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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr. Nyesom Wike to “widely publish copies of the loan agreements and spending details of some N5.9 trillion and $4.6 billion loans obtained by their states and the FCT, including details …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 There is hardly a week that I will not encounter scammers on a couple of occasions, especially those inviting you to one Whatsapp zoom meeting or the other. Once they introduce themselves, usually with a first name, and start sounding nice, asking after your work, family …

March 31, 2024 “I know the arithmetic of the budget and the numbers that I brought to the National Assembly, and I know what numbers came back… Those who are talking about malicious embellishment in the budget; they did not understand the arithmetic and did not refer to the baseline …

…Says Easter should be used to renew our hope for a better tomorrow Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has called on the Christian faithful in Nigeria and Imo State in particular, to use the period of the Easter celebration to renew their hope for a better tomorrow. In his …

Injustice breeds more incompetence especially in a country with diverse interests and intrigues like Nigeria. The ability to balance permutations is all a manager needs to banish rancour, through an atmosphere of cordiality. Aviation minister, Festus Keyamo, was so busy with activism that I never for once took him serious. …

…Naira Trades N1,309/$1 At NAFEM  ABUJA The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the inflow of over $1.5 billion into the economy over the past few days indicates that its monetary policy efforts are working positively. The Bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications Department, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, made the …

By Deborah Coker Abuja, March 27, 2024 Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta), has urged Christians to draw spiritual inspiration from the resurrection story of Jesus Christ as they celebrate Easter. Nwoko who represents Delta North Senatorial District, made the call in an Easter message made available to newsmen in Abuja on …

Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election has called on all political leaders in the country to recognise that all power comes from God and that they must use such God-given Grace to serve the people. Mr. Obi, a former Governor of …

By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, March 30, 2024 The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reiterated its commitment to charting a new development road map for the region. NDDC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), Chief Samuel Ogbuku, disclosed this in his Easter message to the people of the …

Rome, March 30, 2024 Pope Francis called on the faithful to rejoice and hope in spite of the personal and global political crises at the celebration of the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. These crises are “boulders of death,” the head of the Catholic Church said in St. Peter’s Basilica …

…Eulogized Chris Okoye on 72nd birthday. Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that bad governance and a wrong system of administration can bring down an economically viable nation. Obasanjo also said that the Nigeria’s historical experiences at constitution making and political reform, indicated that the nation might have structural …

By Deborah Coker Abuja, March 30, 2024 The Ijaw National Congress (INC), has condemned the raid by the Nigerian Army on the country home of Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta. This is contained in a statement by Prof Benjamin Okaba, President, INC …

Cultivating gratitude involves focusing on the present moment and embracing life for what it is now, rather than focusing on future goals. Focusing on the present moment can make it difficult to appreciate small pleasures and the randomness of life. By understanding gratitude, individuals can be free from the constant …

By Nefishetu Yakubu Benin, March 30,2024 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday displayed the list of governorship candidates of the 17 political parties contesting the Sept. 21 governorship election in Edo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the INEC office in Edo, led by the Resident …

By Edeki Igafe Warri(Delta), March 29, 2024 The Police Command in Delta has handed over King Clement Ikolo, the traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom in Ugheli South Local Government Area of the state to the military authority. The spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development to newsmen …

By Monday Ajogun Awka, March 30, 2024 Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged Christians to see the victory of Jesus Christ over death as a huge motivation that a new Nigeria is possible. This is contained in a statement issued by …

As Christians nationwide commemorate Easter, the Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a call for heightened vigilance and urged citizens to report any suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the DSS advised against engaging in illicit behaviors such as drug abuse and excessive alcohol consumption, while also rejecting …

Outgoing Consul General of Nigeria in New York, United States of America (USA), Ambassador Lot Peter Egopija has called on Nigerians in the states covered by the New York Consulate to give maximum cooperation to his successor, expressing gratitude for the level of support he enjoyed during his tenure. Ambassador …

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has met with the party’s governorship candidate for Edo State in the forthcoming guber polls, Mr. Olumide Apata. Mr. Obi, former Governor of Anambra State confirmed the meeting via his X (former Twitter) platform, stressing …

President Bola Tinubu has called on religious leaders to refrain from vilifying or denigrating the nation in their sermons. Speaking during Ramadan Iftar with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House on Thursday in Abuja, the President emphasized the important role of religious leaders in shaping public opinion …

Friends, relatives, associates and well-wishers will pay special respects to departed popular society personality, Chief Sir Okechukwu Obumneme Felix Achebe (Nnabuenyi) tomorrow, Saturday, March 30, 2024 in New Jersey, United States of America (USA). According to a program of events, there will be the viewing of DJ Chebez, as he was …

Elder statesman and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief (Dr.) Edwin. K. Clark has lamented that invasion of his country home by military personnel following the killing of 17 of their officers and men by militants in Okuama in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. …

Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu is an Imo State-born national political leader. He was part of the delegation that accompanied Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on a recent courtesy call on the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti. Nze Chukwu was National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in charge of the South …

By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, March 28, 2024 Zenith Bank Plc. on Thursday expressed  optimism that it would submit its 2023 full-year audited financial statement to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on or before April 30. The Company Secretary, Zenith Bank Plc.,  Mr. Michael Otu, stated this in a notification sent …