Author: Emmanuel

The United States President, Joe Biden has announced the appointment of two Nigerians, Osagie Imasogie and Chineye Ogwumike, to the advisory council on African Diaspora Engagement in the US. There appointments were announced via statement released by the State House on Wednesday. Also amongst the 12-member committee are: Silvester Scott Beaman who will chair the council, Mimi E. Alemayehou, Rosalind Brewer, Viola Davis, Helene D. Gayle, Patrick Hubert Gaspard, C.D. Glin, Osagie Imasogie, Almaz Negash, Chinenye Joy Ogwumike, Ham K. Serunjogi, and Kevin Young. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) while reacting to the development congratulated the…

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to strengthen ongoing reforms in the energy sector to improve productivity and add value to the economy. According to a statement by Janet McDickson, Head,  Media, BPP, the Director General of BPP, Mamman Ahmadu, made this known on Tuesday while welcoming the AfDB team to his office. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the AfDB team was led by Dr Patrick Owuori, the Regional Procurement Coordinator. Mamman said that emphasis should be placed on quality while implementing the much needed energy sector reform, adding…

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta has handed over two suspected oil thieves, to the officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC for further interrogation. The suspects were handed over to the NSCDC on Wednesday at the premises of the Naval Base in Warri. Navy Capt. Solomon Paul, Executive Officer of the NNS Delta, handed the suspects to the representatives of the NSCDC on behalf of the Commander, NNS Delta, Commodore Chindo Yahaya. Addressing newsmen, Yahaya said the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 17, at the Asugbo Creek in Warri South Local Government Area of the state.…

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation UDO KA II, has destroyed several hideouts of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its Eastern Security Network in Anambra and Imo States. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Gabkwet said the strikes were carried out on Tuesday at Mother Valley Orsumughu in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra and Aku Ihube in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo. He said it was part of on…

Political leaders in the country including state governors and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, have congratulated Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Maulud celebration. In their respective message to the Muslim faithful on the occasion commemorating the birth of Prophet Mohammed, the leaders urged them to pray for peace and prosperity in the country. In a message issued on his behalf by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Hon Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President said Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W.) left behind positive marks on humanity for which his followers should emulate. Noting the need to be supportive of authority,…

Chief Magistrate Poromon Menenen has acquitted and discharged Professor David Ogbonna of Rivers State University, of sexual assault charges. Prof. Ogbonna was standing trial for alleged unlawful and indecent assault on a female student by inserting his penis in her vagina in his office at the University campus. Delivering judgment on the case, Chief Magistrate Menenen, said the prosecution team failed to prove their case. According to the Magistrate, the phone the victim claimed to use in recording Prof Ogbonna’s discussion with her on the day of the alleged incident, was never tendered as an exhibit during the course of…

The newly confirmed Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso has disclosed plans to shore up the country’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, to $1 trillion in eight years. Cardoso spoke while answering questions from senators during his screening and confirmation as the governor of the apex bank. Those confirmed as deputy governors are: Emem Usoro, Philip Ikeazor, Muhammad Abdullahi-Dattijo, and Bala Bello He assured that the ratified board will adopt a number of strategies including short term and medium terms goals to repair the economy. According to him, to achieve stability in Nigeria’s exchange rate, measures must be…

  Worried by the abandoned shoreline protection project in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the House of Representatives has called for immediate completion of the projects and other abandoned projects within Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency by the interventionist agency. The call was made sequel to a motion brought before the House during Tuesday plenary by the Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh. The House, in its resolution, urged the NDDC “to assess the level of work by Smith Engineering Company Limited from 2006 to…

…To Represent Nigeria In Portugal …Equitorial Park and Premises Ltd Lauded for Sponsorship, Golf Devt. The 2023 National final to determine Nigeria’s representatives in the International Pair Golf Tournament finals in Portugal has ended in Uyo with Barristers Usenobong Akpabio and Edidiong Idiong emerging victorious. The competition, which had over sixty participants from various golf clubs all over Nigeria, started on Friday September 15, 2023 and ended on Sunday September 17, 2023 with the Prize Presentation Ceremony at the Golf Course of Ibom Icon Hotel and Golf Resort. At the annual event which was organized…

The Paramount Ruler of Etinan Local Government Area, Edidem A. M. Akpanobong, has expressed gratitude to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umoh Eno, for successfully installing him as the 3rd Paramount Ruler of Etinan LGA in an event he described as very colorful and historic. The newly installed Paramount Ruler made this known at his Palace in Nkana-Iman Village immediately after his swearing-in and presentation of staff of office at Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers Council located at Barrack Road Uyo on Saturday 23rd September, 2023. Edidem Akpanobong said the Governor’s decision to install him as…