Don’t block financing for gas investments yet, Osinbajo insists in dialogue with EU
Says ‘our commitment to energy transition firm’ Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has on Tuesday told the European Union not to stop gas funding investment, which he described as “key” to the Nigerian economy. Professor Osinbajo made the submissions Tuesday during a meeting with a delegation of the European Union (EU) led by its Executive […]
Food blockade: We shouldn’t be held to ransom by North if … – Nwodo
By Ikechukwu Odu The former governor of Enugu State, Chief Okwesilieze Nwodo, on Wednesday, said the Southern Nigeria shouldn’t be held to ransom by their Northern counterparts if their leaders were serious about agriculture. Nwodo who said that the starvation the South faced during the Biafra war should have served as a wake-up call for […]
We travel to states to steal phones during ceremonies — Suspects
Akure—Four suspects paraded for stealing during the second term inauguration of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State have confessed that they travel to states across the country where ceremonies are held to steal expensive telephones.
Alleged N1bn Bribe: Court grants bail to ex-BPE boss, Dikki
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri An Abuja High Court sitting at Maitama, on Wednesday, granted bail to a former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, BPE, Benjamin Ezra Dikki, who is answering to a four-count corruption charge. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, alleged that the erstwhile PBE boss had between January and February, 2015, […]
No fewer than 7 dead as fighting in Myanmar persists
At least seven protesters were killed in Myanmar on Wednesday as security forces used live ammunition on the 30th day of demonstrations against February’s military coup. Local media have multiple reports of security forces using force against protesters. The Eleven Myanmar news portal tweeted reports of authorities using tear gas, flash grenades and rubber bullets […]
#FixPolitics charges cohorts on nation-building, service
Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili and other members of the #FixPolitics’ WorkStudy Group have urged the first set of cohorts in the unconventional School of Politics, Policy and Governance to be ready to imbibe the spirit of servant-leaders and statesmanship. The students, on Monday, March 1, 2021, started the journey for a seven-month course that would revolutionise […]
EFCC re-arraigns embattled Justice Ajumogobia, withdraws name of SAN Obla
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday re-arraigned embattled Judge of the Federal High Court Lagos, Rita Ajumogobia, for alleged money laundering before Justice Mohammed Liman. Meanwhile, before her re-arraignment, counsel to the EFCC, Mr Suleiman Suleiman applied to the court to withdraw the name of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, (SAN), Mr Godwin Obla […]
Don’t block financing for gas investments yet, Osinbajo insists in dialogue with EU
…VP adds: “Our commitment to energy transition is firm” The forthcoming deployment of the 5 million solar power connections, targeting 25 million households across the country under the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP), reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to the global green energy initiative. “A just transition to net-zero emissions, probably one where gas as a fossil fuel […]
Reps urge INEC to respect constitution, create more constituencies
By Tordue Salem – Abuja The House of Representatives Wednesday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to order the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to create more federal constituencies before the 2023 general elections, as it lashed out at the commission for violating the 1999 constitution, mandating it, to do so. The House gave the charge, […]
Fire razes building, properties worth millions in Enugu
By Chinedu Adonu A building and property worth N100 million were destroyed when a fire believing to have been caused by candlelight razed down a 21 rooms building housing tenants and shops in Enugu. The incident occurred in Enugu metropolis, popularly known as Obiagu road. It was gathered that the fire, which started around 9:30pm, […]
Border clash: Abia Govt tasks NBC to urgently delineate Abia/Akwa Ibom boundary
By Ugochukwu Alaribe Following the incessant border clashes between Ariam communities in Ikwuano council area of Abia State and their counterparts in Ini and Obot Akara councils of Akwa Ibom State, the Abia state government has tasked the National Boundary Commission, NBC, to urgently delineate the boundary between the two states. Abia State Deputy Governor, […]
