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Nigerian Steel Development Ministry Partners With Stakeholders To Achieve Mandate

The Nigerian Ministry of Steel Development, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu’s Administration, is collaborating with development partners to achieve it mandate. The Minister of State of Steel Development Mr. Uba Ahmadu said that he is working towards achieving the Ministry’s mandate of ensuring that the nation’s Steel Sector contribute to the sustainable development of the economy and grow the Gross Domestic Product, (GDP). He said the “Ministry of Steel Development is to collaborate with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission for the development of the…

APC warned of ‘democratic cancer’ as NNPP backs Atiku on merger

A former National Vice Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu and other chieftains against a culture of manipulating political contests through imposition, saying unless there is a rethink, “almost all APC candidates for 2027 elections may be produced through imposition”. In a write up titled, ‘The Cancer Destroying Nigerian Democracy’, Lukman said: “Being loyal APC members, we must also appeal to all APC leaders, especially President Asiwaju Tinubu, to resist the temptation of overindulging themselves with the false belief that they…

Kyari confirms Port Harcourt refinery will start working in December

Kyari made the confirmation on Thursday during his meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. He also informed Abbas that the rehabilitation of the state-run refineries is in serious progress, saying it would put an end to the importation of petrol by December 2024. “I can confirm to you that by the end of December this year, we will start the Port Harcourt refinery,” Kyari said. “Early in the first quarter of 2024, we will start the Warri refinery and by the end of 2024, the…

Lagos PDP to investigation Appeal Court verdict on Sanwo-Olu’s election

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will review the Appeal Court’s ruling which affirmed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory in the March 18 governorship election in the state. A three-member panel of the appeal court led by Justice Yargata Nimpar on Wednesday evening dismissed the appeals filed by the Labour Party governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and his PDP counterpart, Abdulazeez Adediran aka Jandor, for lack of merit. It held that the PDP candidate failed to prove the allegations of forgery and non-qualification against Sanwo-Olu and his deputy. The PDP Publicity Secretary in…

HIGHLIGHT OF EPRA, LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARDS 2023 CEREMONY.

Friday, 29th September 2023 marks the 5th edition of EPRA, Leadership and Entrepreneurial Awards founded by Fancy TV Channel UK. The event was held at Regency Banqueting Suite London. The evening sets out to celebrate the outstanding leaders and remarkable organisations, who have shown exemplary leadership core values, norms, characteristics, and continuing commitment to leadership excellence. The awards were given in merit in the areas including; Humanitarian Services, Community Impact, Entrepreneurial, Leadership Excellence, Community contribution, and Personal development, among others. The Arrival of His Royal Highness. King Togbi Adza. The…

Kamala Harris starts Africa tour in Ghana, announces security aid

The United States will provide $100 million to Ghana and four other West African countries to help them deal with violent extremism and instability, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Monday during a visit to Ghana. Harris was in Accra at the start of a week-long, three-nation African tour, the latest in a series of visits by senior U.S. officials as Washington seeks to counter growing Chinese and Russian influence on the continent. “President Biden and I have made clear the United States is strengthening our partnerships across the continent…

Nigeria: Wike reacts to suspension of PDP Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu

The Executive Committee of the PDP in Igyorov Ward of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, suspended Ayu on Sunday, after passing a vote of no confidence on him for anti-party activities. Speaking on the issue, Wike who was a guest on Sunrise Daily, stated that he supports the move because Ayu played a major role in the colossal failure of the PDP in the 2023 general elections. “I am in support of the suspension,” Wike replied when asked if he was behind the actions of the PDP officials…

Former Chief of General Staff under General Sani Abacha regime, Lt. General Oladipo Diya has died at 78. The news was announced in a statement issued by Barrister Prince Oyesinmilola Diya on behalf of the family. According to the statement, the late military leader died in the early hours of Sunday. The statement read: “On behalf of the entire Diya family home and abroad; We announce the passing on to Glory of our dear Husband,Father, Grandfather,brother, Lt- General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya (Rtd) GCON, LLB, BL, PSC, FSS, mni. “Our…

Bode George, others declare ‘O to ge’ in Lagos, canvass support for Rhodes-Vivour

A group of eminent citizens of Lagos State under the auspices of Omo Eko Pataki, on Thursday endorsed the candidature of the Labour Party Governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes- Vivour, as the candidate to vote for in the Governorship election on Saturday. Membership of the group include Chief Bode George, General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (rtd), Dr. Aderemi Akintoye, Senator Kofoworola Bucknor- Akerele, Chief Olabode Oladeinde, Dr. Layi Ogunbambi and others. Moving the motion for the adoption of Rhodes-Vivour, Dr.Ogunbambi said by supporting the Labour Party candidate, the indigenes of the State will…

Nigeria: Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour: I’ve Had Mentors, Not Godfathers

The Labour Party gubanitarial candidate, Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has disclosed that his ambition to occupy the state governorship seat is not backed by any godfather as claimed by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor. Rhodes-Vivour revealed this on Thursday morning on Arise News. Jandor was quoted to have said on Tuesday that Rhodes-Vivour was being endorsed by godfathers such as the PDP chieftain, Chief Bode George. “I fought against godfatherism in the APC, Lagos. My refusal in recognising (Chief) Bode…

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Nigerian Steel Development Ministry Partners With Stakeholders To Achieve Mandate

APC warned of ‘democratic cancer’ as NNPP backs Atiku on merger

Kyari confirms Port Harcourt refinery will start working in December

Lagos PDP to investigation Appeal Court verdict on Sanwo-Olu’s election

HIGHLIGHT OF EPRA, LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARDS 2023 CEREMONY.

Kamala Harris starts Africa tour in Ghana, announces security aid

Nigeria: Wike reacts to suspension of PDP Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu

NIGERIA: Lt Gen Oladipo Diya dies at 78

Bode George, others declare ‘O to ge’ in Lagos, canvass support for Rhodes-Vivour

Nigeria: Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour: I’ve Had Mentors, Not Godfathers