President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the three million metric tonnes Dangote Fertiliser Plant in Lagos. The inauguration took place on Tuesday at the Lagos Free Trade Zone, Lekki. Commending the Dangote Fertilizer Team, the president said the project is in line with the government’s drive to ensure food sufficiency in […]
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Court to decide Ayade’s defection case on Friday
A federal high court in Abuja has fixed Friday to deliver judgment in a suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against Ben Ayade, Cross River governor. Recall that the PDP had taken Ayade to court seeking an order directing him and his deputy, Ivara Esu, to vacate office […]
CBN Governor Mr Godwin Emefiele Says Oil Theft in Nigeria Has Debilitating Effect on Government Revenue
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has lamented the unprecedented rate of oil theft recorded in recent times and its debilitating effect on government revenue and accretion to reserves. Emefiele said this while briefing journalists at the end of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting […]
Governor Soludo Says What His Administration Met In The State Coffers Is About 300-400 million naira in Cash.
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo has said that the debt left behind by his predecessor, Willie Obiano, is in excess of N100 billion. Soludo, said this on the Morning Show on Arise Television on Tuesday, where he mentioned that his predecessor left N300 or 400 million cash and a debt […]
Buhari Summons Uzodimma, Power Minister, Chief Economic Adviser
President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma; the Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu as well as the Chief Economic Adviser, Prof Doyin Salami to a meeting at the Presidential Villa. According to a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media […]
Court Strikes Out Suit Seeking To Halt Umahi’s Removal From Office.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a motion on notice filed by Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, seeking to stay the execution of a judgment removing him from office. Justice Inyang Ekwo struck out the motion on Monday following the withdrawal of the case by the plaintiffs […]
Kaduna State government imposes a 24-hour curfew on the Kaura and Jema’a LGAs of the state.
The Kaduna State government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the Kaura and Jema’a Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. This comes hours after bandits attacked Kagoro Chiefdom in Kaura LGA, killing at least 13 villagers while several properties were destroyed. Mr Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner for Internal Security […]
Efcc Says Obiano Yet To Meet Bail Conditions, Arrest Not Political.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed why it has yet to release the immediate past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, from his custody. EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, gave the reason in his remarks on Monday at an event in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He […]
Rep. Sam Chinedu Onwuaso attends the 7th pastoral Feast Day of St. Patrick’s College, Awka, pledges perpetual support.
In line with what he described as a continued partnership with the Church and other religious institutions aimed at laying the solid educational foundation in Awka North and South Federal Constituency, the federal Lawmaker representing Awka North and South Federal constituency, Rep. Sam Chinedu Onwuaso, on Sunday, 20th March 2022 […]
EFCC Punishes Officer Who Leaked Video of Willie Obiano In Custody
The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to a trending video showing the former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano in the custody of the Commission. The Commission wishes to distance itself from the said video which is completely at variance with the […]