Oro stakeholders disown ranting kinsman for peddling falsehood on Ibom Seaport
Resolve to take media, others to project location in Oro nation A stakeholder from Oron federal constituency, Engr Nkpubre Okon Nkpubre, has received knocks from his kinsmen, after coming out on the media to spew attacks against Governor Udom Emmanuel on the Akwa Ibom State Government promoted deep seaport project. It has also emerged that […]
FG’s estimate puts fuel subsidy cost at N1.8trn
Analysts at FBNQuest give more insight By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor There are indications that federal government’s revenue may be facing increasing pressures as oil revenue continues to falter, dropping about -26% Year-on-Year, YoY, to N393billion in August 2021, 22% below the pro-rata benchmark set in the 2021 budget. Petroleum profit tax and royalties, and […]
2023 elections: 70 CSOs insist on electronic transmission of results
The Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room yesterday urged the National Assembly to, as a matter of national interest, allow the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to determine the mode of conduct of elections, including transmission of results.
ECA, AUDA–NEPAD renew partnership to enhance sustainable growth in Africa
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enhance partnership and collaboration between the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) have signed.
COVID-19: FG probes airport officials for aiding protocol breach
THE Federal Government, yesterday, vowed to probe some airport officials who continue to extort inbound international travelers with a view to helping them evade quarantine in the wake of the resurgence of COVID-19.
Alleged trademark infringement: Court vacates exparte order against NBC
JUSTICE Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, yesterday, discharged an exparte motion granted Rite Food Limited, against Nigerian Bottling Company, NBC, and its Managing Director, Mattieu Seguine, over alleged trademark infringement.
UN speech: Practice what you preach, Afenifere tells Buhari
THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, yesterday, advised President Muhammadu Buhari to put into practice what he said about justice, fairness and equity on the floor of the United Nations, when he addressed the world body, last Friday.
Mayhem in Enugu, Anambra
Attacks and killings resuscitated in the South East yesterday as gunmen went on rampage on two locations in Anambra State, killing three persons and wounding many at All Progressives Congress, APC meeting and an All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, rally.
13 wedding-bound persons die in Rivers auto crash
Thirteen persons travelling for a traditional wedding in Imo State reportedly lost their lives in a fatal accident that occurred around Akpoku- Udufor community of Etche Local Government Area, Rivers State, weekend.
FG’ll promote information-based investment through mining in Kaduna —Ogah
The Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uchechukwu Ogah, disclosed that Federal Government will promote information-based investment through mining in Kaduna State
Bandits unleash mayhem on two Kaduna communities, kill 34
Bandits on Sunday night, attacked Madamai and Abun communities in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing 34 residents.
