Rivers State: An Appeal Court in Lagos State has solidified Siminalayi Fubara’s position as the Rivers State Governor after dismissing the petition filed by Patrick Tonye-Cole, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Fubara, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emerged victorious in the March governorship election in Rivers State. The…
The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, marked a historic milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for the state’s inaugural Ring Road Project. The unveiling, held in Iworoko Ekiti, signals a paradigm shift in development and traffic management within Ekiti State. Governor Oyebanji, while inaugurating the construction of the Ado Ekiti Ring Road Phase 1, highlighted…
Violence against women transcends borders, impacting Nigerian women among other millions worldwide, cutting across age, race, religion, and social status. Recognizing it as a severe violation of human rights, this International Day serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for collective action and unwavering commitment to eradicate this deeply rooted problem from society….
Ekiti State Government, under the leadership of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, achieved a significant milestone with the inauguration of the first Independent Power Project (IPP) in the state. The groundbreaking initiative is set to revolutionize the energy landscape, providing Ekiti with a reliable source of power through a strategic collaboration with Fenchurch Power Ltd. In a…
In a move towards enhancing public transportation, the Ogun State government has revealed plans to initiate the construction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit bus stations along the bustling Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Commissioner for Transportation, Engr Dairo Olugbenga, made this announcement during a recent radio program in Abeokuta. The identified locations for these bus stations…
In separate statements, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the spokesperson of Atiku Abubakar, its defeated Presidential candidate, have launched scathing attacks on the judiciary and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The PDP, reeling from recent setbacks at the appeal court, has resorted to desperate measures by blaming President Tinubu for their electoral misfortunes. These accusations…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) stands as a cornerstone in the economic landscape of Nigeria, playing a pivotal role in revenue collection. This encompasses a wide array of financial responsibilities, including import and excise duties, taxes, and levies. The rates for customs duties are determined by the Harmonized Commodity and Coding System (HS code) classifications,…
G20 Summit: President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission as he departs Abuja on Saturday for Berlin, Germany. The purpose of this journey is to attend theG20 Summit Compact with Africa (CwA) Conference scheduled for November 20, 2023. Hosted by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the conference will bring together Heads…
NJC Receives List of 22 Justices for Supreme Court ElevationThe National Judicial Council (NJC) is set to undergo a significant transformation following the reception of a list comprising 22 nominees from the Court of Appeal for elevation to the esteemed Supreme Court. The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) disclosed this critical information, unveiling the names…
NNPC: Nigerian National Petroleum Company Announces Imminent Inauguration of $2.8 Billion Gas Pipeline ProjectIn a bid to reinvigorate Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has declared that the $2.8 billion Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project, constructed by Oilserve Limited, is set to be inaugurated in the coming month. This…
