Governor Alex Otti has made it clear that he is not responding to the standpoint of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu that he will be the last Governor from the Labour Party to govern the State. In the Friday media chat with journalists captioned ‘Governor Alex Otti Speaks…
The Delta State government has issued a directive requiring all owners of public places, including shopping malls, eateries, cinemas, supermarkets, petrol/gas stations, private parks, event centers, hotels, public and private offices, worship centres, and schools, to install smart surveillance cameras. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu…
President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. The newest hike, implemented by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s (NNPCL) Retail Management, ranges from N855 to N897 per litre, depending on the location, from the previous N568-N617. Independent marketers have adjusted their prices…
The Nigeria Police Force High Command has clarified the rumoured tenure extension for Inspector General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, stating that there was no extension granted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Instead, the law governing the tenure of the IGP’s office was properly applied. This clarification was made in a statement released on…
The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, stands resolute in its commitment to advocate for the welfare of our people amidst the prevailing economic turmoil. In light of the recent and distressing hike in fuel prices—which have surged to an alarming rate of up to ₦1400 per litre—and the consequent inflationary pressures that have beset…
The stakeholders and people of the Amegu community in the Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have officially declared a ban on the sale and purchase of land within their ancestral homes. The community stakeholders said the decision became effective following the pronouncement of Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State over land security within…
The Enugu state government has awarded contract for the upgrade of five parks in Enugu metropolis in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s campaign promise to position the South East state as the preferred destination for business, investment, tourism, and living. The five parks are the Edward Nnaji Park at New Haven, Ngwo Park and Eze…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has explained why he’s prioritizing corruption prevention over prosecuting and jailing corrupt individuals. Speaking at an event in Abuja, he said: “Upon my assumption of office, I made it known to Nigerians that one of the key areas that we will…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his commitment to replicate China’s infrastructure success in Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale in a statement on Friday stated that one key takeaway from President Tinubu’s visit to China is the commitment to replicate China’s infrastructure back home. “We…
A recent report by Beacon Consulting has revealed a staggering surge in violence across Nigeria, with 13,346 people killed and 9,207 abducted since President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration on May 29, 2023. The report highlights a dramatic escalation in terrorism, banditry, farmer-herder conflicts, and social upheaval, affecting 667 local government areas. The situation has worsened in…
