Gov Alia Freezes All Benue State Bank Accounts
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has ordered all government bank accounts frozen shortly after taking the oath of office as Governor of Benue State at the IBB Square on Monday. The governor said a ‘Post No Debit’ instruction shall remain in force until all signatories are changed. He warned all banks to adhere to […]
NNPCL Backs Fuel Subsidy Removal
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) supports the pronouncement of President Bola Tinubu on the removal of fuel subsidy. The President, in his inaugural address on Monday, had declared an end to the era of subsidy payment, saying the 2023 budget made no provision for fuel subsidy, so further payment was no longer justifiable. […]
Gov. Makinde: My Second Term’ll Be Better Than the First
Governor Seyi Makinde Monday stated that his second term Oyo State Roadmap for Sustainable Development 2023–2027 policy Omituntun 2.0 will be better than Omituntun 1.0. Governor Makinde while delivering his inaugural address at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, after taking his second term oath of office said his administration will work harder to ensure […]
“Fuel Subsidy Is Gone” – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has declared that fuel subsidy is now a thing of the past under his administration. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made this known during his inaugural speech at Eagle Square on Monday. Also, President Tinubu vowed to address concerns regarding multiple taxations, a move aimed at stimulating the economy and attracting investments. Setting […]
Bola Tinubu Sworn In As Nigeria’s 16th President
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn in as the 16th president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Tinubu succeeds former President Muhammadu Buhari of the All-Progressive Congress as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. He swore to not let his personal interest get in the way of his governance of the nation. The […]
China Plans To Land Astronauts On Moon Before 2030, Another Step In What Looks like a new space race
China plans to land astronauts on the moon before 2030, in what would be another advance in what’s increasingly seen as a new space race pitting the Asian autocracy against the United States and its democratic allies. The U.S. aims to put astronauts back on the lunar surface by the end of 2025. Deputy Director […]
Turkey’s Erdogan Retains Power, Now Faces Challenges Over The Economy And Earthquake Recovery
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has a mandate to rule until 2028, securing five more years as leader of a country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia that plays a key role in NATO. He must now confront skyrocketing inflation that has fueled a cost-of-living crisis and rebuild in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that […]
Debt Ceiling 2023: Biden, GOP Reach Deal; Now Congress Must Approve It To Prevent Calamitous Default
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an “agreement in principle” to raise the nation’s legal debt ceiling, but now Congress must rush to approve the spending cuts package in a matter of days to avert a potentially disastrous U.S. default. The agreement risks angering both Democratic and Republican sides as lawmakers Sunday […]
Kaduna: El-Rufai Hands Over Power To Uba Sani
The outgoing governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has completed the administrative handover to governor-elect, Senator Uba Sani, on Sunday, as he presented the hand-over notes of Kaduna State Government ministries, department and agencies (MDAs) to his successor. In a brief ceremony held at Government House, Kaduna, El-Rufai handed over the remaining notes to […]
Plateau: Tackle Insecurity, Complete Ongoing Project Lalong Tells Governor-Elect
Plateau state Governor Simon Lalong, has asked Caleb Mutfwang, the state’s governor-elect, to continue the projects of his administration and fight insecurity. Governor Lalong during a state banquet organized for the incoming administration on Saturday at the government house, Jos, said the new administration should work with the citizens to tackle the security challenges. He […]
