Upon Completion, Lekki Deep Sea Port Will Create Over 112,000 Jobs – FG
The Federal Government has said that the Lekki Deep Seaport project would create 112,000 jobs to Nigerians upon its completion. The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, said this on Sunday in Jalingo, Taraba State capital while addressing journalists. Sambo said that the port, which is second in Nigeria after Onne Deep-Sea port would bring more tonnage and revenue to the port...
Oyebanji Will Ensure Continuity, Says Gov Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, said on Sunday that he was happy that his administration would be succeeded by that of the former Secretary to State Government, Biodun Oyebanji, now governor-elect, which he said would let the state see the beauty of democracy. Fayemi, who expressed confidence that Oyebanji would continue and build on the successes of his administration...
2023: Why I Endorsed Peter Obi For Presidency – Arunma Oteh
Former World Bank vice president Arunma Oteh defended her choice to support Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party for the position of Nigeria’s next president. The economist stated in a series of tweets on Sunday that given Nigeria’s dire circumstances, she cannot remain neutral regarding who becomes the country’s president. She believes that Dr Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential...
EFCC: Law Enforcement Officers Can Break Into Houses If Suspects Resist Arrest
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it is legal for its operatives to break into any house if suspects resist arrest. This was made known by the commission in its monthly e-magazine of EFCC Alert, citing sections of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) of 2015. According to section 12(2) of the act, law enforcement officers have...
Reasons I Parted Ways With Buhari – Peter Obi’s Running Mate, Baba-Ahmed
The vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Datti Baba-Ahmed has revealed why he parted ways with President Muhammadu Buhari. Recall that Baba-Ahmed and Buhari were once members of the defunct Congress for Progressives Change, CPC, before the merger that birthed the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC. He was elected in 2011 to represent Kaduna North Senatorial District under the...
Fed. Lawmaker, Akande-Sadipe Assists Kidnapped Victim, Pays Hospital Bills
A House of Representatives member, Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has contributed to the treatment of a kidnap victim (names withheld) in Ekiti State. A statement by her Special Assistant, Media & Publicity, Olamilekan Olusada, on Sunday, indicated that Akande-Sadipe received an SOS call from the victim's family who had sustained various degrees of injury, in the hands of some suspected ritualists. Her...
NBA Conference: Nigerians Lack Heroes, Award-Winning Novelist, Chimamanda Says
Award-winning novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, has said Nigerians do not have enough leaders to look up to in the current system. Adiche made this statement during her keynote address at the ongoing Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association at the Eko Hotel on Monday. The conference, themed “BOLD Transitions” is scheduled to hold between August 19 to 26, 2022. Adiche, during...
Rep. Kalu Salutes Pastor Jerry Eze At 40, Extols Sound Doctrine, Lifestyle
Member representing Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has congratulated his pastor and friend, Jerry Eze as he marks his 40th birthday, applauding him for sound teaching and conduct. Rep. Kalu who is also the spokesperson of the House of Representatives said Pastor Jerry in the past 30 years impacted the world through his consistency and dedication...
Soludo Inaugurates State-Local Government Joint Accounts Committee
The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated the State-Local Government Joint Accounts Committee, disclosing that the state was heavily indebted to pensioners. Soludo revealed that the state was owing over N14 billion in arrears for gratuities and pensions which his administration had started paying. العاب القمار Press Secretary to Soludo, Christian Aburime, said the inauguration was done shortly...
Climate Change: Women For Gas And Green Initiative Applauds Rep. Onuigbo, Commences Emissions Reduction Efforts
The Nigerian Women for Gas and Green Initiative (NW4GGI) has lauded Honourable Sam Onuigbo for his efforts at ensuring that Nigeria has a regulatory framework for fighting Climate Change. The initiative expressed this during a courtesy visit to the Honourable Member at his office at the National Assembly, on August 19, 2022. The team which was led by Hajia Maryam...
