Commencement of Dual 260km Road Construction The Federal government has officially commenced the construction of a dual 260km road connecting Makurdi to Enugu. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, led the flag-off ceremony, marking the beginning of this ambitious project. This development holds immense promise for the region, as improved road connectivity is expected to…
Current Status and Benefits to Surrounding Communities The federal government recently announced plans for the full evacuation of the 40MW Kashimbilla hydropower plant in Taraba state within the next six months. As of now, the plant is contributing 10MW to the national grid, and the upcoming expansion is expected to significantly bolster the grid by…
Supreme Court Upholds Farouk Lawan’s Conviction: Background and Overview The Supreme Court has reaffirmed the five-year prison sentence handed to ex-House of Representatives member Farouk Lawan. This crucial judgment upholds the 2022 ruling by the Court of Appeal, which solidifies Supreme Court Affirms Farouk Lawan’s Conviction: Unanimous Verdict and Legal Precedent Unveiled in $500,000 Bribery…
Mr. Ibu’s Ailing Health and Donations: A Background In October 2023, the family of renowned actor Mr. John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, made a heartfelt revelation about the thespian’s deteriorating health. The actor had undergone five surgeries and was in need of further medical attention abroad. Grateful for the outpouring of support from…
Unearthing a Decade of Financial Transactions The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has embarked on a thorough investigation into the allocation of at least $347 billion to various companies in Nigeria, spanning the period from January 2014 to June 2023. These findings have emerged from a meticulous analysis of the sectoral utilisation of the…
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has expressed strong support for the relocation of certain departments of the apex bank from Abuja to Lagos. In a recent statement, he dismissed opposition to the move as playing dirty politics and emphasized the strategic importance of the decision. Sanusi Lamido, who served as…
President Bola Tinubu has voiced his dissatisfaction with the Super Eagles’ performance in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A clash against Guinea-Bissau. Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, shared this revelation during a Zoom meeting with the national team players and coaches ahead of Nigeria’s round of 16 clash with Cameroon….
President Tinubu’s Mandate: Stricter Performance Standards for Ministers Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to President Tinubu, issued a stern warning at the technical retreat in Uyo. The focus is on ministers who fail to meet their mandates, emphasizing President Tinubu commitment to enhancing the lives of Nigerians. This signals a shift towards a more performance-oriented…
The Federal Government marked a significant milestone on Tuesday as it officially commenced the construction of a state-of-the-art 50,000 metric tonnes Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and propane depot. The groundbreaking ceremony, held at the Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone in Onne, Rivers State, was attended by key figures, including the Minister of State for…
In a swift and retaliatory move, ISWAP elements launched an attack in the early hours of January 22, 2024, targeting the Boko Haram fighters encamped in Tumbun Rago. This action came in response to the assault orchestrated by the Boko Haram faction on January 21 in the ISWAP camp located in Tumbun Rago Jaki. The…
