Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied claims that the National Assembly rejected his ministerial nomination, stating that President Bola Tinubu simply decided against it. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, El-Rufai dismissed reports that his nomination was withdrawn due to a security report from the Department of State Services (DSS). “Since…
A human rights organisation, the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), has called for the prosecution of former military ruler, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), for his role in the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. The CDHR’s demand comes after Babangida’s recent public admission of his involvement in the annulment,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has announced plans to revive the Cattle Menace Committee to address challenges posed by cattle grazing in the state. The CP made this known over the week when he received members of the Hausa/Fulani community on a courtesy…
The Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, has announced that the video circulating on the social media, which falsely alleges that the Rector of the institution, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, had previously held the position of “South East Polytechnics Director of TETFund” which is non-existent, and further insinuates that she diverted funds from TETFund, is not…
With an eye on the 2027 gubernatorial elections, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has intensified efforts to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State. In a bold move over the weekend, APGA’s South East Regional Officers, led by Rev. Austin Ehimere, joined forces with the party’s state leadership to launch a…
Recently, Mr. Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party and Former Governor of Anambra State, commissioned three monumental projects in the Awka North and South Federal Constituency. These projects, facilitated by Prof. Oby Lilian Orogbu (Ada Dị Ebube), include the construction of an access road to the Holy Family Youth Village in Amansea, as…
President Tinubu said his administration will support businesses in the financial technology sector that provide payment infrastructure services for Nigerians and Africans. He said this when he received the leadership of Flutterwave and Alami Capital in Abuja on Saturday afternoon. Flutterwave, a leading Fintech company founded by young Nigerians and headquartered in Lagos, operates in…
President Bola Tinubu heartily felicitates Dr Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication, on his 50th birthday. President Tinubu lauds Bwala’s articulation of government policies to ensure the public understands the administration’s agenda. The President also commends him for leveraging his expertise as a lawyer, political analyst, and public affairs commentator in performing his duties….
The South East Zone of the Association of Electricity Consumers of Nigeria (ECAN) has raised concerns over attempts by certain individuals to mislead electricity customers in the Aba Ring-fenced Area (ARFA), which covers nine out of the 17 local government areas in Abia State, regarding their bill payments. In a statement issued today in Owerri,…
Zambia Seeks Dangote Investment In Its Energy Sector. President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote has said the Dangote Petroleum Refinery – has enough fuel in storage to sufficiently meet the local needs of Nigeria. According to a statement on Sunday, Dangote gave this assurance the oil refinery has “more than half a billion…
