President Bola Tinubu has set up a tripartite economic advisory committee in what he described as part of his efforts in stabilising Nigeria’s economy. The committee, which comprised representatives from the Federal and State governments as well as the Organised Private Sector, was assembled and announced by the President during a meeting he held with…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has condemned the killing of the President-General of Umuoji community in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief Silas Onyima. The governor stated this in a press statement issued by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Monday. Soludo said he received with deep concern and immense…
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said he is sure of winning the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress in April and the main election in November this year. Aiyedatiwa, who became Ondo State governor less than two months ago, said his predecessor, the late former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, had predicted that…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/670025-nlc-to-embark-on-indefinite-strike-wednesday-in-niger.html) (NLC) says it is aware of plans by state-sponsored persons to attack its rallies scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. Should such attacks occur, the NLC said, it would order its members to totally down tools and possibly bring the Nigerian economy to a halt. “… if we are attacked there will be…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday held a “crucial” meeting with some members of the organised private sector. The meeting wàs held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.Those in the meeting include Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President, Dangote Groups; Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holding and Transcorp Plc; Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chairman, BUA Group; Wale Tinubu, and other members…
The private residence of the Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, was engulfed by fire on Sunday afternoon. The property, located on No. 9, Justice Roseline Ukeji Close, in Asokoro area of Abuja, was reportedly razed completely by the inferno. Despite efforts to respond to the emergency, including…
Virgil van Dijk’s header deep into extra time gave an under-strength Liverpool a remarkable Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea at Wembley. Liverpool’s 10th triumph in the competition was achieved without a host of injured star names, including forward trio Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota, also losing Ryan Gravenberch when he was taken…
There is tension In Alor Community, In Idemili South Local Government Area Of Anambra State, following the arrest of one of the cabinet chiefs of the ‘dethroned’ monarch of the area, McAnthony Okonkwo. Alor Community, is where the former Governor of Anambra State and two term former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige…
Senator Uche Ekwunife, The Director General of South-East Governors Forum, has condemned the murder of the President General of Umuoji in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Expressing her deepest condolences and unequivocal condemnation of the dastardly act in a statement signed by her Special Assistant on Media and Strategic Communication, Tony…
Dr Forster Ihejiofor, Commissioner For Agriculture In Anambra State, has said, Following high cost of food items across the nation, he predicted better days ahead if farmers and teeming population will harken to call for massive cultivation of land. Dr Ihejiofor, who was speaking with newsmen on food scarcity in his office, noted that the current…
