NSCIA Warns CAN Over Alleged False Reports On Mass Killings Christian, Says Peddlers Of Such News Don’t Mean Well For Nigeria
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has said the claims that Christians are being deliberately targeted and killed across the country is false and misleading, therefore, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) should not believe it. In a statement signed by its Deputy National Legal Adviser, Imam Haroun Muhammad Eze, […]
France’s Political Drama Deepens as Macron Reappoints Resigned Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after accepting his resignation following the abrupt collapse of his short-lived government. “The President of the Republic has named Mr Sébastien Lecornu Prime Minister and charged him with forming a government,” the French presidency announced in a statement on Friday. Lecornu, who […]
We Are Not Disturbed With Gale Of Defections, Says Benue PDP
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Benue State Chapter, has said that the party is not disturbed with the gale of defections currently hitting the party. Recall that on Thursday October 9, the member of the House of Representatives for Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency, Ojema Ojotu, while addressing his constituents in […]
Abia Moves to Replace Fuel, Diesel Buses with Electric Vehicles
Abia State is set to introduce 100 electric buses as part of its plan to modernise public transportation and promote environmental sustainability. The Commissioner for Transport, Comrade Sunny Njoku, who disclosed this, said the initiative shows that the state, under Governor Alex Otti, “has embraced the future over and above PMS, diesel, and CNG.” According […]
Fubara Commends Tinubu On Posthumous Pardon, National Honours For Ogoni 13, Says Action Will Foster Peace
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended and expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, for bestowing posthumous pardon on the Ogoni 9, and the prestigious national honours awards on the Ogoni 4 saying that action would foster peace in the community. Governor Fubara spoke at the Government House, Port Harcourt, while reacting […]
Fubara Commends Tinubu On Posthumous Pardon, National Honours For Ogoni 13, Says Action Will Foster Peace
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended and expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, for bestowing posthumous pardon on the Ogoni 9, and the prestigious national honours awards on the Ogoni 4 saying that action would foster peace in the community. Governor Fubara spoke at the Government House, Port Harcourt, while reacting […]
Second Chance: Nelfund Reopens Student Loan Portal For 2024/2025 Academic Year
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting NIGERIA, ABUJA – In order to give students who have applied for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), a second chance to benefit, it has announced the reopening of the student loan portal for interested students to apply for tuition fees for the 2024/2025 academic year alongside the optional monthly stipend to […]
Fubara To Contractor: Deliver In 30 Days Or Face Action
RIVERS, PORT HARCOURT – Governor Siminalayi Fubara has criticized the contractor handling the 6.5km Woji–Aleto–Alesa–Refinery Road project in Rivers State, citing poor performance despite full government funding. Fubara made the remarks during an inspection of the site, which includes a 200-metre bridge, according to a statement posted on his official Facebook page. “The contractor has […]
Reps Investigate $20bn Shortfall In Decommissioning Funds
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The House of Representatives has vowed to investigate the $20 billion shortfall in oil firms’ Decommissioning and Abandonment (D&A) funds owing to alleged non-compliance with the extant laws. The House also resolved to set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate D&A compliance in the petroleum industry in line with the Petroleum Industry […]
Delta Lawmakers Push for Fairer Rent System Amid Economic Hardship
Landlords in Delta State may soon face restrictions on how much they can raise rents, as a new bill seeking to regulate rental practices advances in the State House of Assembly. The proposed Landlord and Tenant Bill, sponsored by the Majority Leader, Emeka Nwaobi, passed its second reading on Friday. The legislation aims to promote […]