● Dares Abia government to show proof of payment A former Commissioner for Finance in Abia State, Mr Obinna Oriaku has faulted the claim by the State Governor, Dr Alex Otti that N9.8 billion was paid by the administration of former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to Hartland Construction company for the construction of Aba-Port-Harcourt Road. Otti reportedly made the claim during a celebration at Umuagbia Secondary School, pointing out that his predecessor paid the entire N9.8 billion, being the contract sum, to the company and that “the road was not done.” In a riposte to Governor Otti’s claim, published by #NwokeukwuMascot…
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Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, has said the lawmakers were not elected to engage in confrontation with the Executive but to foster policies that promote national development. The Senate President spoke in an upcoming feature documentary to mark two years of the Bola Tinubu administration. Akpabio, reflecting on the importance of cooperation between the National Assembly and the Executive, said: “When elected into the National Assembly, whether in the Senate or the House of Representatives, your constituents will not give you boxing gloves. It’s not a boxing tournament. You are there to work in a bipartisan manner for…
For the second time, the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has withdrawn the fiat donated to Femi Falana SAN, purporting to prosecute a case against Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Technologies, and 12 others. The case which has dragged for many years arose from a transaction about 13 years ago between Citadel Oracle Concept Limited, an Ibadan-based computer firm owned by an Enugu state indigene, Mr. Benjamin Joseph, and Technology Distributions Limited over the supply of computers to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), a project in which Technology Distributions…
The Gravitas Group for Good Governance has given kudos to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for his radical and bold initiative to end banditry, kidnapping and all acts of domestic terrorism in the country. The statement from a Government spokesman Mr Sunday Dare announcing this development has received tremendous applause from across the country. For several years, especially in the last one and half decades, Nigerian forests had provided hiding fortresses for all shades and categories of criminal elements who had been terrorising Nigerian citizens. Paradoxically, most of these terrorists were imported into the country by the so-called leaders who swore…
By Mikail Mumuni In the dynamic political and social landscape of Ogun State, Nigeria, few figures embody the ideals of peace and unity as profoundly as Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola OFR. A seasoned public servant, diplomat, and community leader, Isola’s illustrious career and steadfast commitment to fostering harmony have positioned him as a beacon of hope and a unifying force in the Gateway State. His contributions, rooted in a deep sense of service, religious tolerance, and political inclusivity, resonate across ethnic, religious, and political divides, making him a symbol of peace and unity in Ogun State. Sarafa Tunji Isola’s journey…
The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) says it stands in solidarity with Professor Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) over the technical hitches that affected segments of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The umbrella organisation for all Muslim groups and associations in the South West geo-political zone stated this in a press statement on Friday signed by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo and Professor Muslih Tayo Yahya, president and Executive Secretary, respectively of the group. According to the statement, “The Muslim Ummah of the South West of Nigeria ( MUSWEN), the umbrella organisation for…
Lagos, Nigeria: The former President of the Information Technology (Industry) Association of Nigeria and Principal Consultant, Kontemporary Konsulting Ltd, Jimson Olufuye, would preside over the 2025 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum series, scheduled to hold on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The Lead Consulting Strategist, DigitalSENSE Africa and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, made this disclosure, saying that this year’s edition of Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) series on the theme ‘Global Digital Compact: Opportunities for Multi-stakeholders in Nigeria’ at the prestigious Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos. Nweke said that Olufuye, the former Vice-Chair…
• Authors from Nigeria lead this year’s shortlist • Wide range of themes covering infrastructure, finance, marketing and leadership • Four of the books are authored by women, more than in previous years • Founder still laments lack of high-quality business books despite a continent on the move London: The Business Council for Africa, in collaboration with BrandComms and African Business, is delighted to announce the shortlist of the BCA Business Book of the Year Awards. This annual competition, which is now in its third year, is dedicated to illuminating the compelling business narratives that promote Africa’s socio-economic development. In recognising the stories…
***Holds Nov 25-30…Entry Submissions Portal Opens on May 27 One of Africa’s largest and most vibrant cities, Lagos, Nigeria, has been officially chosen by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Committee of AFRIMA to host the 2025 edition of the prestigious All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The City will welcome leading and budding African music superstars, creative industry professionals, international media, members of the diplomatic corps and fans of African music from around the world. At a landmark event held om Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia the African Union also revealed the…
Cleaners in the Federal Capital Territory including city cleaners, hospital sanitation workers, satellite town cleaners, and security personnel, have made a passionate appeal to the Minister, Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over their yet-to-be paid salaries and allowances for the period of six to eight months. The affected workers, who play a critical role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across the FCT, including streets, hospitals, private and public spaces, expressed their deep frustration and hardship due to the prolonged delay in their payments. Those who spoke to our reporter said despite working tirelessly under harsh weather conditions and public insults …