FG set to partner PricewaterhouseCoopers on solid minerals

EconomyNewsNigeriaFG set to partner PricewaterhouseCoopers on solid minerals

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 23, 2023

In a bid to enhance solid minerals development in Nigeria, the Federal Government (FG), through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, is set to work with foremost consulting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), to execute policies under the seven point roadmap to transform the sector. Receiving the PWC partner, Mr. Habeeb Jaiyeola in his office, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr, Dele Alake commended the company for its role in the just-concluded Nigerian Mining Week and the...

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APC alerts the public over fake NADECO’s plot to discredit Tinubu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAPC alerts the public over fake NADECO’s plot to discredit Tinubu

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 23, 2023

The All Progressives Congress (APC), United States of America (USA) chapter has alerted the public over a plot by a fake National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), USA branch to discredit President Bola Tinubu in respect of his academic credentials. The APC in a press statement on Monday signed by its chairman, Professor Tai Balofin, stated that they would like to clarify that the group organising the world press conference under the banner of NADECO USA is not...

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Soludo’s aide who brutalized GUO driver for overtaking his convoy apologizes

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSoludo’s aide who brutalized GUO driver for overtaking his convoy apologizes

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 22, 2023

An aide of Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, Mr Ossy Onuko, who was reported to have ordered his thugs to brutalize a commercial driver for overtaking his convoy has apologized. This is coming as the transport company, GUO Transports has threatened to sue the official. Onuko in a press release to state his part of the story denied that he was in a convoy, but stated that the commercial driver, drove dangerously, and his...

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Assassination attempt on Gov. Bello has been reported by Kogi Govt

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAssassination attempt on Gov. Bello has been reported by Kogi Govt

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 22, 2023

The Kogi State government has announced an assassination attempt on Governor Yahaya Bello. A press statement signed by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications read,  “The Kogi State Government wishes to inform the general public that there was an assasination attempt on the Governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, CON, a few kilometres away from Abuja, on his way to an official engagement from Lokoja. “The attack occurred at about...

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Should Saraki emerge chairman, PDP’s presidential candidate should come from south – Anakwenze

NewsNigeriaPoliticsShould Saraki emerge chairman, PDP’s presidential candidate should come from south – Anakwenze

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 22, 2023

A former Presidential aspirant on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze has hailed move to persuade former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki to lead the party as its next National Chairman, pointing out that should that happen, a southern presidential candidate should be picked. In a statement by his Director General, Eric Oluwole on Sunday,  Anakwenze described Saraki as eminently qualified to lead the party at this crucial time and...

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Presidential Election: Timi Frank tells Justices of S/Court to consider Nigeria first

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresidential Election: Timi Frank tells Justices of S/Court to consider Nigeria first

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 22, 2023

Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC),    has called on Supreme Court Justices to put the interest of Nigerians first for the sustainability of democracy as they adjudicate on the appeals challenging the eligibility of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President. Frank made this call in a statement in Abuja on Saturday in reaction to hearing notices from the court to parties in the case fixed for Monday and...

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Global Security: IGP asks Nigerians to be law-abiding, embrace peace

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGlobal Security: IGP asks Nigerians to be law-abiding, embrace peace

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 20, 2023

…Orders adequate deployment of operatives for security, safety In light of the current global security challenges, with particular attention to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Inspector-General of Police, Acting IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, emphasizes the importance of law-abiding conduct and the pursuit of peace in all interactions with fellow members of the public. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters in a press statement with reference no, CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/71 stated that the IGP urged individuals to...

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Bode George, Olanrewaju, Dallas, mourn foremost economist, Bode Agusto

NewsNigeriaBode George, Olanrewaju, Dallas, mourn foremost economist, Bode Agusto

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 19, 2023

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George and chairman Omo Eko Pataki Forum, General Tajudeen Olarewaju and Gbadebo Dallas, members of Omo Eko Pataki have mourned the death of Bode Agusto. A press statement on Thursday signed by them on behalf of Omo Eko Pataki, stated, “We were shocked this afternoon when we heard that a foremost economist, chartered accountant, philanthropist, businessman and a Lagosian, Bode Agusto is dead....

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Marwa charges  NDLEA officers to resist temptations from drug cartels

NewsNigeriaMarwa charges  NDLEA officers to resist temptations from drug cartels

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 19, 2023

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), has charged newly trained 2,500 personnel of the agency ready for deployment to stand firm and reject temptations that will come their way from drug barons and cartels. Marwa, while speaking at the passing out parade of the newly trained Narcotic Agents and Narcotic Assistants in Katsina on Thursday reminded the new personnel that they can’t afford to compromise...

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Defection To APC: YPP Discloses plans to take Ifeanyi Uba to court

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDefection To APC: YPP Discloses plans to take Ifeanyi Uba to court

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 19, 2023

…Warns Uba against using party as political pawn The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has disclosed plans to take Senator Ifeanyi Uba to court for dumping the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) when there is no crisis in the party. The party also warned the senator who represents Anambra South in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly that it wouldn’t tolerate a situation where the party would be used as a pawn...

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