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Salary Payment: Government No More Father Christmas, Ikpeazu Tells Workers
Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has said his administration is making efforts to settle the outstanding salaries of teachers and other workers in the state, saying he inherited the challenge from the past government. This is even as he alleges that some parastatals in the state are engaging in the habit of over bloating their salaries, insisting that the...
Let’s Work For Better 2024 – Sen Dickson Urges Nigerians
Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has asked Nigerians to work together for a better future as the new year beckons. Senator Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West Senatorial District, made the call in a Christmas message on Wednesday. “It has been a tough year with challenging economic situations that have tasked Nigerians. We have to keep working together...
Naira Strengthens, Closes Week At N1,534.72 Per Dollar
The Naira closed the week on a positive note, appreciating by 4.52 kobo against the U.S. dollar in the official market on Friday, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The local currency traded at N1,534.72 per dollar, marking a modest 0.05% gain from Thursday’s rate of N1,534.79. Earlier in the week, the Naira saw slight fluctuations, trading...
Why President Buhari Can’t Be Blamed For Not Rescuing Chibok Girls – Presidency Reveals
The Presidency has explained why President Muhammadu Buhari can’t be blamed for the inability to secure the release of abducted Chibok schoolgirls and Leah Sharibu. Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said the Chibock schoolgirls and Sharibu couldn’t be rescued because they could not be traced. Adesina said the trail for the girls was cold when Buhari assumed...
Nnamdi Kanu: Appeal Court Rejects FG’s Request For Adjournment
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday refused to grant the request of the Federal Government for adjournment in an application seeking to stay the execution of the judgment that set free the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The court, which has resumed its noon session on the matter, asked the FG to move...
Insecurity Should Not Be Allowed To Continue – Peter Obi Urges Federal Govt
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, on Wednesday said that the level of insecurity in the country should not be allowed to continue. This is even as he told the government to evolve more serious and innovative strategies in tackling insecurity in the country. Obi’s reaction followed the abduction of passengers who were traveling to Abuja...
President Buhari Meets CBN Gov, Emefiele At State House
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at the State House, Abuja. Thursday’s meeting is the second that has occurred between the duo since Emefiele returned to the country from his leave on January 12, 2022. READ ALSO: Nasarawa Govt Suspends Top Official Over Destruction Of Campaign Billboards Earlier on Thursday, the CBN chief was part...
“Atiku Wining Primaries Not Sole Cause Of PDP’s Decline” – Jandor
The 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olajide Adediran, (a.k.a Jandor), has offered a nuanced perspective on the Peoples Democratic Party’s recent struggles, arguing that Atiku Abubakar’s victory in the 2023 presidential primary was not the sole or primary cause of the party’s decline. In an interview on Channels TV on Sunday, Jandor, who recently returned...
JUST IN: President Tinubu Suspends EFCC Chairman, Bawa
Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the chairman of the country's anti-corruption body, the Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa. This President ordered that the Director in charge of Operations should assume take over as chairman in acting capacity. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday signed by Director, Information in office of the...
Gov. Otti Signs Policy To Coordinate Excavation, Destruction Of Underground Cables In Abia
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti on Wednesday signed the "Dig Once" policy which seeks to regulate excavation and coordinate the laying and installation of underground broadband technology infrastructure for individuals and enterprises in the state. During the signing ceremony, the governor said the "Dig Once" policy is expected to guide technology companies, construction outfits, and all other entities whose...
