Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has said that he enjoys a robust relationship with members of the National Assembly from the state, contrary to the speculation about a rift between them.Umahi made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abakaliki during a virtual swearing in of his new aides. He, however, said that it was natural for people to agitate, when they felt not being properly treated.The governor said that he had audience with the NASS members recently in Abuja, where they “wined, dined and some even drank from the same cup”.“There is no sign of enmity among us and for the…
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The Nigeria Political Summit Group (NPSG), in conjuction with National Consultative Front (NCFront), says it shall be convening an Emergency National Dialogue on the Constitutional Future of Nigeria on Oct. 1. The Summit’s Organising Committee in a statement issued by Prof. Pat Utomi on Wednesday said that the summit was to urgently intervene and set machinery in motion for National Healing and Reconciliation. Utomi said that the step was to douse the heightening political tension in the country as the nation commemorated its 60 years of Independence on Thursday. According to him, the historic national Confab, which will be hosted…
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to stand against organisations recruiting Nigerians on contract basis. Mr Ezekiel Mam, National President of the association made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. Mam frowns at the rate some organisations, both corporate and private, exploit the populace by employing them on contract basis and laying them off after a while. According to him, such act dehumanises the affected workers and is inimical to the growth and development of the nation. Mam says that many organisations derive pleasure…
South Africa has congratulated the government and people of Nigeria on the 60th anniversary of independence, commending her contribution to ensure peace in the continent. Mr Thamsanqa Mseleku, High Commissioner of South Africa to Nigeria, extolled Nigeria’s leading role in peacekeeping. He said Nigeria is a major stabilising factor in West Africa. “The government and the people of South Africa, congratulates Nigeria and wi “Since its independence, Nigeria has continued to play an important role in the continental effort to unite the countries and peoples of the continent, and contribute to economic development of Africa. “Nigeria’s commitment to African Unity…
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) market capitalisation crossed N14 trillion mark on the last trading day of September due to sustained confidence. Speficially, the market capitalisation on Wednesday rose by N118 billion or 0.84 per cent to close at N14.025 trillion against N13.907 trillion achieved on Tuesday. The increase in the market capitalisation was as a result of the listing of 146,878,241 ordinary shares of Dangote Sugar Refinery. The additional shares listed on NSE arose from the Scheme of Merger between Dangote Sugar Refinery and Savannah Sugar Company Limited. With this listing of the additional 146,878,241 ordinary shares, the total…
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Mr Hakeem Odumosu, has instructed officers and men of the command to disallow any group from staging rallies or protests within the state to mark the nation’s 60th Independence anniversary. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria will attain 60 years as an independent country on Oct.1,2020 having gained independence from the British Government on Oct.1, 1960. Odumosu, in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Wednesday, said that the Lagos State Government had cancelled the ceremonial parade in adherence to COVID-19 regulations. According to…
The Anambra Government has set up a 58-member task force to checkmate the alleged illegal activities of petroleum marketers in the state.Inaugurating the task force on Wednesday in Awka, Mrs Patricia Igwebuike, the Special Adviser to Gov. Willie Obiano on Oil and Gas and Legal Matters, said the group would relocate filling stations situated in densely populated areas of the major towns to better locations.Igwebuike also said that the task force would ensure that all levies accruable to the government were paid into designated bank accounts. She said that the group would ensure that the petroleum dealers met the operational…
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has urged the Commissioner of Police in the Plateau to provide security for traditional rulers in the state and to ensure the safety of all the residents. This followed order 43 raised by Sen. Istifanus Gyang, (PDP-Plateau) has describing as disturbing the assassination of the District Head of Foron, Bulus Jang. According to him, the latest assassination of the traditional ruler in Plateau North Senatorial district made it ten of those that have been murdered, lamenting that peace was gradually eluding his constituents. ”I bring to your notice (the Senate) the assassination of a traditional ruler…
Dr Abdul-Hakeem Abdul-Lateef, a former Commissioner for Home Affairs, has declared his intention to contest for office of the Governor of Lagos State in the 2023 election. Abdul-Lateef made the declaration during the inauguration of “Iyepe 2023 We Fit Do Am” project, a movement meant to create political awareness among Lagosians.“There is apathy in the county; not so many people are involved in voting these days. It has been going down in Lagos State.“Out of about 24 million people in Lagos State, during the last voting exercise we witness less than 1.5 million voters.“You can see that there is gradual…
The Correspondents Chapel of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has pledged to assist Gov. Godwin Obaseki to actualise his developmental programmes during his second tenure. Obaseki was re-elected on Sept. 19, to administer the state for another four years with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ticket. “You have our confidence and support. “And if there is anything the Chapel can do to help move your programme forward, please let us know,” the chapel wrote in a congratulatory message to Gov. Godwin Obaseki. The letter was signed by Mrs Nefishetu Yakubu, its Chairperson, and Mr…