Новости за 09.06.2023

The Forum of Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to ensure that all accruals from the removal of fuel subsidy go into the Federation Account. Outgoing Chairman of the Forum, Mr David Olofu gave the advise at a valedictory session for outgoing State Commissioners for Finance which held in Abuja

World number one Novak Djokovic has qualified for the French Open final by beating Carlos Alcaraz in a contest ruined by cramps for the Spaniard. Djokovic will face Casper Ruud, who beat Alexander Zverev, on Sunday. The Serb, chasing a record 23rd men’s major title, took advantage of an Alcaraz injury early in the third

The President, Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, from office. The suspension takes immediate effect. The Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey disclosed this in a statement on Friday night. He explained that the suspension of

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the posting of Kenechukwu Onwuemelie to Abia State Police Command as the new Commissioner of Police in charge of the state. The IG similarly approved the posting of Mustapha Bala to the Force Headquarters as the CP in-charge of Special Protection Unit. The Force Headquarters made

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the posting of Kenechukwu Onwuemelie to Abia State Police Command as the new Commissioner of Police in-charge of the state. The IG similarly approved the posting of Mustapha Bala to the Force Headquarters as the CP in-charge of Special Protection Unit.  The Force Headquarters made the latest

The former Assistant Controller General of Immigration (Retd.), Segun Adegoke, on Friday, challenged Nigerians, especially youths to always demand responsible leadership in government and display the courage to resist corrupt leadership. He made this known in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital while delivering a lecture titled, “Illegal Migration: The Nigerian Plight”, organized by the Department

A new Commissioner of Police, CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah has taken over the Cross River State Command. Speaking with journalists on Friday in his office in Calabar, the new CP said he has been “duly briefed on the security architecture of the state and had strategically mapped out robust onslaught on intelligence-driven policing, deployment of

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has declared the stance and choice of the State over the National Assembly leadership offices – to support the All Progressives Congress’ preferred choices of Senator Godswill Akpabio as Senate President and Tajudeen Abbas as Speaker of the House of Representatives. The 10th National Assembly is expected to be

The Zamfara State All Progressives Congress has condemned what it termed as unlawful invasion of ex-governor, Bello Matawalle’s residence in his hometown. The party described the invasion as a “gross violation of sections 34, 35, 37, 41, 42 and 43 of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”. In a statement on Friday,

The leadership of the Labour Party has distanced itself from the personal assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style by one of its House of Representatives members-elect, Amobi Ogah. The lawmaker representing Isuikwuato-Umunneochi Federal Constituency in Abia State on Thursday expressed his admiration for Tinubu saying he never knew he was so intelligent. Ogah made

Former Governor of Kano State, Abubakar Ganduje, on Friday, in Abuja, lamented the demolition of several buildings in Kano State by the Abba Yusuf-led administration, accusing his predecessor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, of masterminding the development. He said he would have slapped Kwankwaso if he had met him in Aso Villa. Ganduje addressed State House Correspondents shortly

…Says ‘I would’ve slapped Kwankwaso if I met him’ Former Governor of Kano State, Abubakar Ganduje, on Friday, in Abuja, lamented the demolition of several buildings in Kano State by the Abba Yusuf-led administration, accusing his predecessor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, of masterminding the development. Ganduje addressed State House Correspondents shortly after a closed-door meeting with President

…eyes £25,000 reward Nigerian electrical engineer and innovator Chukwuemeka Eze has been shortlisted for the 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation by the United Kingdom Royal Academy of Engineering. Finalists for this year’s edition emerged from Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda; each of which is home to a previous Africa Prize winner. Details of

Obstruction. Retaining classified records. Conspiracy. False statements. Donald Trump is the first former US president to face federal criminal charges. Here is what we know about the charges facing the 76-year-old Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, and what happens next: The charges The legally and politically explosive case stems from Trump’s

Mauritius-based telecommunications company, inq. Group has announced the appointment of Glad Dibetso as the successor to Nick Reed. Starting July 1, 2023, Dibetso will assume the role of CEO Designate, working closely with Reed during the transition phase. This move aligns with the company’s approved succession plan, as endorsed by the Board. inq.Group recently concluded

Mauritius-based telecommunications company, inq. Group has announced the appointment of Glad Dibetso as the successor to Nick Reed. Starting July 1, 2023, Dibetso will assume the role of CEO Designate, working closely with Reed during the transition phase. This move aligns with the company’s approved succession plan, as endorsed by the Board. inq.Group recently concluded

Peoples Democratic Party member representing Abak State constituency, Hon. Udeme Otong has emerged as the Speaker of the 8th Akwa Ibom House of Assembly while PDP’s Hon Kufreabasi Edidem representing Itu state constituency, has emerged as the Deputy Speaker. Otong, a two-term lawmaker emerged after he secured 20 votes to defeat his only contender, Mr

The Civil Liberties Organisation, Anambra State chapter, has made appealed to the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency and public interest, commence the rehabilitation of “decrepit and deplorable” federal roads in Anambra State. Speaking to journalists in Awka on Friday, the CLO Chairman and Secretary, Vincent Ezekwueme and Chidi Mbah, respectively, urged Tinubu to

President Bola Tinubu said that he has asked the traditional rulers and their representatives from across the country to support his administration. He made the call during a meeting held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja on Friday. Tinubu disclosed this in a post on his Twitter page on Friday. The meeting is part

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, at the State House, Abuja. Kwankwaso who was the flagbearer of the New Nigerian Peoples Party in last February’s Presidential election, arrived at the Aso Rock Villa minutes around 05:30 pm. In mid-May, The PUNCH reported that Kwankwaso and Tinubu met for four

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, at the State House, Abuja. Kwankwaso who was the flagbearer of the New Nigerian Peoples Party in last February’s Presidential election, arrived at the Aso Rock Villa minutes around 05:30 pm. In mid-May, The PUNCH reported that Kwankwaso and Tinubu met for four

Lautaro Martinez said on Friday that he is hoping to make it a perfect season by winning the Champions League with Inter Milan, six months after World Cup glory with Argentina. The 25-year-old will pair up with either Edin Dzeko or Romelu Lukaku in attack as his team faces Manchester City in Istanbul as big

Netizens have taken to Facebook to drag an Ekiti State chef, Damilola Adeparusi, who is attempting to break Hilda Baci’s 100 hours cooking marathon completed in Lekki, Lagos State. Adeparusi has earmarked 120 hours for herself to break the yet-to-be-certified record made by Hida Baci. The Oye-based lady is currently greeted by friends and well-wishers

Barely a few hours after Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro announced the 23-man squad for the AFCON qualifier match against Sierra Leone in Monrovia, football lovers have expressed their reactions condemning the team list. The various reactions have gone viral on the different new media platforms, including the microblogging site, Twitter, among others. Recall,

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has assured concerned residents of the extension of the ongoing dredging of waterways and clearing of drains to those in their communities as part of efforts to combat flooding this rainy season. Oyebanji said that the state government had already dredged over 14 kilometres stretch of waterways in different parts of Ado