dangerous Dance on the Edge of Precipice” – Peter Obi

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has stated that October 1 should be a day of sober reflection for Nigerians because of the hardship bedevilling the nation. Peter Obi said most countries that got independence like Nigeria 64 years ago have performed better in all development indexes.In his Independence Day message … [Read more…]