Atiku Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, exchanged words over the political crisis in Rivers State and the prevailing hardship in the country. Atiku had in a recent post on his X account, commended the people of Rivers State for their steadfastness in the face of adversity and ensuring that the recent local government election was peaceful. He also lauded the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for his commitment to the interests of the people, and safeguarding the sanctity of the LG election amidst provocative challenges. Reacting to Atiku’s statement…
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Adesina The President of African Development Bank Group, Mr Akinwumi Adesina, said that the major challenge facing Nigeria’s manufacturing industries was the high cost and unreliability of electricity supply. The AfDB boss said that load shedding and the inconsistent availability of electricity had resulted in high and uncompetitive manufacturing costs. According to him, most Nigerian manufacturing companies are providing their own energy with a high dependence on generators, diesel and heavy fuel oil. “It has been estimated by the IMF that Nigeria loses about $29bn annually, that is, 5.8 per cent of its GDP, due to a lack of reliable power…
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Oluwakemi and her new baby A Nigerian woman, Oluwakemi Gbangbalasa has put to bed for the first time after 28 years of waiting. Celebrating the arrival of her baby in a viral video on Instagram, Gbangbalasa disclosed that she has been believing God for a child for more than two decades.Her words: “For this child, we waited. For this child, we prayed. For this child, we hoped. “After 28 years of waiting on you my God, you blessed me! Thank you God, I am so grateful. My bundle of joy is here.” She expressed excitement, maintaining that she was confident that God…
Mozambique flag The lawyer for Mozambique’s leading opposition candidate Venancio Mondlane, who ran for president in October 9 elections, was gunned down in Maputo on Saturday. The lawyer, Elvino Dias, was killed with another candidate, Paulo Guambe, from the Podemos party backing Mondlane. Two gunmen shot up their car while it was immobile on a road in the centre of the capital, witnesses said. Podemos head Albino Forquilha confirmed the killings to AFP, while the national lawyers’ association expressed “deep shock” at Dias’s death. A civil society observer group, Mais Integridade, called the “repugnant” murders an “act of intimidation” undermining…
L-R: Managing Director, Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG), Philip Mshelbila; Group Chief Operating Officer MRS Holdings, Amina Maina, and Managing Director of The Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited (SPDC) and Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor, during an oil and gas panel session at the just-concluded 30th Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja. Managing Director of Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited (SPDC) and Chairman of Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor, shared an optimistic outlook on the future of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry during a panel session at the just concluded Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja.…
Winners of the 3rd ECOWAS Cyber Security Hackathon competition. On Friday, October 17, 2024, The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have joined forces to empower West African youth with the skills and knowledge needed to safeguard the region’s cyberspace. A regional security hackathon showcased the talent and potential of young participants from across West Africa. The event aimed to identify and nurture cybersecurity experts who can combat the growing threat of cybercrime in the region. Held in Abuja. Oladejo Olawumi, who represnted NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, emphasised the importance…
Mr. Ibu The wife of late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, Stella Maris, has paid tribute to her husband on what would have been his 63rd birthday. In an Instagram post on Thursday, accompanied by photos of their family, Stella shared fond memories of how Mr. Ibu cherished and celebrated his birthdays.“Today is my late husband’s birthday (Mr. IBU). This will mark the first birthday without him celebrating with us here,” she wrote. “I can’t forget how he used to cherish and celebrate his birthdays. We miss him so much. May his soul continue to rest…
Akpabio PATRICK ODEY writes on the intrigues that played out during the recently concluded local government elections in Akwa Ibọn State and the controversies that have continued to trail the victory of All Progressives Congress in Senate President God’swill Akpabio’s Essien Udim Local Government Area, underscoring the underlying political alliance between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the APC The local government election held throughout the 31 local government areas of Akwa Ibom on Saturday October 5, 2024 is still generating interests and lively discussions. The major attraction was the unexpected victory of the All Progressives Congress in Essien Udim…