NNPC spends N123.7bn as petrol subsidy in September
By Obas Esiedesa THE Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has revealed that it spent N123.73 billion on petrol subsidy in September 2021. The Corporation in its report to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) for October meeting said the amount with additional N40 billion differed deduction would be deducted from its contribution to FAAC in […]
My ex-wife, Precious denied my kids breast milk to preserve her ‘shape’, employed 12 nannies — Fani-Kayode tells court
The former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss the N800million suit that was instituted against him by his estranged wife, Ms. Precious Chikwendu.
Akeredolu, Sanwo-Olu, Aisha Buhari on 2023: Don’t confine women to back seat if …
GOVERNOR Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, his Lagos State counterpart, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, yesterday, warned that women must not be confined to the back seat, if Nigeria must prosper, saying they can rescue Nigeria from its current state, if allowed to lead the country.
Nigeria needs $2.7bn investment to stabilise petroleum products supply — NNPC
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, predicted that the nation needed about $2.7 billion worth of investment to enable it meet the rising demand for petroleum products.
Makinde, Adesina, Elumelu, others highlight potentials of investing in agric
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has stressed the importance of investing more in agriculture to eradicate food insecurity and provide employment opportunities for youths in the country.
FG playing to the gallery with financial autonomy for judiciary — Wike
GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has cautioned the Federal Government to stop playing to the gallery with the issue of financial autonomy for the judiciary.
African women lawyers honour Seinye Lulu-Briggs for contribution on empowerment
The African Women Lawyers (AWLA) has bestowed a special recognition award on Dr. Mrs. Seinye O. B. Lulu Briggs, celebrated business leader, and a passionate voice and pillar of support for the less privileged and vulnerable persons within and beyond Nigeria’s Niger Delta for her contributions to women empowerment in the country. President of AWLA, […]
FG COVID-19 December Directive: Nasarawa NYSC promises to ensure corpers adhere to protocols
NASARAWA directorate of NYSC has promised to key into the federal government directive on operation show your COVID-19 vaccination card to come into effect December 1.
INCREMENT: Pensioners plan legal action against South-West govs
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, South-West Zonal Council, has threatened legal action against the governors in the region over non-compliance with the constitutional provision on pension increment. In a statement by its Chairman and Secretary, Waidi Oloyede and Sunday Akin, respectively, NUP said it would take the action, if by November […]
Kanu: UN tackles Nigeria, Kenya over alleged torture
The United Nations has issued ‘Urgent Appeals” to both the Nigerian and Kenyan Governments respectively, demanding immediate stoppage of any toture or violation of rights committed against the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
Opinion: Nsukka and Udom Emmanuel’s Grand Vision
Earlier this month, precisely on Thursday, 7th October, this writer joined the entourage of Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State to the University of Nigeria, where the Governor delivered the 2021 Founder’s Day Lecture.
