Umahi suspends principal secretary over dereliction of duty
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi on Friday suspended his Principal Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Obasi, for one month over dereliction of duty. The suspension is contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kenneth Ugbala. “Obasi is directed to handover all government property in his possession to the SSG before the close of work on January...
Buhari appoints Ayodeji Gbeleyi Chairman of FMBN
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr. Ayodeji Ariyo Gbeleyi as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Mortgage of Bank of Nigeria (FMBN). Gbeleyi, a financial expert and a player in the aviation sector, was a onetime Commissioner for Finance in Lagos State. He is a Chartered Accountant and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. He replaces...
Coutinho joins Aston Villa from Barcelona
Brazilian star, Phillippe Coutinho, has completed a return to the English Premier League with a sensational loan signing by Aston Villa from Barcelona. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, made the disclosure via his verified Twitter handle on Friday. Romano noted that the deal, which would see Coutinho in action with Aston Villa until the end of the season, also included an...
Buhari to NNPC Board: Focus on profitability, value creation
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Board of the newly incorporated Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to ensure strict compliance with Corporate Governance principles that place a premium on doing business with the highest ethical standards, integrity, and transparency. Inaugurating the Board chaired by Senator Margery Chuba Okadigbo, on Friday, the President charged them to focus on profitability and...
APC youths back Al-Makura for National Chair
By ABBAS WALI, Bauchi Ahead of the National Convention of the All Progressive Congress (APC), the ambition of Senator Tanko Al-Makura to become the National Chairman of the ruling party has received the backing of the youth. Addressing journalists in Bauchi, National Chairman of the APC Youth Progressive Forum, Ukasha Hamza Rahama, said that they are out to ensure that Al-Makura...
Driver absconds with actress Ms DSF’s SUV
Popular actress and DJ, Dorcas Fapson, fondly called Ms DSF, has alleged that her driver absconded with her Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) on her birthday. The actress, who took to her Instagram page on Thursday night to announce the alleged theft by her driver named Muhammed, stated that her car was stolen when she was about to celebrate her birthday...
APC risks losing 2023 elections to PDP, Buhari warns
President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) may lose the 2023 general election to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if the ruling party fails to put their house in order. The President stated that without unity of purpose among the party leaders and members, the disagreement may affect the fortunes of the party...
Age is telling on me, Buhari admits
President Muhammadu Buhari has once again that age is telling on him. He said he works between six and eight hours every day and that he is looking forward to May 29, 2023, to leave office. The President was 79 years old on December 17, 2021. Buhari spoke on Thursday during an interview session televised by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). On whether...
Yobe govt plans contributory healthcare scheme for artisans, others
The Yobe Contributory Healthcare Management Agency says it would capture artisans and other low-income earners under its Informal Sector Programme. Dr Babagana Tijjani, the Agency’s Executive Secretary, disclosed this in Damaturu at a stakeholders’ meeting preparatory to the commencement of the programme on Thursday in Damaturu. He listed the target beneficiaries of the programme to include associations of vulcanizers, mechanics, tailors,...
2023: South-East PDP stakeholders endorse Anyim for president
Some stakeholders in South-East Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday in Enugu endorsed Senator Anyim Pius Anyim as the zone’s presidential candidate for the 2023 elections. The stakeholders also demanded the zoning of the party’s presidential ticket to the South-East. Party faithful who spoke at the South-East zonal briefing and consultative session called and hosted by Anyim described him as a...
