Rotimi Amaechi Former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that he usually discourages Nigerians from relocating abroad. According to him, the only job opportunities in foreign countries for Nigerians are usually nine-to-five jobs whereas, in Nigeria, someone can just wake up and become a minister, a Senator, or a Governor.” The Minister stated this…
Alternative means of transportation for Kaduna residents In response to the economic challenges exacerbated by the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, residents of Katsina State in Northwest Nigeria have reportedly turned to ancient methods of transporting goods and services to reduce costs. The removal of fuel subsidy by Tinubu’s government has inflicted…
Gover Mbah with Sports and Entertainment City investors in Enugu The Enugu State Government has concluded a multi-million dollar agreement with Del-York Group to construct a state-of-the-art entertainment and sports park in the state. Governor Peter Mbah, while signing the venture agreement with the investors over the weekend at the Government House, Enugu, said investors…
Babatunde Fashola Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has clarified that his only financial perk from the government amounts to a modest N577,000 as monthly pension. The disclosure was made during Fashola’s appearance in a TV programme, “Perspectives,” where he debunked widespread speculations about receiving billions of naira from the federal government post…
The Lagos State Government has announced a ban on single-use plastics and Styrofoam packs, popularly called ‘takeaways’, with “immediate effect.” The state’s Commissioner, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, which was posted on X by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kunle Adeshina, the use…
The Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), has said it demolished buildings at the Enugu Centenary City for lack of proper approval from the state government. Mr Uche Anya, the Executive Chairman, ECTDA, stated this on Saturday in Enugu while reacting to the online trending video alleging that the Enugu Government demolished over 200 buildings…
Femi Adesina Femi Adesina, a former spokesman for ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that the president intervened to prevent the elimination of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from his hideout. Adesina said the then government would have eliminated Kanu but Buhari prevented such a move. This was contained in…
Late Prof. Anezi Okoro The renowned author of “One Week, One Trouble”, Prof Anezionwu Okoro has died at the age of 94. His first son, Chukwuma Aneziokoro, confirmed his death on Saturday in Enugu. Chukwuma said his father died peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Saturday in his house in Enugu. ”He…
Uturu, Nigeria — Gregory University Uturu, a premier private university in Nigeria known for its commitment to innovative education, has announced a substantial pay raise for its staff, effective from February 1, 2024. In a move to tackle the current economic downturn in Nigeria, the academic staff will receive a 15% pay increase, while the…
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed a suit filed by former Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association, Section on Public Interest and Development Law, NBA-SPIDEL, Dr Monday Ubani seeking to stop the army, police and other security agencies from proliferating the Lagos-Southeast routes with roadblocks. Ubani had dragged the Attorney-General of the Federation,…
