Taraba State Commissioner for Energy and Economic Development, Naomi Tanko-Agbu, expressed deep concern on Thursday over the prolonged power outage in the North East region and the federal government’s delayed response in fixing the problem. Jalingo, the Taraba state capital, and other states in the northeast have been without electricity for more than three weeks…
Temitope Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, has refuted media reports claiming the shut down of the Lagos office of Microsoft’s Africa Development Centre. While noting that the shutdown was an “incorrect media report,” Ajayi said the organisation was “re-aligning roles” within its business, while “few roles will…
Over 100 priests, priestesses and palace chiefs stormed the Edo State High Court on Thursday chanting curses against the enemies of the Oba at the resumed hearing of the case instituted by suspended Enigie (Duke) in Benin against Oba Ewuare II. Two suspended Enigie (Dukes) of Evbuobanosa and Egbaen Siluko Dukedoms in Benin Kingdom, Prof…
The House of Representatives on Thursday, called on the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and his works counterpart, David Umahi to transmit all guarantees and credit enhancement instruments for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway for approval. The resolution of the House followed the adoption…
The House of Representatives on Thursday mandated its Committee on Foreign Affairs to carry out a comprehensive investigation of the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and missions. The resolution was a sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency, Delta State, Mr…
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, visited the Assembly Residential Quarters where Martin the Amaewhule led lawmakers sit for legislative business. The facility is located along the Aba Road axis of Port Harcourt, the state capital. The reason for the governor’s visit could not be ascertained as of the time of filing this…
Salaudeen Adedoyin and Musa Yahaya, the fathers of Oluwatobi Adedoyin and Yahaya Musa, respectively, have denied giving consent to the management of Abuja-based Alliance Hospital and Services Limited for the removal of their children’s kidneys. One of the parents, Adedoyin, gave his testimony at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Daily Trust reports on Thursday….
The Board of Directors, Zenith Bank Plc, has announced the appointments of Mr. Adamu Lawani and Mr. Louis Odom as Executive Directors of the bank, Nairametrics reports Wednesday. Also, the board approved the appointment of Pamela Yough as a Non-Executive Director of the bank. These appointments have been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria….
The Senate on Thursday approved death penalty for dealers and importers of cocaine, heroin and other hard drugs into the country. The proposed capital punishment also applies to manufacturing, trafficking, dealing in or delivery of hard drugs by any means. The Senate arrived at the resolution on the floor of the red chamber after deliberations…
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will today (Monday) launch a comprehensive package of interventions tagged EKO CARES. A statement on Sunday by the state government said the initiative was aimed at further alleviating the economic hardship faced by Lagosians. The initiative, which aims to provide relief in transportation, education, health, and agriculture, is…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the detention of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism’s reporter, Daniel Ojukwu, calling it an attack on press freedom. He said it was not only irresponsible but also a breach of free press to arrest journalists for exposing societal ills. In a statement posted on his X handle on…
The Kaduna State University has announced that students facing financial difficulties will be allowed to sit exams despite outstanding school fees for the 2023/2024 academic session. The university’s management, in a statement on Thursday, said the development was under the directive of Governor Uba Sani, to lessen the impact of current economic challenges on its…