By Ogaga Ariemu President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Olayemi Michael Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Cardoso is to serve a term of five years in the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed…
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said about 18 state governors across party lines are currently working behind the scene for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. It, however, did not name the state governors. The group’s Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. He said, “As…
As Enugu State marks its 31st anniversary, the advocacy group that championed the struggle for the creation of the state, Enugu State Development Association (ESDA) has paid glowing tribute to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for upholding the dreams of the founding fathers of the state. Speaking during an event organised to commemorate the 31st anniversary of…
Erdogan called on the West to agree to Russia’s terms on the grain deal as hunger threatens Europe. By Dinara Khalilova Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on July 14 that he and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin were “of the same mind” on the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Turkish state-run – Anadolu…
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, says he hopes to elicit a tough response from allies to the crisis in Ukraine now that Russia stands accused of massacring civilians, with scenes akin to a “horror movie.” Johnson has already condemned Russia’s “despicable attacks against Ukrainian civilians,” adding that “we will not rest until justice is served.”…
Earl Osaro Onaiwu, former Director-General of the Governors Forum, has extended his warm congratulations to His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri of Bayelsa State and His Excellency, Alhaji Usman Ododo of Kogi State on their victory at the Supreme Court. Onaiwu commended the Governors for their perseverance and dedication to serving their states, and urged them…
The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor has defended his decision to pick Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele as his running mate. Adediran on Tuesday called on electorates in Lagos State to work with him and his running mate, adding that she will add more value to…
Considering incessant road mishaps in some *Exposed* Communities in Awgu LGA Enugu, the Special Assistant to the Governor of Enugu State , Barr. Henry Okeke on Thursday “Afor” 25 February 2021 organized a Safety Sensitization Workshop for Commercial Motorcyclists (Okada Riders) in a bid to save the lives of rural dwellers. The event which took…
Explains how he convinced Shehu Shagari to grant Ojukwu pardon. NIGERIAN Ambassador to Cote D’Ivoire during late President Shehu Shagari’s administration, Denis Ukume, has disclosed that late Biafra warlord, Odumegwu Ojukwu, wept under his shoulder for forgiveness over role in war. The 83-year-old claimed Ojukwu agreed to Shagari’s condition to be referred to simply as…
For the amiable governor of the coal city state, Enugu at this very auspicious day of his 57th Birthday Anniversary, the peoples’-oriented governance in Enugu State under His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, indeed Enugu State is in the hands of God. Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Governor of Enugu State, the Leader of the…
