Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has said Nigeria’s wealth and prosperity lie in harnessing and encouraging youth entrepreneurship for productivity. He however stressed that to move Nigeria from consumption to production, governments must aggressively support entrepreneurship and small businesses. Obi stated this on his twitter handle, while recounting his experience at the Owerri Business…
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Tuesday, presented to the State House of Assembly, the 2022 Budget estimates of One Hundred and Eighty-Six Billion, Six Hundred and Thirty-Five Million, One Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand, Seven Hundred and Seventy Naira (N186,635,135,770.00) for consideration and approval . Presenting the budget proposal tagged: “Budget of Sustained Growth…
Uromi women of Edo state on Wednesday protested against the fulani’s living in the state, demanding that they must leave their community. With pictures of them chanting, #FulanimustGo, the women said they can no longer go to their farms, due to the fear that they may be killed by herdsmen. They were seen blocking…
Governors of the South East Geo-political zone, on Wednesday, endorsed the new community policing model of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), for effective security in the zone. Rising from the South East Geo-political Security Summit, initiated by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Mohammed Adamu Abubakar, the governors in a communiqué read by the…
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has emphasized that the Minister will not engage with “professional scammers and hustlers” masquerading as activists. In a statement released on Saturday, the FCT Minister’s spokesperson pointed out that many individuals leaping from one…
The World has been held at a standstill, as the war between Israel and the Palestine group, Hamas, continues to linger. Since the crisis began, there have been rockets fired, scores have been injured and several deaths have been recorded, especially among the Palestinians. Although Israel seems to be stronger on both sides, involved in…
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani Kayode is said to be among many candidates being considered to fill diplomatic roles in Nigeria’s 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 global consulates. According to Punch Newspaper report, a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro, is also among the nominees. The newspaper reported that…
Pa Ayo Adebanjo, leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has expressed full support for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. Adebanjo said the South East should be trusted with power, adding that the geopolitical zone deserves to lead the country. While speaking on Yoruba Gbode, an online radio programme, the elder…
*Governor doing well for workers, retirees – Labour leaders The National Leadership of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has expressed delight with Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his untiring commitment to the welfare of the pensioners of the state in spite of the state’s lean resources and the nation’s economic challenges. Speaking…
