Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

IPP STEPDOWN: Sherrif denies discussion, Sen Ned gives fresh details of discussion IPP STEPDOWN: Ned gives fresh details of discussion when Sherrif denies discussion Following the demand for the State Government to fund the Independent Power Plant built in Okpai Delta State and commissioned since 2005 without being steeped down for the Host The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District in the Nigerian 10th Assembly disclosed to the Constituents at a meeting with the NNU at Ezionum in Ukwuani LGA the efforts he has been making to successfully STEPDOWN Power from the Okpai Independent Power Plant. The Senator in a…

OGWASHI-UKU DAM: Abandoned Despite Push by Sen Ned Nwoko OGWASHI-UKU DAM : DESPITE SEN NED NWOKO PUSH, DELTA GOVERNMENT HAS REFUSED TO DO THE NEEDFUL. A lot have been said concerning the Ogwashi-Uku Dam that has been completely built by the federal government. NOTE : The Ogwashi-Uku Dam, Okpai IPP Stepdown and Federal Roads in Delta North are some of the projects the Senator has been requesting the Delta State Government to takeover and fund them for the benefit of the People. THE OGWASHI-UKU EARTH DAM PROJECT ISSUES. The Most Distinguished Nigerian Senator Prince Ned Nwoko has been pushing for…

Reality behind the allegations against Leonardo By Sijibomi Ogundele I arrived at the Force CID office in the capital city of Abuja with a trove of evidence: the title documents of the Leonardo project in Banana Island, approvals from Lagos State, and all pertinent papers proving our utmost commitment to transparency with the audacious LeonardoBySujimoto project. We clarified that that there was nothing regarding the offences of obtaining money under false pretense, fraudulent misrepresentation, and criminal breach of trust, and the ONLY “offence” we encountered was a delay, which was a result of external economic forces affecting our nation. Rising…

The Movies – Weekend, Jagun Jagun make records at 2024 AMAA The Weekend The Movies – Weekend, Jagun Jagun make records at 2024 AMAA. The films Jagun Jagun and The Weekend both won several awards at the recently concluded 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards. The 20th edition of the awards, hosted by veteran Nollywood actor Segun Arinze and Ghanaian TV host and actress Joselyn Dumas, was held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos State. According to information obtained from its website, the AMAA was established in 2005 to facilitate the development and relevance of…

FCT plans to introduce e-ticketing for traffic offences control FCT FCT plans to introduce e-ticketing for traffic offences control. The Directorate of Road Traffic Services has announced that it is working tirelessly to launch its e-ticketing and central booking scheme for motorists in the Federal Capital Territory. The DRTS Director, Mr Abdulateef Bello, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja. The director stated that the implementation of this technological system would significantly reduce, and eliminate physical interactions between DRTS operatives and motorists on the roads. He explained that to achieve this, the…

Obaseki does not want to be remembered for ‘Fights.’ Governor Godwin Obaseki Obaseki does not want to be remembered for ‘Fights.’ Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki yesterday said he would rather not want to be remembered for his many ‘fights’. Answering questions from newsmen shortly after he commissioned the Airport Road Parks and Garden, when asked how he would like to be remembered after his tenure, he said, “Certainly not for the fights,” apparently referring to the many political battles he fought against his political opponents and benefactors. On plans to sustain the project beyond his administration, he said, “When…

Gov. Abiodun Praises NBS Reports on Ogun as best in IGR Governor Dapo Abiodun Gov. Abiodun Praises NBS Reports on Ogun as best in IGR. Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has hailed the reports of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which listed the state among the best in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the country. Speaking during the public unveiling and commissioning of the Olumo Courts service apartments and associated facilities in Abeokuta on Saturday, Governor Abiodun quoting the NBS report, noted that Ogun State’s internally generated revenue has surpassed that of several states, showcasing its economic resilience…

UBA@75: UBA Produces More Millionaires in Promo Draw L-R: Group Head, Retail and Digital Banking, United Bank for Africa, Shamsideen Fashola; One of the winners, in the ongoing UBA@75 Legacy Promo; Regional Head, Lagos, UBA, (Plc) Aminat Tunji Akinwande and Head, Retail Products and Sales, Prince Ayewoh UBA, during the promo raffle draw, dedicated to reward customers in commemoration of the banks 75th anniversary, held in Lagos on Saturday, October 26, at Ikeja City Mall, Lagos. UBA Produces More Millionaires in Promo Draw. As part of its ‘75 Years, 75 Winners’ celebration, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa…

As FG sets date for commencement of $5bn Africa Energy Bank to January ’25 President Tinubu As FG sets date for commencement of $5bn Africa Energy Bank to January ’25. Nigerian Government has set Jan. 28, 2025 as the deadline for the operationalisation of the five billion dollars Africa Energy Bank (AEB). The bank would be domiciled in Abuja, the Nigeria’s capital city. Amb. Nicholas Ella, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources and Executive Board Member, who led a delegation representing Nigeria at the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO), disclosed this at the APPO’s 19th Executive Board meeting. The meeting…

Federal Gov’t comes up with 9-month Dollar Deposit Initiative Wale Edun Federal Gov’t comes up with 9-month Dollar Deposit Initiative. The federal government has launched a nine-month initiative allowing citizens to deposit dollar cash into their bank accounts without incurring taxes or penalties, provided the funds are legitimate and meet standard banking requirements. Minister of Finance and coordinating minister of Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Thursday after the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The programme, introduced by the Ministry of Finance…