The Bayelsa State Government has faulted the way 13% derivation fund is been shared by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).saying as a limited liability company, it was supposed to produce, sell the product, while distribution of the derivation will only come from dividends.The Technical Adviser to Governor Douye Diri on Treasury and Accounts, Mr Timipre Seipulo, stated this …

Sen. Ibrahim M. Ida, Ph.D., CON (Wazirin Katsina)In 2002, and for the presidential primary election leading to the 2003 presidential election, I was the secretary to the PDP Presidential Primary Election Panel, with Chief Tom Ikimi as the Chairman. It was, as Charles Dickens had said in the TALE OF TWO CITIES, “It was the best of times; it was …

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said working in unity by various states and the Federal Government would enable the country to fashion out strong ways to navigate the current economic hardship ravaging the country.Declaring close the 22nd session of the National Council on Development Planning meeting hosted by Osun State and held in Osogbo, the state capital, Adeleke said …

As part of efforts to improve economic and social development, Niger State Governor, Muhammad Umaru-Bago, has reassured prospective investors that the state is safe and ready for investments.Governor Bago who stated this in Abuja on Wednesday said as a way to ensure security in the state it is already working with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN and has imported …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Friday, September 15, handed over vehicles to ten 3rd Class Chiefs in Abuja as he promised improved welfare for traditional rulers.The 3rd Class Shiefs were from Gomani, Yaba, Bwari, Pai, Garki, Jiwa, Wako, Rubochi, Gwargwarda, and Zuba Chiefdoms.Wike explained while handing over the Nissan Semi SUV keys to the …

The President of Nigeria His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.This directive is in conformity with Section 8 (1) of the Central …

Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, a constitutional lawyer, Daughter of Are Afe Babalola, Wife of Barr. Femi Falana and over 60 others have been shortlisted among the lawyers that made the list to be considered for the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).This is contained in the lists released by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) in Abuja on Thursday.The list …

The Osun State Government has said it is serious about the implemention of good policies that will revamp the education sector in the state.Governor Ademola Adeleke made this known while declaring open a three day training workshop for about 1,000 secondary school teachers in Osun State.The Governor who was represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education Ms. …

Thousands of people were killed and at least 10,000 were missing in Libya in floods caused by a huge Mediterranean storm that burst dams, swept away buildings and wiped out as much as a quarter of the eastern coastal city of Derna.A senior medic in Derna told Reuters that more than 2,000 people were dead, while eastern Libya officials cited …

The World Food Programme (WFP) has pledged to support President Bola Tinubu’s Zero Hunger Programme under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.The Country Director of WFP, David Stevesson, made this known when he led a team of the United Nations (UN) agency on a visit to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu …