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By Daniel Peters Congolese main opposition figures, leader of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) Felix Tshisekedi (R) and his running mate leader of the Union for the Congolese Nation (Union pour la Nation Congolaise, UNC) Vital Kamerhe(L) The Democratic Republic of Congo has unveiled a new government, ending more than five months…
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has discovered about 122 illegal oil refining sites in the past week across the Niger Delta region. The NNPCL said that a filling station was sealed for selling illegally refined fuel to motorist in Akwa Ibom State. According to a documentary released by the NNPCL on…
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Honourable Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has stated that the heart of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eight point agenda falls squarely within the purview of his Ministry on which he says lies the imperative for effective economic management and strategic coordination. The Minister disclosed…
By Goodluck Ikiebe Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State re-election has been affirmed by the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja. The Justice Adekunle Adeleye-led three-member tribunal dismissed as lacking in merit, the petition that was brought before it by All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva. In its unanimous decision,…
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Edo State Government has officially commenced paying its workers a new minimum wage of ₦70,000, a significant increase from the previous ₦40,000. Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State, Odion Olaye, confirmed the implementation of the new wage and lauded the state government for keeping its promise to…
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Chairman Senate Committee on Capital Market & Institutions, and member representing Imo West Senatorial District, Senator Osita Izunaso, OFR, has clinched the *SENATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD.* Organisers of the event celebrated Senator Osita Izunaso on Saturday in Lagos for his sterling qualities, integrity, his outstanding contributions and motions of national…
By Goodluck Ikiebe A train heading to Abuja from Kaduna has derailed at Jere in Jere local government area of Kaduna, an hour after commencing its journey. The train, which had passengers on board departed Kaduna around 8:05 am on Sunday. Three carriages were reported to have skidded off the tracks. Security personnel, including the…
By Our Correspondent The Nigerian Security agencies have been urged to be alert over scam letters allegedly emanating from Civil Society Organizations streaming into government agencies of late calling for suspension, investigation, or outright dismissal of government functionaries. Our Correspondent gathered that the letters hurriedly produced in computer-designed format often carry the same messages written…
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Federal government has approved 126 Federal Tertiary Institutions to participate in the first phase of the student loan scheme. This initial phase is expected to benefit 1.2 million students from federal Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, and Technical Colleges. Beneficiaries from state-owned tertiary institutions will be announced at a later stage.…
By Abubakar Sadiq Ibrahim Police says its operatives have rescued 5 Kidnaped victim’s in Adogo Forest in Central Part of Kogi state, Noth Central Nigeria. A statement by the Police Public Relation Officer Kogi State Police command, SP William Ovye Aya, says that, “The Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to Adogo Division led…
By Goodluck Ikiebe As the goal of any pension scheme is to make the life of retirees comfortable and enjoyable after retirement, the Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has called for an impact assessment to be conducted on the scheme to guide against unintended consequences on retirees. Olaopa made the plea when…
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Federal Government has charged Internal Auditors working in its Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAS) to intensify efforts in devising better means, more effective and robust administrative mechanisms capable of eliminating waste and corrupt tendencies in public finances. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun,…
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has handed over an official car worth N125 million to Finidi George, the new head coach of the Super Eagles. NIgerian tactician spotted with the expensive Mercedes benz days after being named head coach of the Super Eagle. Finidi George, who recently took the reins as the…
By Goodluck Ikiebe The 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, is back on the throne, following the amendment of the Kano State Emirate amendment and Deposition Law by the House of Assembly. Sanusi, who fell out with ex-Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano, was dethroned in 2020. Ahead of his deposition, the Kano State Emirs…
By Goodluck Ikiebe Graduates from migrant backgrounds entering the UK via the Graduate Route will soon be required to take an annual mandatory English test. This modification is part of a new government initiative to ensure that the best and brightest remain in the UK. The Cabinet will soon accept these revised regulations for the…
By Goodluck Ikiebe The 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, is back on the throne, following the amendment of the Kano State Emirate amendment and Deposition Law by the House of Assembly. Sanusi, who fell out with ex-Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano, was dethroned in 2020. Ahead of his deposition, the Kano State Emirs…
