Delta Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on Monday unveiled his official portrait with a call on Deltans, Nigerians and the general public to patronise the said photograph. This was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, in Asaba, wherein the Governor said that all other photos in circulation were unauthorised and should be discarded forthwith. The statement further directed all government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, banks, hotels and others to comply with the said directive.
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The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Mr Abayomi Arabambi has testified before the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ikeja Lagos that the Amuwo-Odofin House of Representatives member-elect, Mr Olawande George was never among the candidates sponsored by the Labour Party for the February 25th election. The Labour Party Publicity Secretary who appeared before the Tribunal yesterday said he was invited by the court to testify before the three- man panel in a petition filed by the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate for Amuwo-Odofin Federal Constituency election, Prince Lanrewaju Sanusi, challenging the victory of Mr Olawande George at the…
Nigerians on Twitter Accused Tinubu of Tribalism, For Bypassing Brilliant Dr. Kingsley Obiora, who graduated best overall student in his class both at University of Benin and University of Ibadan. Anyone who knows Dr. Obiora especially at University of Ibadan, including his professors, will tell you he is not from this planet. He is the deputy governor heading economic policy and research and the only deputy governor with PhD. Tinubu not only bypassed the most qualified academically Dr. Kingsley Obiora, he also bypassed the most senior deputy governors Mrs. Aishah N, Ahmad and Mr. Edward Adamu, to appoint a Yoruba…
Ahead of this year’s NDEGRAM Golden Jubilee celebrations, an inaugural meeting of the Planning Committee have been held with a resolved that the Jubilee will be a ground breaking occassion for a landmark project for the institution. In an opening remarks at the meeting held virtually, the Planning Committee Chairman, Mr. Famous Iduh highlighted the objectives of the meeting which he noted was to plan the marking of the 50 years of existence of Ndemili Grammar School. He noted specifically that 50 years is a milestone which offers the old student an opportunity to reappraise the school with a view…
In a shocking development, the Nigerian Federal Government has suspended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Sources reveal that Emefiele was arrested in Lagos by the Department of State Services (DSS) on June 10 and flown to Abuja for questioning which the security agency has now confirmed. The suspension is reportedly tied to a staggering $1 billion scandal that unfolded just before the Presidential inauguration. This newspaper learned that Suspicions arose after Emefiele’s borrowing of $1 billion from Afrexim Bank on April 24, 2023 after the elections, during preparations for the May 29 inauguration. Shockingly, within two…
BY FEMI FALANA, SAN Globally, subsidies, whether for food, transportation, energy or housing, are part of good governance. So, the issue is not subsidies but who benefit from them. In Nigeria, subsidies are primarily of the rich, by the rich and for the rich. I will highlight a few, how they are being manipulated and how huge sums of money can be recovered not just to subsidize fuel but also provide funds for development. 1. Diversion of N40 billion from Federation Account A company, Continental Transfert Technique had been hired by the Ministry of Interior to collect the Combined Expatriate…
Contrary to the social media rumours and fake news that gained ground Saturday evening, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari has not been suspended from office. Social media rumours and unconfirmed story that Kyari had been suspended from office by President Bola Tinubu went viral. The story prompted many oil and gas industry players, local and foreign reporters to be making enquiries from government circles. The suspension from office of Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele announced by the office of Secretary to Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume gave…
By FIDELIS EGUGBO WITHIN the week, a lot of issues came up that one cannot help but look at the need for government official to always employ Public Relation to achieve desired results. The visit to the National Assembly by President Olusegun Obasanjo, last week could be described as a very good public relations tool that reduced the misunderstanding between the President and Legislature. That step by the President did a lot, not only, as it concerns the relationship between the President and the lawmakers but as it concerns Nigeria’s democracy and her relationship with the international community. The visit…
The Department of State Services (DSS), a covert security agency of the government, has confirmed the arrest of Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). It would be recalled that the DSS initially released a statement on Saturday morning denying any custody of Godwin Emefiele. The DSS has now acknowledged the arrest of the suspended CBN governor.
By Ajisafe Olayiwola President Bola Tinubu has approved the new Electricity Act, which replaces the 2005 Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act. The Electricity Act was first passed in July 2022 in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The new bill seeks to promote private sector investments in the Nigerian power sector and de-monopolise the nation’s electricity generation, transmission and distribution at the national level. Below are 10 benefits of the assented 2023 Electricity Act 1. The passage means that anyone may construct, own, or operate an undertaking for generating electricity not exceeding one megawatt in aggregate at a…