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Subsidy removal: Engineer Sule flags off distribution of FG, state palliative to citizens

NewsDeskNgAug 23, 2023August 23, 20230

Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has flagged off the distribution of food items as palliative to the people of the state, aimed at cushioning the hardship being experienced by Nigerians as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu. Engineer Sule commenced the distribution of...

Who is afraid of Femi Gbajabiamila?

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2023August 22, 20230

By Oche Unazi Politics in Nigeria is not for the weak or weary. It is for the brave heart and an enterprise where one can be easily consumed if morals, passion for service, and commitment to the national interest do not guide such an individual. I have read the news...

NSIA commits $500m to Infrastructure devt

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2023August 22, 20230

• Says it enabled over $1bn third party investments The Managing Director & Chief Executive Office, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Mr Aminu Umar-Sadiq, has disclosed that the Authority has committed $500 million to domestic infrastructure, whilst also enabling third party investments of over $1 billion. He said this at...

Embrace Hon. Kalu’s Leadership Style, Yoruba Youths Tell Igbo Leaders

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2023August 22, 20230

The Oduduwa Citizens Action for Progress (OCAP) has described the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu, as a symbol of national unity. Speaking at a parley on Tuesday in Lagos, the President of the group, Comrade Kolawole Abe, said Rt Hon. Kalu has already proven...

NAF Helicopter Crash, Terrorists’ Propaganda and Military Sacrifice

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2023August 21, 20230

By Chidi Omeje I was woken up on Wednesday morning by the frantic calls on my phone from my politician friend, who is based in Port Harcourt. We could barely finish wishing each other good morning as I picked up the call before he launched into why I had to...

Centre Urges Nigerians To Disregard Fake News Against Gbajabiamila OverConstitution of Boards

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2023August 21, 20230

The Civic Centre on Policy and Strategic Engagement has called on Nigerians to disregard the circulation of mischievous news on the constitution of boards of government parastatal and agencies targeted against the Chief of Staff to Mr. President. The organisation described it as fake news which is at best a...

Lady Ibeto is UK’s authentic Ohanaeze Ndigbo President -Iwuanyanwu

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2023August 21, 20230

President-General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has affirmed Lady Aqueen Ibeto as the authentic President of United Kingdom (UK), chapter of the association. Iwuanyanwu, therefore, appealed to the aggrieved factions to unite and work with Lady Ibeto in the best interest of Ndigbo. The...

Engineer Sule bans Muslim pilgrims board from accommodating non residents on pilgrimage

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2023August 21, 20230

Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has directed the Nasarawa State Muslims Welfare Pilgrims Board, to henceforth desist from allowing people who are not from Nasarawa to use the state as platform to travel to Saudi Arabia for the holy pilgrimage. Engineer Sule handed down the directive while being presented...

CSR: Dangote Cement inducts 23 youths in technical skills acquisition

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2023August 21, 20230

DANGOTE Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has commenced the training of 23 youths drawn from the Plant’s host communities, in technical skills as part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Mr JV Gungune, Plant Director, Dangote Cement Plant, who disclosed this at the inauguration of the scheme in Obajana,...

Nigerians are watching as you and I navigate the vehicle, Tinubu tells ministers

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2023August 21, 20230

President Bola Tinubu, Monday, worn-in 45 ministers and tasked them to deliver in their responsibilities saying he and them are in a vehicle where he is the driver and the entire Nigerians are watching as they navigate the economy. The Senate, in line with the constitutional obligations of Nigeria, has...