NBET gets new Acting MD
The Acting Managing Direction appointed by the Federal Government to oversee the affairs at Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc, NBER, Nnaemeka Ewelukwa has assumed office at the agency following the step down of Marilyn Amobi.
Presidency’s admittance of cabal, best Christmas gift to Nigerians — PDP
By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the Presidency’s allusion to the existence of a cabal in the villa as the best Christmas gift to Nigerians. Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu had on Wednesday, described the cabal in the Presidency as a bunch […]
Border closure saves Nigeria’s poultry industry N50bn ― NIAS boss
The land border closure with neighbouring countries has saved the poultry industry in Nigeria about N50 billion since its commencement in October. Professor Eustace Iyayi, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) made the disclosure at a news conference in Abuja during a news conference with the theme, “Nigeria […]
Oshiomhole rejects Christmas gifts from Obaseki — Gov’s Aide
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Edo, has rejected Christmas gifts from Edo State Government.
Boko Haram: Plateau, FG working to secure Jennifer’s release ― Lalong
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau says his administration is working closely with the Federal Government and security agencies to secure the release of the abducted aid worker, Miss Jennifer Samuel, who hails from Plateau. Lalong in a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Dan Manjang, said the State Government would […]
NRC to introduce e-ticketing for train services
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr. Fidet Okhiria, said on Thursday the Corporation would soon introduce e-ticketing for train services across the country. Okhiria told journalists in Abuja that the e-ticket process was at its final stage. He said: “The e-ticketing has gone to an advanced stage, the process is on. […]
NCC appointment: Buhari, a detribalised Nigerian — Group
A socio-political group known as South-East Youths Development Initiative, have lauded
President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Mr Uche Onwude as a Non-Executive Commissioner of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC).
Bandits kill two in Kebbi
The Kebbi State police command said on Thursday that two people were killed when suspected cattle rustlers from Zamfara invaded some villages in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the development to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. He said some bandits carrying […]
AKSG says structures demolished at Nung Oku were on gov’t land
The Akwa Ibom state government has said that the illegal structures demolished by the Ministry of Lands and Water Resources in Nung Oku Ibesikpo, between Friday last week and Wednesday 24th December, were erected on government land.
$1.1b hospital to be constructed within 48 months in Ondo — Akeredolu
A Sunshine Medical City worth over $1.1 billion is to be constructed in Akure, the Ondo state capital within 48 months.
PDP BOT wades into faceoff between Wike and Dickson
The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party has revealed that it will intervene in the face-off between the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike a d his Bayelsa State counterpart, Seriake Dickson in order to maintain a united front in the South-South geo-political zone.
