THE Federal Government on Wednesday said that the allocation for Rivers State will be released to the Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd). The government also said President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State was timely and meant to avert an implosion in the state. This is as it has…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has extended a formal invitation to Speaker Martin Amaewhule and all members of the State House of Assembly for a crucial meeting. This move signals a potential step towards resolving the ongoing political tensions in the state. The meeting, details of which are yet to be fully disclosed, is…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega, as Presidential adviser and coordinator of Presidential Livestock Reforms. Jega’s appointment was announced in a statement by the Special Adviser to Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a post on X on Friday night. Jega was…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies.in the Federal Civil Service Mrs Eno Olotu, Director Information and Public Relations, office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) announced this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. The newly appointed officials are Mr…
GINGER IS A HIGH VALUE CROP. A bag of fresh ginger sells for #600,000. A bag of split dried ginger sells for up to #1,500,000. Here are tips for successful ginger farming in Nigeria. # Climate and Soil 1. *Choose the right climate*: Ginger thrives in warm, humid climates with average temperatures between 20-30°C (68-86°F)….
The Central Bank of Nigeria has reinforced its regulatory oversight to bolster the resilience and transparency of the country’s financial system, reaffirming its commitment to strict compliance and risk management across financial institutions. According to a statement from the apex bank on Sunday, the CBN reaffirmed its commitment at a Mandatory Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering…
The Governor Siminalayi Fubara yesterday declared his desire to completely comply with the Supreme Court’s two rulings, which threaten his government. He ordered the 23 local government chairmen, whose election was voided by the judgment, to quit today after handing over to heads of personnel. The Supreme Court of Nigeria issued two rulings on Friday:…
The Supreme Court has restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AG-F) from further releasing funds to the Rivers State Government until a valid Appropriation Act is passed by a lawfully constituted House of Assembly, with Martins Amaewhule as the Speaker. A five-member panel of the top court…
Ramadan Begins: A Time for Reflection and Renewal Millions of Muslims around the world are preparing to embark on the sacred month of Ramadan, with fasting commencing on March 1st, following the sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia. This holy month, a pillar of Islam, is a time for spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and…
Speaking on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, denounced threats against her life and the safety of agency employees and urged authorities to better protect them. Fake pharmaceuticals products worth over N1 trillion were seized as a result…
