Enyimba Economic City Development Company FZE, the developers of Enyimba Economic City in Abia State, have congratulated Geometric Power on the official commissioning of the Aba Integrated Power Project (AIPP). This project aims to provide 24/7 power supply to nine local governments in Abia State, including the industrial city of Aba. The AIPP, which encompasses…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has refuted claims by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that state governors received N30 billion from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to mitigate inflation and the high cost of living. Governor Makinde made this statement during the commissioning of a multi-billion naira Central Mosque in Iseyin, Oyo State. According to…
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, has proposed banning the use of dollars in Nigeria to address the economic crisis gripping the nation. The steep rise of the dollar to nearly N2000 has significantly increased the cost of goods and services, prompting the senator to call for drastic measures. During a recent National Assembly plenary…
Former Kwara State Governor, AbdulFatah Ahmed, has been granted bail by Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court in Ilorin. Ahmed was arraigned for his alleged involvement in the diversion of over N10 billion belonging to the state government. The bail conditions require him to deposit N50 million to the court and produce a…
A contentious bill aimed at separating the National Assembly’s staff from the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) faced strong opposition in the Senate. Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe questioned the rationale behind treating National Assembly staff differently from other government agency employees. He argued against the bill’s emphasis on specialization, stating that there was nothing unique about…
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has reiterated the military’s commitment to democracy, affirming that the armed forces will not intervene in the affairs of a democratically elected government. Speaking during his operational visit to the Headquarters 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Gen. Musa emphasized the importance of democracy,…
The Kano State government has officially inaugurated the 2024 Ramadan Feeding Committee, tasked with overseeing the 2024 Ramadan Feeding Programme (RFP). The RFP, as stated by Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Press Secretary to the State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, aims to promote unity and provide support during the fasting period observed by Muslims. During…
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele has threatened legal action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio for defamation of character. Emefiele’s legal team has demanded N25 billion in damages if Akpabio fails to apologize for his alleged false and damaging statements. The issue arose from a video where Akpabio reportedly made statements implying…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leaders have criticized the Department of State Services (DSS) for warning against their planned protest scheduled for February 27 and 28. The DSS had advised the NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to reconsider their decision, citing concerns for peace across the country. In response, NLC President Joe Ajaero rebuffed…
An APC chieftain in Edo State, Emmanuel Odigie, has accused Senator Adams Oshiomhole of igniting a crisis during the party’s primary election. Odigie alleges that Oshiomhole is determined to impose his candidate to further his alleged 2027 Senate President ambition. The primary election, which took place on Saturday, saw Dennis Idahosa declared the winner by…