Senate Denies Allegation Of Not Participating In Ifeanyi Ubah’s Burial

The Nigerian Senate has denied recent reports about failing to play a role in the burial of its late colleague, Ifeanyi Ubah, A press statement on Sunday by the chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Yemi Adaramodu, stated that contrary to insinuations in some misinformed quarters, the Senate accorded Senator Ubah all honours and rites as a sitting member of the Senate before his burial in Nnewi on Friday. The statement added, “For the...

Nigeria Saves $20 Billion Through Fuel Subsidy Removal

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has disclosed that the federal government’s implementation of market-based pricing for premium motor spirit (petrol) and foreign exchange has saved Nigeria approximately $20 billion or five per cent of its Gross Domestic Product as of 2 October 2024. Edun made this known on Friday during the validation of federal civil service policies and guidelines, an event marking the first 100 days in office...

INEC to Commence Continuous Voter Registration in First Quarter of 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced plans to resume nationwide Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, in the first quarter of 2025. The commission disclosed that the exercise would initially take place at the Local Government Area level before being extended to registration areas. This development was revealed in a memo dated 20 November 2024, signed by INEC Secretary Rose Oriaran-Anthony and seen by TheCable. The memo directed resident electoral commissioners across the country to...

Investment In Livestock Will Transform Tragedy Into Economic Opportunity – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration’s renewed focus in driving international and local investments into livestock sector of the agricultural value-chain will end the crisis of farmer-herder clashes, eradicate hunger and poverty in Nigeria as well as promote economic prosperity. According to the President’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga stated that Tinubu disclosed this on Thursday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the signing of a Letter of Intent between...

Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to N970 Per Litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, for marketers. The price has been slashed from N990 per litre to N970 per litre. In a statement released on Sunday, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, disclosed that the price reduction is to show appreciation to Nigerians and the government for their support throughout the year. “As the...

INEC To Resume Nationwide Voter Registration Exercise 

The continuous voter registration CVR suspended in July 2022 ahead of the 2023 general election will resume nationwide in February 2025. However, the exercises were conducted in states where off-cycle elections took place. The resumption of the exercise was contained in a memo by the electoral body signed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, dated November 20, 2024, to all Resident Electoral Commissioners. It stated that the exercise would commence at...

Grieve as Senator Ifeanyi Ubah is laid to Rest in Nnewi

Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, the Senator who represented Anambra South district in the 10th senate till his shocking death on 26th July 2024, has been interred in Nnewi, amidst profound grief. Till his interment on Friday in Nnewi, his death has been surreal to many of his supporters, friends, and well-wishers, who are in their numbers. He is survived by his dear wife, Mrs. Uche Ubah, four sons, and one daughter. Ubah, whose journey began in...

Mbah Commissions Re-equipped Type-3 Primary Health Centres In Enugu

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has commissioned multiple Type-3 primary healthcare centres across the three senatorial zones of the state. This was even as the World Health Organisation (WHO), traditional rulers, presidents-general and other community stakeholders commended the governor for prioritizing the welfare and health needs of the people, recommitting their support for the project. Commissioning the facilities at the primary healthcare centres at Adani, Agbogugu and Nara-Unateze in Uzo Uwani, Awgu and Nkanu...

Troops Neutralize 114 Terrorists Over Past Week

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized 114 other terrorists including a notorious terrorist commander, Munzur Ya Audu, in Yobe State. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja, saying the success was recorded during a series of strategic operations across the country. Major General Buba stated that troops targeted terrorist logistics hubs and other facilities tied to insurgent activities, with a focus on dismantling...

NEC Gives FCT, 3 States One Week to Submit Positions on State Police

The National Economic Council, NEC, has given Adamawa, Kwara, and Kebbi States along with the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, seven days to submit their positions on the proposed creation of state police. NEC, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, is a constitutional body comprising the 36 state governors, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and key government officials. It serves as an advisory council on economic planning and development across the federation. Addressing...

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