President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday, acknowledged that the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic had threatened to derail the progress in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He spoke Friday at the virtual inaugural SDGs Moment, convened by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, during the high-level week of the 75th UN General Assembly. President Buhari, however assured that Nigeria isContinue reading “COVID-19 threatens to derail SDGs – Buhari”
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Democracy, Electricity and a Nation’s Romance with Darkness -By Jerome-Mario Utomi
As Nigerians continue to wait for President Buhari to engineer positive fruit bearing decision in the sector, evidence before the global community shows that President Buhari’s newly inaugurated Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), will definitely run into challenge unless something theatrical is done to make available in the country stable and affordable electricity. The…Continue reading “Democracy, Electricity and a Nation’s Romance with Darkness -By Jerome-Mario Utomi”
Edo guber 2020: Behave responsibly, Buhari tells stakeholders
President Muhammadu Buhari has advised political parties, candidates and security agents to behave responsibly in the forthcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections. The President in a message to voters, political parties, election officials and security personnel, reiterated his stance that, “I am passionately committed to free and fair elections, but my own commitment is not enough…Continue reading “Edo guber 2020: Behave responsibly, Buhari tells stakeholders”
COVID-19 Update: 156 new cases with 54,743 total confirmed cases
On the 4th of September 2020, 156 new confirmed cases and 3 deaths were recorded in Nigeria Till date, 54743 cases have been confirmed, 42816 cases have been discharged and 1051 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory The 156 new cases are reported from 17 states- Lagos (36), FCTContinue reading “COVID-19 Update: 156 new cases with 54,743 total confirmed cases”
FG Floors P&ID In London Court As Judge Grants Country Rarely-given Reprieve To Appeal $9bn Judgement Debt
A court in London, United Kingdom, has given Nigeria the go-ahead to appeal a $9bn judgment debt against Process and Industrial Developments. The fine was earlier slammed on the Nigerian Government by a court in London as compensation for P&ID over a failed deal on gas supply. In the latest ruling, the judge, Sir Ross Cranston,Continue reading “FG Floors P&ID In London Court As Judge Grants Country Rarely-given Reprieve To Appeal $9bn Judgement Debt”
Senate May Hold Emergency Session over Petrol Price Hike
The Senate may cut short its annual vacation to hold an emergency session to discuss the last Wednesday’s hike in the pump price of petrol from N145.00 to N151.60 per litre by the federal government This is just as a ranking Senator, Obinna Ogba, emphasised that the recent increase in both fuel price and electricityContinue reading “Senate May Hold Emergency Session over Petrol Price Hike”
International flights: FG bars Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, others
As international flights resume on September 5, the Federal Government says only approved airlines will be allowed into the country’s airspace. Speaking on Thursday during a briefing of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, said only the NAIA and the Murtala Muhammed InternationalContinue reading “International flights: FG bars Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, others”
Nationwide Curfew Now 12am To 4am – Federal Government Announces
The Federal Government has announced that the nationwide curfew in place in the country to restrict movement amid the coronavirus pandemic is now from 12am to 4am. This announcement was made by the National Coordinator of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu during a briefing at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, on…Continue reading “Nationwide Curfew Now 12am To 4am – Federal Government Announces”
COVID-19: Buhari approves four-week eased lockdown, extends mandate of PTF – Boss Mustapha
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the third phase of the eased lockdown occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic for a period of four weeks. Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Mr. Boss Mustapha announced this on Thursday during a briefing in Abuja at the International wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport . Mustapha,Continue reading “COVID-19: Buhari approves four-week eased lockdown, extends mandate of PTF – Boss Mustapha”
Nigerian Youth and Impediments to Attaining ‘Moments of Greatness’ -By Jerome-Mario Utomi
if Nigerian youths are to make political progress and attain ‘Moments of Greatness’ come 2023, they must be willing to make sacrifice by shunning instant gratification mentality, make sacrifices and build productive collaboration. They must come to term with the reality that there is little hope for them until they become tough minded enough toContinue reading “Nigerian Youth and Impediments to Attaining ‘Moments of Greatness’ -By Jerome-Mario Utomi”
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