Fayose blasts Fayemi for spending N3.3bn on Gov’s Lodge
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has condemned his predecessor, Kayode Fayemi, for committing N3.3 billion to the construction of a Governor’s Lodge built at the twilight of his administration.
OIL THEFT, VANDALISM & PIRACY: Navy’s surveillance sensors, battle-ships to the rescue
Before April 2013, when President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in the North East states of Adamawa, Yobe and Borno because of the escalation of the Boko Haram insurgency, other criminal activities like illegal bunkering, oil thievery, piracy and pipeline vandalism were ignored or received less attention. Consequently, the nation has been the worse for it in terms of poor revenue outlay.
Falling oil prices: NECA demands FG’s contigency plans
NIGERIA Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has called on the Federal Government to explain in details the contingency plans put in place to avoid any economic shock that may arise from falling crude oil prices in the international market.
Unilorin’s VC laments incessant invasion by herdsmen
The Vice Chancellor of University of Ilorin, Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has expressed concern over the incessant invasion of the university premises by the cattle rearers such that it is threatening the security situation of the university.
The cabal will soon abandon Suntai – Astimans
The senior special assistant (media and publicity) to the acting governor of Taraba State Mr. Aaron Astimans speaks on the political log-jam in the state that followed the plane crash of the substantive governor, Mr. Danbaba Suntai. What is the truth about an impeachment plot against the acting governor? In the first place let me […]
FG signs MoU with 3 power companies
The Federal Government has signed Memoranda of Understanding, MoU, with three power firms – 3D Hitech System Ltd, SEPCOIII Electric Power Construction Corporation, and CGC Nigeria Ltd, with a view to boosting generation, distribution, and supply in Nigeria.
Glo Xchange attracts over 1500 Nigerians as potential agents
No fewer than 1500 Nigerians across Imo, Benue, Niger and Kogi states gathered recently as Globacom announced intentions to recruit agents for its mobile money platform, Glo Xchange. The prospective agents were exposed to the benefits of the partnership and in turn they encouraged other business men and women to avail themselves of the prospects from their partnerships with Glo.
FHA’s new towns development initiative to deliver 20,000 houses
In furtherance of its drive to provide affordable housing in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA has allocated parcels of land in the city to the Federal Housing Authority, FHA, to enable the housing agency fulfill its mandate of building decent and affordable housing for Nigerians.
Disburse SURE-P funds directly to LGs, Edo urges FG
BENIN—Edo State Government, yesterday, called on the Federal Government to disburse the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme, SURE-P, funds directly to local government councils rather than passing them through state coordinators.
Tension in Imo community over rape of 11-yr-old girl
Uneasy calm has enveloped the sleepy, rural Ehume autonomous community in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State, following the gang-rape of an 11-year-old girl.
Why I want Ndoma-Egba’s seat – Rep Enoh
By Dapo Akinrefon MR John Owan Enoh is a member of the House of Representatives representing Ikom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and also the chairman House Committee on Appropriation. He in this interview explains reasons for his quest for the Cross River Central Senate seat. Excerpts: What happened recently during a yam […]
