We’re reconstructing roundabouts to ease transportation, says gov Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, yesterday, appealed to Governor Hope Uzodinma to stop demolishing his legacy projects during his eight-year administration in the state. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemeodo, he (Okorocha) described the demolishing …
Read More »Trump impeachment trial to begin week of February 8
The US Senate trial of former president Donald Trump will begin the second week of February, after the article of impeachment is transmitted to the chamber early next week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Friday. “Once the briefs are drafted, presentation by the parties will commence the week of …
Read More »You should be grateful to Obiano, aide replies Ngige
The raging war of words between former governor of Anambra State and Minister of Labour, Senator Chris Ngige, and incumbent Governor Willie Obiano has taken a dramatic turn, as Obiano described Ngige as an opportunist who rode to power on a tiger’s back and eventually ended up in its stomach. …
Read More »Intrigues as Southeast APC stakeholders troubleshoot for Anambra guber
Sparks are expected today when stakeholders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Southeast meet in Awka, Anambra State, to analyse the prospects and challenges confronting the party in its resolve to win the November 6, 2021 governorship poll in the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently indicated that …
Read More »Employment crisis in Cross River pits civil servants, labour against govt
Since Governor Ben Ayade came into office a little over five years ago, employment is seen as a highly political issue that always pits labour and civil servants against the government. On many occasions, the governor would make pronouncements on employment, which would turn out to be mere political gimmicks. …
Read More »US denounces ‘cynical’ Chinese sanctions on Trump officials
Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday slammed China’s “cynical” move on the new US president’s inauguration day to sanction nearly 30 officials from Donald Trump’s outgoing government, including his secretary of state Mike Pompeo. According to Beijing, “some anti-China politicians in the United States, out of their selfish political interests and …
Read More »Biden White House atmosphere is transformed
Camped out in bare offices, President Joe Biden’s new White House team has spent its first three days scrambling for things like binder clips and IT support oh, and trying to save the country from multiple crises. They took over leadership of the world’s most powerful, wealthy and innovative nation …
Read More »Luminous launches NRGT Tubular batteries, offers 24-month warranty
Simba Group, distributors of Luminous power back-up solutions including inverters, batteries and solar-powered systems, has unveiled the new innovative NRGT Tubular batteries for inverters. The company has also set a new benchmark in the inverter battery industry in Nigeria with a 24-month warranty offer. Speaking during the unveiling of the …
Read More »Ogun to automate revenue generation for 2021 budget funding
Targets 25% yearly growth rate With the negative COVID-19 pandemic on revenue inflow, Ogun State Government has said that it would automate its revenue generation process as well as leverage citizen enumeration for tax purposes to finance its N399 billion budget. The state’s executive council said it hopes to complete …
Read More »Anti-fashion Bernie Sanders sparks inauguration meme storm
Standing out in a crowd of glamorously dressed guests, Bernie Sanders showed up for the US presidential inauguration in a heavy winter jacket and patterned mittens — with an AFP photo of the veteran leftist spawning the first viral meme of the Biden era. The senator from the northeastern state …
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