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Tope Fasua, Special Adviser on Economic Matters: A Discreet Role with High Expectations
By Gabriel Efe, Lagos Nigeria’s economic landscape is abuzz with the announcement of Tope Fasua’s appointment as Special Adviser on Economic Matters to President Bola Tinubu. An economist with a strong presence in Nigeria’s policy discussions, Fasua is now positioned to influence the country’s fiscal strategy. This significant appointment carries…
Read More »Court Stops Rivers State’s FAAC Allocations over 2024 Appropriation Act
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, has halted further release of financial allocations to the Rivers State Government until the passage of a lawful appropriation bill by the State House of Assembly. The latest development resulted from a suit challenging the passage of the Rivers…
Read More »Ikwechegh: More Trouble for Abia NASS Members as HoR Wades In
The House of Representatives has expressed concerns over the conduct of one of its members, Mr Alexander Ikwechegh, who allegedly brutalised the driver of Ride e-hailing company, Bolt. In the viral video, Rep Ikwechegh boasted that he had the power to make the victim, Stephen Abuwatseya disappear from any part…
Read More »Police Arrest Alex Ikwechegh, Bolt Driver Assaulting NASS Member
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested Mr Alexander Ikwechegh, the House of Representative member who was caught on camera assaulting a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya on Sunday. It would be recalled that the law-breaking lawmaker hit the headlines on Sunday after a video of him battering the driver…
Read More »Gunmen Attack Edo Seminary During Prayers, Abduct Rector
By Deborah Nnamdi Suspected kidnappers on Sunday attacked the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary located in Ivhianokpodi, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. The attack occurred around 7 pm while the priests and seminarians were engaged in evening prayers and benediction. According to a statement from Reverend Father Peter…
Read More »Why Tinubu Picked a ‘Tokunbo’ Jet – Spokesperson
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained that the new Airbus A330 recently added to the presidential fleet was refurbished and is not new, contrary to media reports. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga clarified the background of reports that the President acquired a new official jet in the face of the…
Read More »Helicopter Crash: Search for 5 Missing Persons Ongoing – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, said the company and other relevant agencies are continuing the search for the remaining victims of Thursday’s helicopter crash in Rivers State. It would be recalled that the Sikorski helicopter belonging to Eastwing Aviation Services Limited crashed shortly after leaving its base in Port…
Read More »UK’s £450,000 Equipment Boost for Terrorism Fight
The United Kingdom has provided the Nigerian Army with highly technical, non-lethal military equipment worth £450,000 to support the fight against Boko Haram and other religious extremist groups in Northern Nigeria. The UK said the support will cement the partnership between the British military and the Nigerian Armed Forces. The…
Read More »Rivers Signs $300m MoU on Waste Mgt, 200mw Power plant
The Rivers State Government has announced plans to enhance waste management through Artificial Intelligence (AI) to unlock its economic potential for residents. Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara announced this initiative following the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for a $300 million Waste-to-Wealth project, a 200 MW power plant, smart…
Read More »Canadian Woman Bags 11 Year Jail for Illicit Drugs Importation.
By Deborah Nnamdi A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a 41-year-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, to 11 years imprisonment for importing Illicit drugs into Nigeria. Munju’s conviction followed her arraignment on two counts charge before Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of a Federal High Court, Lagos by the National Drug…
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