Fuel Subsidy Removal: Mutfwang, Oborevwori warn dealers against exploitation, hoarding

Following the inaugural speech of President Bola Tinubu announcing the removal of fuel subsidy, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has charged petroleum marketers not to take advantage of the situation to hoard fuel and exploit citizens. On his part, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has warned fuel marketers in the state against hoarding petroleum products especially Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Mutfwang in a press statement issued through his media aide, Gyang Bere noted that...

DAAR Communications founder, Raymond Dokpesi dies at 71

The founder of DAAR Communications Plc and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Raymond Dokpesi, has died at the age of 71. The media mogul died on Monday at a hospital in Abuja, after he reportedly suffered a stroke shortly after the Ramadan fast this year. Dokpesi’s son, Raymond Dokpesi (Jnr), announced his death in a statement on Monday, saying: “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of...

Lagos: We won’t let you down, Sanwo-Olu assures, Lagosians at inauguration 

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Obafemi Kadri Hamzat, his running mate have taken oath to serve for a second term in office, even as they assured residents of the state that they won’t let them down. The governor gave the assurance on Monday during his inauguration at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, and also pledged that his administration will continue to foster a culture of transparency, accountability and participatory governance. While speaking about...

Soludo wasn’t ‘bounced’ at Tinubu/Shettima presidential inauguration, Anambra govt. clarifies

The Anambra State government has clarified  rumour making rounds that Governor Charles Soludo was bounced at the venue of the presidential inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Monday at the Eagle Square, Abuja. A press statement signed by Christian Aburime, Press Secretary to the Governor Soludo, noted that the Governor was officially invited to the presidential inauguration ceremony, and couldn’t have been bounced by anyone Aburime lamented that a mischievous and misleading video is currently been...

EFCC accused of unlawful invasion by Gambian based Nigerian lawyer

A Gambian based Nigerian lawyer, Christopher E. Mene has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of unlawful invasion of his properties, two buildings in Benin, consisting of 12 three-bedroom flats. According to Mene, he arrived Nigeria from Gambia on Thursday, May 16, 2023 ahead of the naming of his new born baby when he got a call from one of the security guards on his property located at No 15 Prince...

Court tells Alkali to stop parading himself as IGP

A Federal High Court sitting in Awka, presided over by Justice Fatun Riman has told the Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Usman Alkali, to stop parading himself as the leader of the police force, stressing that he is an illegal occupant of the office he is presently holding. Justice Riman, therefore declared Alkali’s appointment and continued stay in office as “unlawful and unconstitutional”. The court made the order in its judgment in a suit marked FHC/AKW/CS/58/2023,...

 History will judge Buhari – Bode George vows

…I’ll score him 5 % The former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George has said that  history will judge President Muhammadu Buhari for the way he managed the country for eight years, and has scored him 5 percent. George who spoke with journalists in his Ikoyi office stated that Buhari presided over a one-man-show government, where he reneged on the primary responsibility of government. George said, “Has Buhari’s government impacted...

CJN lauds Emefiele, CBN over reforms in financial sector 

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) has commended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mr. Godwin Emefiele, and the bank, for the unwavering effort, dedication and proactive initiatives towards the growth of the economy. Justice Ariwoola disclosed this on Wednesday, 24 May 2023, while declaring open the 2023 Central Bank of Nigeria Capacity Building Workshop on Banking and Financial Services Sector for Judicial Officers, which he said was designed...

Sports: FIFA U20 world cup, Nigeria beats Italy 2 – 0

Nigeria tops the Group D table with six points from two matches  as the Flying Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday defeated their counterparts from Italy 2 – 0 in their second match of Group D at the ongoing FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Argentina. Salim Fugor scored the first goal in the 32nd minute while Jude Stanley scored the second goal in the 95th minute. With that feat, Nigeria now tops the Group D table...

Senate: Bill to compensate EndSars victims passes second reading

A bill seeking to compensate victims of EndSars protest has passed second reading in the Senate. The Bill was sponsored by Sen. Bassey, Gershom (PDP Cross-River). It read, “A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Act,” as it seeks to provide for the establishment of the EndSars Victims Compensation Fund. The Sponsor of the Bill, Senator Bassey, in his lead argument said “Distinguished colleagues, you may recall that as a result...

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