FG’s deficit rises 39% to N5.5trn in August — CBN
By Babajide Komolafe THE Federal Government’s deficit spending in 2021 rose by 39 per cent, year-on-year, YoY, to N5.5 trillion in August. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, disclosed this in its August Economic report, which showed that the FG recorded declines in both revenue and expenditure during the month. The report shows that revenue […]
Missing child: My accusers would soon be exposed ― Prophet Alfa
lt was all about envy Dayo Johnson – Akure The founder of Sotitobire Praising Chapel, in Akure, Ondo State, Prophet Babatunde Alfa, who just regained his freedom has said that his accusers would soon be exposed by God. Prophet Alfa who spoke after his release from Olokuta Correctional Centre in Akure, the state capital said […]
Akeredolu commissions N15bn cocoa processing plant in Ondo
A wholly indigenous-owned agribusiness and subsidiary of Capitalsage, Johnvents Industries Limited, has commissioned its upgraded N15 billion cocoa processing plant in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
Gulder Ultimate Search: Yankari – From weakest link to top 7
When members of the Iroko clan were asked to identify the weakest link in their team after they failed a task, all of them mentioned Yankari.
UPDATED: Bandits attack Kaduna community, abduct over 36
This is coming as students and civil servants of Birnin Gwari extraction but now in the state capital, lamented that they could not travel with ease to the area for Christmas without military escorts.
OML 29: We classify Aiteo’s incident under tier 2 oil spill —NOSDRA
Releases commercial oil into environment Clean-up yet to start over 30 days after By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor A Federal Government agency, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, NOSDRA, has classified the controversial Aiteo Eastern E&P Company oil spill in Oil Mining Lease, OML 29, as a Tier 2 (major) incident, currently pumping commercial oil […]
Demarcation of Benue/Nasarawa boundary to commence first quarter of 2022
By Peter Duru – Makurdi The demarcation of the Benue and Nasarawa state boundary would commence by the first quarter of the year 2022. This was contained in the communique signed by the Benue state Deputy Governor, Mr. Benson Abounu and his Nasarawa state counterpart, Emmanuel Akabe issued at the end of the joint meeting […]
Insecurity: Escaped prison inmates ‘re on rampage in Imo — Uzodimma laments
THE Imo State governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma yesterday lamented that the inmates that escaped from the Owerri Correctional Center some months ago as a result of jailbreak are on the rampage, compounding the security challenges in the state.
Dowen College: Justice must be served in Sylvester’s case — Reps
…ask IGP to handle investigation …call for review of safety regulations in schools …says alleged 5 students involved should be placed on no fly list By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja House of Representatives, Tuesday, mandated the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba to ensure that justice was duly served in the death of 12 years old Sylvester […]
Group partners FRSC, launches ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ campaign
Drink and drive, pay N5,000, FRSC tells motorists Says 2,471 deaths, 5,320 crashes recorded in first half of 2021 By Arogbonlo Israel Following the morbidity and mortality rates of road traffic crashes in Nigeria, a consumer-led company Pernod Ricard Nigeria in collaboration with Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has launched “Don’t Drink and Drive’ campaign […]
Building Collapse: Sanwo-Olu reads riot act to govt officials caught compromising standards
. By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed concern over the activities of some government officials who were accused of sabotaging efforts of government in regulating the real estate sector in the state, vowing to dismiss errant officers according to extant laws. The governor, who gave the warning on Tuesday, at the […]
Reps urge Police, Navy to establish security divisions in Ondo, Kogi
…ask FG to adopt artificial intelligence in curbing insecurity …move to conduct environmental impact assessment of telecom masts. By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja House of Representatives, Tuesday, urged the Nigeria Police Force and Nigerian Navy to create additional security divisions and mobilize personnel to Ilaje land in Ilaje/Ese–Odo Federal Constituency of Ondo State. It also asked the […]
Insecurity: Escaped prison inmates on rampage in Imo, Uzodimma laments
–Begs Buhari for financial support –Comments on APC, Uba legal challenge over Anambra polls By Johnnosco Agbakwuru The Imo State governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma Tuesday lamented that the inmates that escaped from the Owerri Correctional Center some months ago as a result of jailbreak are on the rampage, compounding the security challenges in the state. […]
Guide your integrity to prevent quackery, Jonathan charges engineers
As Iwuanyanwu urges FG to appoint engineer Minister of Works By Chris ochayi ABUJA: Following the ugly development in the built industry occasion with the incidents of frequent building collapse in the country, the former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has advised practicing engineers in the country to jealously protect the integrity of the profession from […]
Buhari hails Lai Mohammed at 70
President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on his 70th birthday, joining family and friends to celebrate with the devoted public servant. The President congratulates the minister on the milestone, heralded by many years of diligent service to the country, working as a lawyer and businessman, before getting […]
Equinix buys Mainone for $320m
California-based digital infrastructure company, Equinix has acquired Nigeria’s leading data centre and connectivity solutions provider, Mainone at a whopping $320 million.
