VP Shettima Flags Off Light-Up Nigeria Project-South East in Enugu

The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully flagged off the Light-up Nigeria Project in the South East geopolitical zone of the nation. Flagging off the project on Monday, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, described the South East as the industrial powerhouse of the nation and promised the FG will expedite action towards providing steady and affordable electricity in the zone. Shettima who is also the Chairman, Board of...

Eight Members of Zamfara House Of Assembly Suspended Over Mischief, Illegal Sitting

Eight lawmakers of the Zamfara House of Assembly on Monday suspended for alleged misconduct, conspiracy, mischief, and illegal sitting. The Speaker of the House, Bilyaminu Moriki, announced the suspension at the Assembly’s plenary in Gusau on Monday, following a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Bello Mazawaje, PDP-Tsafe East. Mazawaje said the lawmakers were suspended based on the violation of the Assembly’s Order 10, Rule 9. According to him, the suspended members, on Thursday blocked...

The mounting security crisis that has gripped Northwest Zamfara State in recent times has led to the impeachment of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Bilyaminu Moriki. Moriki’s impeachment last Thursday was endorsed by 18 out of 24 members of the House after a motion was moved to that effect by Hon. Nasiru Abdullahi who is representing the Maru constituency. The lawmakers pointed to the relentless attacks, deaths, and abductions that have become...

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger, asks junta to free Bazoum

Following the threat by three member-states run by the military to permanently withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the regional bloc has extended an olive branch to the estranged members. ECOWAS said on Saturday it is relaxing the sanctions on Niger Republic over last year’s coup. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, said, “The Authority has resolved to lift, with immediate effect, the following measures imposed on the...

NGE commends ex-Gov Bello’s achievements in infrastructure, health, others

…Says his legacy is worthy of emulation The Kogi State Government has been lauded for outstanding achievements in infrastructure, education, health and other sectors. This commendation was made by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) during a tour of some of the projects initiated and completed under the administration of former Governor Yahaya Bello. Eze Anaba, the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, who briefed journalists at the end of the project tour, specifically...

Afenifere appeals to Yorubas, Nigerians to shun protests, rallies

…Tells citizens to trust FG’s commitment to welfare Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere has appealed to Yorubas and Nigerians to shun protests or rallies being organised by the labour unions. A press statement made available to journalists on Sunday and signed by Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, national leader of the Yoruba organisation, read,  “I address all and sundry today with a deep understanding of the challenges facing our dear country at this critical time. “The...

Edo Guber: APC candidate, Okpebholo calls for reconciliation

…Pays tribute to Tinubu, Oshiomhole, Edo people The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September governorship election in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on members and aspirants to unite ahead of the governorship election in September. Senator Okpebholo in his acceptance speech, paid special tributes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, national chairman of the ruling party, Abdullahi Ganduje, APC leader in Edo, Adams Oshiomhole, and Edo people for standing on the...

British envoy lauds Ogun over industrialisation drive

The British High Commission in Nigeria has lauded the Ogun State government over its industrial revolution drive. The Deputy British High Commissioner, Mr. Jonny Baxter gave the commendation yesterday when he led a team from the British High Commission, Lagos, to the Office of the Deputy Governor, Engr. (Mrs.) Noimot Salako-Oyedele. Baxter noted that the huge industrial presence across the Gateway State was a testament to the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration’s commitment towards ensuring the...

…Asks Nigerians to be patient with FG The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji  has said that President Bola Tinubu shouldn’t be blamed over the current economic situation in the country. The Governor who stated the situation preceded Tinubu’s ascendancy to office urged Nigerians to go back to farming, pointing out that palliatives are not a permanent solution. Oyebanji however said the President is capable of fixing the current challenges if given ample time and necessary support....

Hardship: NNPP founder, Aniebonam asks Nigerians to be patient with Tinubu

The founder of New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Aniebonam Boniface Okechukwu has asked Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu in the current period of economic hardship in the country. Aniebonam in a press statement on Saturday urged Nigerians to rally round the President to ensure that they overcome the challenges at the avoidable travail in the country. He said, “A great leader is he or she who can take a wrong decision in...

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