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The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari has provided details of the $22.7bn loan approval before the red chamber. Lawan disclosed this on Monday at a media briefing, in Abuja. The situations are not the same. In 2016 there were no details. I think the presidency has learnt its lesson. “This … Read more
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has debunked the rumor that he allegedly has promised a particular ethnic group the position of Governor of the state. Wike stressed that such power belongs to God adding that, he has no such capacity. The Governor disclosed this during a Solidarity Visit by the Ogoni Ethnic Nationality … Read more
The former National Vice Chairman (North Central), of the All Progressive Congress APC, Alhaji Zakari Abdullahi Idde, has died in a fatal accident. The party expressed deep sadness at the death of the former National vice chairman on Monday During the NWC’s meeting in Abuja. Alhaji Idde was until his death, the Board Chairman of … Read more
The Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has said that the fate of the controversial Hate Speech Bill would be determined by Nigerians. It could be recalled that controversial bill since inception has generated numerous condemnation from the general public. Lawan made the declaration at a media parley in Abuja on the achievements of the 9th Senate … Read more
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced the lifting of the suspension of the Ondo state Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and other party members. Other party members whose suspensions were lifted include Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, Sen. Rochas Okorocha, Mr Osita Okechukwu and Mr Usani Usani. The National Publicity Secretary, Malam … Read more
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to published his spending to Nigerians who elected him into office. The party equally asked him to publish details, including the beneficiaries, the purpose and the amount of each payment, in line with the Presidential directive to the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The … Read more
The Alumni Association of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED) , Noforija, Epe in Lagos State felicitates and commemorates with the Lagos State Government, past Governing Councils, Management, Staff and students on the occasion of 25th Anniversary of MOCPED. Mr. Idris Adebanjo Salami, the National President noted that since the College was established in … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has announced that the former governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, would answer for a N200bn fraud that occurred during his administration. The Sokoto Zonal Head of the EFCC, Abdullahi Lawal disclosed this on Monday as the commission handed over Fifty Three (53) Tricycles (Keke Napep) recovered … Read more
The three refineries owned by the Federal Government lost a total of N111.27bn from January to September this year, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation said in its September report. The refineries posted a loss of N96.31bn in the same period in 2018, according to the NNPC data obtained by PunchNg on Monday. Nigeria, Africa’s top … Read more
A memorial service in honour of the late Lisa of Lagos, Chief Joseph Kosoniola Randle, is scheduled to hold at the Cathedral Church of Christ in Marina, Lagos on Tuesday, December 17 with reception at X KPMG House, One King Ologunkutere street, Park View Ikoyi, Lagos, (Opposite Astoria Hotel). Ekohotblog understands the event is adequately … Read more
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) crucial market indices opened trading for the week on Monday with a growth of 0.60 per cent following enhanced bank in interest. Specifically, the market capitalisation which opened at N12.807 trillion rose by N77 billion or 0.60 per cent to close at N12.884 trillion. Also, the All-Share Index rose by … Read more
Oando Plc through its upstream subsidiary Oando Energy Resources has signed two Gas Supply Agreements (GSA) with the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG). The agreement is on the renewal of gas supply for the existing Trains 1-3 for a term of 10 years and for gas supply for the impending Train 7 for a … Read more
Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity pens his tribute on his boss President Muhammadu Buhari as he clocks 77. I boarded a commercial airliner heading to Lagos from Abuja. I was already seated, and strapping my seat belt, when a young man approached me. He must have been in his late 20s, or … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari clocks 77 today. He was born on 17 December 1942 in Daura, Katsina State. He had his early education in Katsina, then went to Kaduna for military training and later Sandhurst in Great Britain, India, and the United States. READ ALSO: President Buhari Returning Nigeria Into Military Era- Okogie The former army … Read more
Algeria’s Constitutional Council has confirmed Abdelkader Tebboune as the new president of Africa’s largest country for the next five years — despite mass protests challenging his election last week. Tebboune won the vote in the first round with 58% of the vote, the head of the Constitutional Council announced on state television Monday. The other … Read more
A popular Taiwanese YouTuber who specializes in flirting tutorials has found his access to China go up in smoke after a humorous video of him interviewing the island’s president went viral. The incident illustrates the precarious position many Taiwanese celebrities find themselves in if they stray into political topics that anger communist authorities in China. … Read more
Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin SaIman survived attack on arrival at an event. In a video circulating online, Gunmen opened fire on Muhammad Bin Salman while exchanging pleasantries after he stepped down from his SUV to grace the event. He was however smuggled back into his bulletproof vehicle by security details that foiled the assassination … Read more
Engr.Kayode Fowode, last weekend stepped-down as the pioneer National Coordinator of the IOSH Nigeria Network Group having served the body since 2015. Fowode who acknowledged that the last four years has been memorable with several challenges and successes which was made possible by the collective effort of his executives and members. Making his remark at … Read more
The executive Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has appealed to Christians in the state to continue to be steadfast in praying for his administration. Wike made the appeal during the Golden Jubilee Anniversary celebration and Thanksgiving service of St Peter’s Anglican Church Rumuepirikom Deanery on Sunday. He stressed that his administration needed the … Read more
Civil group known as Isoko Monitoring Group, IMG, has called on the Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, not to approve the bill that would grant the erstwhile Acting Governor of the State, Dr. Sam Obi, the status and retirement benefits of a former governor. IMG disclosed this via a press statement signed by its … Read more