FG moves to tackle under-dispensing of LPG by marketers
The Federal Government says it is committed to addressing the issue of under-dispensing of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, by both depot owners and marketers. Minister of Industry Trade and Investment, Mr Niyi Adebayo, made this known at a meeting with the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) and […]
AKWA IBOM: Udom Sacks Chief of Staff
Tension is brewing in Akwa Ibom State as governor Udom Emmanuel on Tuesday relieved Akparawa Ephraim Inyangeyen of his appointment as his chief of staff. The Secretary to State Government (SSG), Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, announced Inyangeyen’s sack in a letter dated 22nd February, 2022, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Uyo. Ekuwem stated: […]
Zulum Receives Anglican Church, Courage and Purposeful leadership Award
The church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) honoured Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, with a “prestigious award for courageous and purposeful leadership in challenging times” on Wednesday in Port Harcourt. Nigeria’s head of the Anglican church, Most Reverend Dr. Henry Ndukuba, whose title is the Archbishop Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria, presented the […]
HOME GROWN SCHOOL FEEDING: Federal Government reviews cost of feeding children Schools
The Federal Government has reviewed the cost required to feed a child in the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme from 70 Naira per meal daily to 100 Naira. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Farouq made this known in Abuja at a two-day National Consultative Meeting on Public […]
First Lady seeks support for women’s participation in Politics
First Lady Aisha Buhari, on Wednesday, visited both Chambers of the National Assembly to advance her support for increased gender parity and women’s participation in politics. Buhari who led her aides and other female Ministers to the Senate Chambers said, she was there to observe proceedings on the laying of the report of the 1999 […]
Assembly confirms Hassan Nasiha as Zamfara new deputy governor
The Zamfara House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Sen. Hassan Nasih, as the state new deputy governor, following his nomination by Gov. Bello Matawalle. Matawalle had in a letter signed by Secretary to the State Government, Kabiru Balarabe and read at Wednesday’s plenary by Speaker Nasiru Magarya, nominated Nasiha as the new deputy […]
Zamfara assembly sacks deputy gov Mahdi Gusau
The Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Mahdi Gusau, has been removed from office by lawmakers in the State House of Assembly, on Wednesday. This followed the report of the committee set up by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Kulu Aliyu, to probe the deputy governor. Those in the committee include Justice Halidu Tanko-Soba […]
Buhari swears in six INEC national commissioners
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in six National Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to reports the event preceded the commencement of the virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held at the Council Chamber, State House, Abuja. The national commissioners are Mohammed Haruna (Niger), May Agbamuche-Mbu (Delta), Ukaegbu Nnamdi […]
Customs Officers Manhandles Lawyer (Watch Video)
This is the height of high handedness and disrespect for rule of law and order by men and officers of the Nigeria Customs Service.This is a video of the men of the service manhandling a lawyer who was invited to accompany his client to resolve a petition written by the lawyer on behalf of his […]
Attempts to Balkanize Ambrose Alli University is Anti- People, Condemnable.
I, Elder, High Chief (Dr) Patrick Agbator (JP), a Stakeholder in Esan land feels surprised by the planned balkanization of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma into a multi-campus institution by the Edo State government .This was announced by Governor Godwin Obaseki while speaking at the Education Policy Town Hall Meeting convened by the Ministry of […]