By Ijeoma Wilfred A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development,Hajia Sadia Umar-Farouk,to account for the payments of N729 billion to 24.3 million poor Nigerians for six months. In a judgement delivered by Justice Deinde Isaac Dipeolu, the court […]
Month: July 2024
UK 2024 Elections: Six Nigerians Elected into Parliament
By Goodluck Ikiebe Some candidates of Nigerian-descent contested for seats in the parliament and emerged victorious in the just concluded elections in the United Kingdom . Out of 30 of them, six were elected to represent their various constituencies. The Labour party, which won the majority seat in the parliament […]
PoS Operators Given 60 More Days To Register – CAC.
By John Obi The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced the extension of the deadline for registration of all Point of Sale Operators (PoS) by sixty days. The extension period which begins from 7th July, 2024 to 5th September, 2024, is to allow operators, especially those in remote areas who […]
CJN To Swear In Twelve New Judges Of FCT High Court Wednesday( see list)
By Ijeoma Wilfred Twelve newly appointed Judges of the Federal High Court in the Federal Capital Territory FCT Abuja are to be sworn in on Wednesday,10 July,2024 The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will perform the swearing in ceremony According to a statement by the Director of Press […]
Association Takes Walk For Life To Port Harcourt Streets
Walking has been described as a good way to improve overall health. Unlike other exercises, walking is free,it does not require any special equipment or training. Dr. Ibinabo Ogolo, Secretary-General of Rivers Secondary Schools Old Boys and Girls 1983 Set Association stated this at the end of the Road Walk […]
Blackout As National Grid Collapses Again
By Ijeoma Wilfred The National Grid has collapsed again leading to darkness in states and the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja. According to Electricity Distribution Companies,the grid collapsed at 3:10pm on Saturday. In a statement, Kaduna Electric said, “We regret to inform you that the power outage being experienced in […]
Samoa Report:FG Threatens Legal Action Against Daily Trust For Misinformation.
By Ken Chiwendu The Federal Government has come hard on Daily Trust For misinforming the public about the Samoa Agreement saying it would take a legal action against the Newspaper .. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris who made this known on Saturday, also said the Federal […]
RIVERS EX-NASS CAUCUS DRUMS SUPPORT FOR GOV FUBARA
•Warns Detractors Against Destabilising State. Former members of the National Assembly, Rivers State Caucus, have urged all well-meaning Nigerians to support Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the mandate freely given to him by Rivers electorate as affirmed by the Supreme Court, without fear, favour or distraction. The former lawmakers, who served […]
WE’LL DO MORE WITH YOUR SUPPORT, GOV FUBARA ASSURES RIVERS PEOPLE
•Vows To Deliver Standard Healthcare Facility In Degema. RIvers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that nothing will ever distract the attention of his administration to take its eyes off the ball in ensuring that Rivers people get the best that will improve the quality of life that they […]
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY REMAINS OUR FOCUS – GOV FUBARA
•Rates Bori Zonal Hospital Upgrade High Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that his administration will not waver in its commitment to providing critical infrastructure required for the speedy development of the State. Governor Fubara gave the assurance while speaking to newsmen shortly after he inspected the extent […]