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Akwa Ibom 2023: Luke consults PDP, monarchs over guber ambition…Pledges to build on legacies of past leaders
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary, Onofiok Luke has emphasised continuity in the development of Akwa Ibom State, saying he would build on the development templates and legacies laid by former governors of the state, including Victor Attah, Godswill Akpabio and the industrialisation revolution of the incumbent Governor, Udom Emmanuel. Luke, who is […]
FCT residents lament month-old power blackout
Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have continued to count their losses following the power blackouts in most parts of the Territory. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while some parts of the Territory are supplied power for some hours, some areas have not even had it for five consecutive days. […]
Oyo 2023: Abisoye Fagade joins gubernatorial race
Abisoye Fagade, the 48-year-old founder and managing director of Sodium Group of companies has declared his intention to contest the position of governor of Oyo State in 2023. The announcement was made at his recent birthday celebration, which also marked the formal launching of his foundation, the OSMD Network. Abisoye, in declaring his intention, said […]
Reps urge FG to revive urban mass transit scheme
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to resuscitate the Urban Mass Transit Scheme in the country to make transportation affordable and accessible as a social right to all Nigerians. It mandated the Committee on Land Transport to liaise with relevant stakeholders with a view to establishing policy frameworks that would further improve […]
Novak Djokovic Loses Australia Visa Appeal, to Be Deported
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has lost his last-ditch court bid to stay in Australia and is set to be deported. Judges rejected his appeal after the government cancelled the unvaccinated player’s visa for a second time this month on public health grounds. The decision has ended the 34-year-old’s hopes of defending his Australian Open title […]
N2.4bn Judgment Debt: S’ Court Reverses Self, Restores GTB’s Appeal against Innoson Motors
The apex court in reversing itself relied on Order 8 Rules 16 of the Supreme Court’s Rules that empowers it to set aside its decision in certain circumstances, like any other court. Specifically, the five-member panel, led by Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, in a unanimous decision, held that the apex court erred in its ruling of […]
Engage FG to Free Kanu Instead of Attacking Tinubu, Mumuni Tells Kalu
Tinubu had last Monday visited President Muhammadu Buhari and told him of his ambition to contest the presidential election on the platform of the APC in 2023. But the Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, while speaking on ‘The Morning Show’ programme of Arise News Television last Sunday, said the ruling APC did […]
FG to unveil N65bn stimulus package for OPS
The federal government is set to unveil N65 billion stimulus package to support the Organised Private Sector (OPS) in the bid to boost the economy and mitigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, disclosed this at a virtual meeting held with members of the OPS, made […]
Don’t hike VAT, stop excise duty comeback, OPS tells FG
THE Organised Private Sector of Nigeria, OPSN, through the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, weekend, urged the Federal Government, in the interest of Nigerians and the economy to suspend the reintroduction of excise duty of 10/litre on carbonated drinks and further hike in Value Added Tax, VAT. It also called for urgent initiatives by government […]
Breaking: Ex-Oyo Gov, Alao-Akala, Dies at 71
However, the cause of his death is still unknown at the time of filing this report. Born on June 3, 1950, at Ogbomoso in the Ogbomoso North local government area of Oyo State, he had his elementary school at Osupa Baptist Day School, Ogbomoso before proceeding to Kamina Barracks Middle School, 5th Battalion of Infantry […]
Plateau Records Case of Lassa Fever, Admonishes Residents on Hygiene
The Plateau State Government has revealed that it has recorded one case of Lassa fever in Jos North Local Government council of the state, cautioning the residents to take hygiene seriously. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nimkong Lar, made this known Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Jos. Lar advised residents to be conscious […]
UBA’s Leo Clocks Four, Set to Further Transform Digital Banking in Nigeria, Africa
Leo, which the bank stressed, had proven to be the most formidable artificial intelligence chat bot till date; serving an ever-increasing customer base who now have less transaction hassles to worry about is currently available on Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Apple Business Chat Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, UBA, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, affirmed that UBA customers […]
