The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Prof. Kenneth Kalu as Secretary to the State Government. A statement signed by the special adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, stated that Pastor Caleb Ajagba will be the Chief of Staff to the governor. The statement added that Dr. […]

Three persons were crushed to death on Tuesday after a vehicle rammed them in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The incident, which occurred at the Agbeloba junction of the area, involved two motorcycle riders and a passenger. According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the Ford Mondeo car lost control before killing the deceased victims. The […]

The Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs has postponed the date for the collection of medals and certificates for those conferred with national honours. The PUNCH reported that no fewer than 339 Nigerians, including the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, were given national honours on Sunday by the immediate past president, Muhammadu […]

The equities market of the Nigerian Exchange opened trading for the week on a bullish note driven by investors’ confidence, following the inauguration of President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, in his inaugural speech, said on Monday that the former administration did not capture  fuel subsidy in the 2023 budget and he would ensure a unified exchange […]

The equities market of the Nigerian Exchange opened trading for the week on a bullish note driven by investors’ confidence, following the inauguration of President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, in his inaugural speech, said on Monday that the former administration did not capture  fuel subsidy in the 2023 budget and he would ensure a unified exchange […]

The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has stated that the All Progressives Grand Alliance will work with the administration of President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress. Soludo made this known in Awka, on Tuesday, during the opening of the regional headquarters of APGA. The governor also reacted to the rumours making the rounds […]

…Knocks Tinubu for not consulting organised labour, stakeholders  The leadership of the Labour Party has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’a removal of fuel subsidy, saying the masses should ‘brace up for more surprises and rude shocks.’ The warning was issued by the Acting National Publicity Secretary of LP, Obiora Ifoh, in a statement issued in […]

The price of Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as petrol went as high as N700 per litre in some parts of Anambra State on Tuesday as residents resorted to panic buying. This comes in the wake of the announcement of the subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu during his inauguration Monday. It was gathered that […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a popular Tiktok musician, Crown Uzama (known as ShalliPopi) and his manager, Ajayi Hafeez (known as 21 Badda) for alleged internet-related fraud. EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, they were arrested alongside 29 other suspects, including four […]

*Says govs to meet on fuel subsidy next week   Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday evening directed all filling stations across the state to start selling fuel within the approved price or risk being shut down indefinitely. The governor consequently mandated the State Task Force on Petroleum Products and security agencies in […]