PDP Spokesman bags law degree 30 years after first attempt
By Ben Young The former spokesperson of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue state Bemgba Iortyom has finally bagged a Bachelor of Law (LL.B) degree from the Benue State University, thirty years after he made the first attempt to study law. Iyotyom first enrolled at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife in 1993 for […]
How Edo state governor’s struggle to get his Budget figure right went viral.
We will complete all projects we have started – Wike
The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has assured that all projects that his administration has embarked upon since he joined the administration of president Bola Tinubu would completed in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration. He gave the commitment in Abuja while flagging off the construction of the […]
Scarcity of Cash Sign of Economic Collapse —HURIWA
“The incompetence of the CBN Governor is loudly provocative. The inability to manage the cash flow effectively, coupled with poorly implemented policies, has brought untold suffering to Nigerians and further exacerbated the economic hardship in the country” he noted.
Convocation speech: Experiencing radical change with resilience and purpose
By Professor Tor Joe Iorapuu At the heart of every institution lies a story one that speaks to its foundation, its evolution, and the dreams it holds for the future. Today, as Benue State University (BSU) gathers for its 22nd to 24th Combined Convocation Ceremony, that story is neither static nor unremarkable. It is a […]
Tinubu appoints Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogumjimi as acting Accountant General of the Federation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). A statement issued by the Special Advisor to the president on Media and Information, Bayo Onanuga said the appointment of Ogunjimi is effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein. According to […]
Tinubu sleeps well because Akpabio is Senate President – Senator Opeyemi
The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has said that one of the reasons President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is able to have a good sleep is because Godswill Akpabio is President of the Senate. Senator Bamidele made this remarks on Monday when Senators gathered at Senator Akpabio’s Abuja residence to congratulate the President of […]
The trajectory of Senator Godswill Akpabio at 62
By Eseme Eyiboh Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio’s foray into politics from his humble beginning as Commissioner in three key Ministries in Akwa Ibom state to the President of the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a narrative characterized by humility and tenacity. Akpabio’s leadership qualities became manifest when he served for two […]
FG raises alarm over XEC COVID-19 variant in 29 countries
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has raised alarm over a newly detected XEC COVID-19 variant reported in Australia and has already, spread to 29 countries globally. In a letter conveyed to the Chairman, Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors said that the variant has shown a growth […]
OPEC ministers reaffirms commitment to oil market stability
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has reaffirmed its commitment towards ensuring a sustained stability in the global oil market. OPEC stated this during its 38th meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC), held virtually on Thursday, December 6th. The meeting brought together Ministers and Heads of Delegations to deliberate on critical […]