LGBT: Claims, counterclaims continue over SAMOA Agreement

The Federal Government, yesterday, frowned at what it called irresponsible claims on national security and the SAMOA Agreement it signed with the European Union, EU, vowing to seek redress in a court of law against any media organisation believed to be publishing misleading stories. It specifically lamented that a media report on recent signing of … [Read more…]

Enugu Seals Landmark Investment Partnership with Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council

In line with Governor Peter Mbah’s target to grow the economy of Enugu State from the current $4.4bn to $30bn in four to eight years, the government has signed a strategic landmark investment partnership agreement with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) to facilitate investment flow into the state. Speaking at the CWEIC Global … [Read more…]

JUST IN: Enugu Gov’t moves to regulate mining operations for environmental safety, increased revenue

The Enugu State government has announced its readiness to regulate mining operations to ensure environmental safety and enhance the development of the mining sector in the state. This was made known by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Solid Minerals and Mining, Engr. Samuel Okoro during the inaugural meeting of the Enugu State Mineral … [Read more…]

FG Clarifies Samoa Agreement, Says It Was “Signed in the Interest of Nigeria”, Nothing To Do With Legalizing LGBT

Isa Umar, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to reports in the media that it had decided to legalize LGBT in Nigeria through the $150 Billion Samoa Deal it signed. The agreement reportedly had some clauses that compelled underdeveloped and developing nations to support the agitations by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) … [Read more…]

President Tinubu Inaugurates Presidential Economic Coordination Council

In a bid to further strengthen the economy, President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated his Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC), drawn from different sectors of society and the economy. After inaugurating the council, President Tinubu presented the outcomes of his review of the accelerated stabilization and advancement plan, which seeks to inject a total of N2 … [Read more…]

Court of Appeal reserves judgment in Ajaka’s appeal against Ododo’s victory

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Thursday, reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP)’s candidate, Muritala Ajaka, and his party in the Nov. 11 Kogi governorship election challenging the judgement of the State’s Election Petition Tribunal. The tribunal had, on May 27, affirmed Usman Ododo of All Progressives Congress (APC) … [Read more…]

Soludo Swears-in New TC Chairmen, Tasks Them on Deepening Grassroot Development 

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has sworn-in the newly appointed Transition Committee Chairmen in the twenty one local government areas of the state. Governor Soludo swore-in the Chairmen at the Government House, Awka. The Governor congratulated the newly sworn-in Chairmen and commiserated with them largely because of paucity of funds and the … [Read more…]

SDGs: Gov Otti Commissions 100-bed Sustainable Development Multi-purpose Hospital

Abia state Governor, His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti has commissioned the 100 beded Sustainable development Multi-purpose Hospital, Obeaja in Ugwunagbo LGA built by the federal government under the Sustainable development Goals (SDGs), according to a government issued statement. Speaking while performing the ceremony, Governor Otti thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to the … [Read more…]