Journalists, prominent influencers, other Nigerians hold conversation, “Tweet Meet” with Sen Dickson
The Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson, on Monday May 24, held a conversation tagged ‘Tweet Meet’ with Young Journalists and prominent Influencers from different parts of the country. Senator Seriake Dickson, while speaking on his stand on topical issues bedeviling the country said, the troubles of Nigeria, “ranging from the state of […]
AfCFTA: FG working on priorities to ease export processes — NEPC
The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has said that the federal government through the Council, is working on some short and medium term priorities and initiatives that would ease the export processes in Nigeria enable the country to reap the full benefit of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
Cholera kills 20 in Bauchi as govt reports 322 suspected cases
By Charly Agwam Bauchi State government, yesterday, confirmed 20 people dead from suspected cholera outbreak in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Aliyu Maigoro, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the epidemic at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Bauchi, said 322 cases have been reported so far. He gave the summary […]
Economy challenged by stagflation — CBN
Despite the improved gross domestic product, GDP, report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, for the first quarter 2021, Q1’21, the governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, has said Nigeria’s economy is in stagflation, describing the GDP growth numbers as weak.
Suspected Yahoo boy kills twin brother in Delta
By Ochuko Akuopha A suspected Yahoo boy, who allegedly killed his twin brother at Oleh, headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, has been arrested by police operatives. Though the reason for the killing could not be ascertained at press time, sources said it might have been carried out for ritual purposes. The […]
Notable Cross River politicians to join APC soon – Chairman
The Cross River chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is expecting mass influx of politicians into the party in the state. Sen. Mathew Mbu, Chairman, the chairman of the state APC caretaker committee said this when he spoke with newsmen at the APC National Secretariat on Tuesday in Abuja. Mbu said the defection […]
“Grazing reserves” is Fulanisation
We now know what President Muhammadu Buhari was doing when he failed to attend the burial of plane crash victims: Chief of Army Staff, the late Ibrahim Attahiru, and 10 officers last Saturday. He was too busy perfecting his response to the Southern Governors’ ban on open grazing
Saraki, Wike, Tambuwal, others to be honoured in UK
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, former Speaker House of Representatives, and Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State are among top Nigerian politicians to be honoured in London, July 31, 2021. Others are Senators Dino Melaye and Eyinnaya Abaribe, Dr. Mike Onolememen, Chief Dan Orbih, and Daisy Danjuma. The event will […]
EndSARS mayhem: We’re still countingour losses — Lagos govt
….Pays N269.6m to 160 families of deceased LG, SUBEB staff By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State government, yesterday, expressed worry that the value of the colossal damage to property affecting various parastatals during the #EndSARS mayhem were yet to be determined, seven months after. Special Adviser, Parastatals Monitoring Office, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo, stated this during the […]
APC tasks security agencies to curb attacks on INEC facilities
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has charged security services to prevent and deal decisively with criminals attacking Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) facilities and other democratic institutions in parts of the country. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, the APC National Secretary, Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), gave the charge in a statement on Tuesday in […]
Open grazing ban: Southern govs, Ortom, MBF, Clark blast Garba Shehu
…He lacks authority to make policy statements for Presidency …His pronouncement betrays dubiety, mischief …No inch of southern space will be ceded to invaders masquerading as herdsmen …Presidency’s insistence on grazing reserves/cattle routes smacks of hidden agenda — Ortom …Don’t impose Fulani from across Africa on Nigeria, MBF cautions Presidency …We’re not against open grazing […]
