By Goodluck Ikiebe Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, says that the framework for palliatives to remedy the effects of fuel subsidy removal is being worked out, explaining that the decision to phase out the subsidy was taken in the best interest of the country. The President gave this assurance when […]
Month: July 2023
BREAKING: Nigerian Senate Confirms Appointments of Service Chiefs.
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointments of Four Service Chiefs They are Maj. Gen. Christopher Musa,Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, Real Admiral Emmanuel Ogala Chief of Naval Staff and Air Vice Marshall,Halidu Abubakar,Chief of Air Staff. The confirmation was made during plenary […]
Fubara Sets Stage For Rivers Ring Road Legacy project, Signs MoU with 77% Mobilisation Fee
…… Fixes Next Monday To Flag off Project. Governor of Rivers State,Siminalayi Fubara has signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Julius Berger Nigeria PLC for the construction of the Port Harcourt Ring Road project valued at about N200billion. The event took place at the Executive Chambers of Government House […]
Three bandits die in ambush staged against Troops in Plateau.
Following the deployment of the Nigerian Army to Mangu Local Government Area to stop banditry in the area, the Army said it completely destroyed three armed bandits through an ambush staged by the criminals. In a statement titled TROOPS CLEAR AMBUSH IN MANGU, ANNIHILATE 3 BANDITS, RECOVER WEAPONS issued by […]
Imo Man kills Friend,Sells Vital Organs -Penis,Heart,Liver for N1.5m.
The Imo state police command has paraded a 29- year – old man, Emeka Egbuaba for allegedly killing his friend, harvesting and selling his vital organs to ritualists. Egbuaba, an indigene of Ihitte – Owerre community in Orlu council area of Imo was paraded alongside other suspects by the State […]
JAMB:House of Reps Makes Case For 3 year Result Validity , Biannual UTME Conduct
The House of Representatives has taken steps to make the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board Examination (JAMB) results valid for three years The house also urged JAMB to consider the conduct of the UTME Twice Yearly to reduce pressure on parents, students and the education system. This follows the adoption […]
Nigeria’s Ministry of Mines and Steel Development Permanent Secretary Visits Agencies and Department
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, MMSD, Dr. Mary Ogbe, has commenced a familiarization tour to some of the Ministry’s Agencies within Abuja in order to have a holistic view of their programmes and activities. This is with a view to enhancing the Mining […]
FG Plans Announcing New Gas Prices Wednesday.
The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to announce a new template for gas pricing for the country. This was made known by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on Wednesday. The Chief Executive Officer of the Authority,Engr. Farouk Ahmed who disclosed the news at the launch of the […]
Tinubu writes NASS, seeks N500billion approval for Subsidy Palliative.
Nigeria’s President,President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly, seeking an amendment to the 2022 supplementary appropriation Act. The president, in a letter to the House of Representatives, said the amendment was to allow the Federal Government to source N500 billion for palliatives to cushion the effect of subsidy […]
Benue Govt Raids Ortom’s Automobile Workshop,Takes Away Over 30 Vehicles.
By Ken Chiwendu The Benue State Government has confiscated more than 30 vehicles in former governor, Samuel Ortom’s automobile workshop located along Makurdi – Oturkpo road. The development comes after Alia accused his predecessor of carting away 29 vehicles belonging to the Benue State Government. Alia ‘s Chief Press Secretary […]