Emir of Lafia lauds Ortom’s efforts in securing lives, properties of Benue people
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Emir of Lafia, His Royal Majesty, Justice Sidi Mohammed (retd.) has commended the efforts of Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State in ensuring the security of the lives and properties of the people of his state. The traditional ruler who retired as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria […]
Russia-Ukrainian War: Ukrainian civil society delegation to visit Nigeria
By Ezra Ukanwa, Abuja As Russia’s war in Ukraine deepens, a delegation of prominent leaders from across Ukrainian civil society is set to visit Nigeria. The visit is expected to involve a series of high-level meetings with policymakers, senior government officials, representatives from the business community and the civil society. A statement issued in Abuja […]
W/Bank lowers Nigeria’s 2023 economic growth forecast to 3.2%
Advocates measures to protect the poor from inflation, others By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor The World Bank has lowered its economic growth forecast for Nigeria in 2023 to 3.2 per cent from 3.3 per cent, citing slowdown in global growth, the war in Ukraine and declining demand from China for commodities produced in Africa. Citing similar […]
No depositors fund was lost to Nigeria’s recessions — Finance Minister
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, said that no depositors fund was lost during the two economic recessions in Nigeria that happened in the space of five years (2016-2020). Speaking at the on-going International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) Africa Regional Committee (ARC) Technical Assistance Workshop hosted […]
IPoB accuses security agencies of masterminding Uba, Azubogu’s attacks
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI—THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB yesterday, accused the Federal Government of Nigeria of being responsible for the failed assassination of Senator Ifeanyi Uba, and Chris Azubogu. Senator Uba and Azubogu are representing Anambra South Senatorial District and Nnewi North, South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, respectively in the National Assembly. IPoB also named […]
Voting for Peter Obi means ushering APC to power, says Bwala
By Ezra Ukanwa, Abuja AS the activities for the 2023 general elections gather momentum, spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign, Daniel Bwala has told eligible voters to vote for Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, if they want the All Progressives Congress, APC, to return to power. Bwala said this in a tweet on […]
