…Says those who flattered him in power now mock him By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA—Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has said that former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration was undermined by sycophants, many of whom have now turned against him since leaving office. Governor Sule made the remarks Weekend in Abuja during the 2nd Raymond Dokpesi … Continue reading “Buhari was let down by praise-singers — Gov Sule”
…Describes area as his home By Vincent Ujumadu As part of his electoral campaign for the November, 8 gubernatorial election, Governor Chukwuma Soludo took his campaign to Ajalli in Orumba North and Umunze in Orumba South local government areas, informing the people that their land is his home. During the campaign, the governor engaged with … Continue reading “Soludo’s campaign moves to Orumba”
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has expressed concern over the alarmingly low level of participation by Nigerians in the capital market, revealing that fewer than four percent of the country’s adult population are active investors. Presenting a lead paper titled “Evaluating the Nigerian Capital … Continue reading “Less than 4% of Nigerians Invest in Capital Market — SEC DG”
…Say Nigeria suffering ethnic discrimination, selective justice By Steve Oko & Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA—The Association of Igbo Town Unions, ASITU, has petitioned the United Nations Human Rights Council, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the ECOWAS Court of Justice over the persistent demolition of shops and properties belonging to Igbo traders and … Continue reading “Property demolition in Lagos: Igbo town unions petition UN, ECOWAS Court”
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Amid the persistent shortage of cooking gas and rising prices across the country, stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to fast-track investments in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure to boost domestic supply and affordability. The call was made in a communiqué issued at the end of … Continue reading “Cooking Gas Shortage: Stakeholders call for speedy investment in LPG, CNG infrastructure”
Many Nigerian families are gradually returning to alternative cooking solutions such as charcoal and saw dust. This is no thanks to the current cost of cooking gas which is not only prohibitive but also scaring the daylight out of the eyes of the average Nigerian family. Economy&Lifestyle findings revealed that the long abandoned crude method … Continue reading “High cost of cooking gas: Saw dust now the alternative”