FG declares May 1, Public Holiday to mark Workers’ Day

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 1, as public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day. This declaration was contained in a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako on behalf of the minister, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Dr Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration … [Read more…]

Tribunal bars Multi-Choice from increasing DStv, GOtv tariffs

A Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) sitting in Abuja, on Monday, restrained Multi-Choice Nigeria Limited from increasing its tariffs and cost of products and services scheduled to begin on May 1. The three-member tribunal, presided over by Saratu Shafii, gave the interim order following an ex-parte motion moved by Ejiro Awaritoma, counsel for the … [Read more…]

8,401 Score 300 and Above in JAMB [How to Check Result] 

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. JAMB’s Registrar Ishaq Oloyede announced the release of the UTME results in a press conference held at the board’s headquarters in Bwari on the outskirts of Abuja. According to Oloyede, over 1.94 million candidates registered and sat for … [Read more…]

“Enough is Enough”, Gov Mbah vows as he storms Nimbo over killing of four

…Govt to foot medical bills of the wounded …Awards scholarships, jobs to bereaved …Community wants neighbourhood watch strengthened Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has described the recent attack that resulted in the death of four natives in Nimbo as unacceptable to his administration, vowing that enough was enough, as government would track down … [Read more…]

Suspected Herdsmen Reportedly Attack Nimbo Community in Enugu

Suspected herdsmen reportedly attacked the Nimbo community in the Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State on Sunday evening, killing at least five persons while several others were injured. According to reports, the suspected herders attacked mourners at Ugwuijoro Nimbo community, causing people to scamper for safety. The Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP … [Read more…]

JAMB set to release 2024 UTME results

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has concluded plans to release the results of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, is scheduled to hold a press briefing in Abuja on Monday regarding the release of the results and related matters, as indicated in a notice circulated to journalists in the … [Read more…]

President Tinubu Meets Chairman of Danish Shipping Giant Maersk; Secures $600 Million Investment in Nigerian Seaport Infrastructure

President Bola Tinubu has secured an investment of $600 million from Danish shipping and logistics company, A.P Moller-Maersk, to expand existing port infrastructure to accommodate more container shipping services in Nigerian ports. Chairman of A.P Moller-Maersk, Mr. Robert Maersk Uggla, disclosed the decision during a meeting with President Tinubu on the sidelines of the World … [Read more…]

Minister Uche Nnaji, Enugu APC Mourn Senator Ayogu Eze

The Honorable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji and the Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have expressed shock and sadness over the passing of Senator Ayogu Eze, who represented Enugu North Senatorial District between 2007 to 2015. During a condolence visit by the Minister to the family of … [Read more…]

Enugu: Mbah’s Administration Awards Contract to Revamp Hotel Presidential, Set to Revive Nigergas Company

The Governor Peter Mbah Administration in Enugu State Government has awarded the contract for the revamping of Hotel Presidential, a premier hotel in the heart of the state’s capital. The administration also said that it was currently perfecting the terms of agreement for the resuscitation of the state-owned Nigergas Company Limited sequel to a memo … [Read more…]

FX: EFCC arrests 34 currency speculators in Abuja

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission attached to the Taskforce on Currency mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy and Forex Malpractice,  have arrested 34 suspected currency speculators  for alleged foreign exchange fraud. They were arrested on Friday, April 26, 2024 in a sting operation following credible intelligence about illegal sales of dollars at the … [Read more…]