Author: Joy Gyakyor
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state has demanded an unreserved apology from Senator Abba Moro representing the Benue South senatorial zone, over his allegations of arbitrary dissolution of local government councils in the state. Senator Moro who is also minority leader of the Senate on Friday last week moved a motion titled, “Urgent Need to Halt the Erosion of Democracy: The Dissolution of Elected Councils in Benue State,” in, which he sought urgent intervention of the Senate in reversing what he termed “the unconstitutional sack of the elected executive and legislative arms of the local government areas.” Speaking to journalists, Chief Press…
The chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr Zach Adedeji has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu to lead Nigeria’s carbon market activation plan, an initiative designed to help reduce the country’s carbon footprint. Special Adviser on media and publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale in a statement said Zach will be joined by the Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Mr. Dahiru Salisu, as co-chair for the Nigeria Carbon Market Activation Plan. The carbon market is a place where the management teams at organizations can buy and sell different instruments that relate to greenhouse…
The Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB), has promised to support Nigeria to scale up response to humanitarian crisis and drive to reduce poverty index. Chairman of the group, Dr. Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, disclosed this during a meeting at the ongoing COP28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, announced the decision in photos shared on her X handle. Her caption read, “Encouraged by President #officialABAT’s Renewed Hope Agenda which seeks to reduce humanitarian crises and alleviate poverty in Nigeria, the Islamic Development Bank has pledged to support…
Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Malam Mele Kyari joined other global personalities on Thursday, November 30, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to brainstorm on climate issues and its rising complexities. Chief Corporate Communications of the NNPCL, Olufemi O. Soneye in statement said Kyari, together with the Special US White House Presidential Envoy on Climate, Senator John Kerry, and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of America, Mr. Brian Moynihan, and other global personalities, engaged one another in discussions on climate issues at a reception on the sidelines of the 2023 United…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, has accused the minority leader of the Senate, Senator Abba Moro of misleading the Senate by sponsoring a motion against the Benue State government. Onjeh, the 2023 Senatorial Candidate for Benue South made this assertion in response to the motion titled, “Urgent Need to Halt the Erosion of Democracy: The Dissolution of Elected Councils in Benue State,” sponsored by Sen. Abba Moro on Friday. Onjeh said “Sen. Moro had deliberately lied to mislead the Senate and by extension all Nigerians into supporting his selfish and partisan…
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Thursday handed over 100 Hiace buses to the State owned Transport Company, Benue Links as an intervention to ease the challenge of transportation amongst travelers following removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government. The Governor described the occasion as a proud moment for his administration. He said, the supply of the buses to the company is in fulfilment of his earlier promise to the good people of the state, to provide vehicles that would move passengers and their goods at cheaper rates. While describing transportation as a necessity in contemporary life, Governor Alia…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Nyesome Wike has said that there are plans to spend about N15 billion for the construction of a new residence for Nigeria’s vice-president, a project started since 2010. Wike disclosed this when he appeared before a House of Representatives committee to defend the FCT N61.5 billion 2023 supplementary budget. President Bola Tinubu had transmitted the N67 billion FCT supplementary budget to the National Assembly while seeking accelerated approval. READ ALSO: Dangote, Gbajabiamila, Finance, Information Ministers sign condolence register for late Aso Rock reporter Yusuf Following the president’s request, the lower legislative chamber quickly…
Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji on Tuesday paid a courtesy call to the Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede where he sort for strong partnership. Adedeji acknowledged the pedigree of the new EFCC chief executive as an erudite lawyer, seasoned public administrator, and anti-corruption czar which testifies his ability to lead the fight against economic crimes in Nigeria frontally. The FIRS boss also reiterated that the EFCC and the FIRS have a critical role in supporting the reforms and ensuring the desired outcomes of the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President.…
By Wandoo Sombo Benue, located in the North Central part of the country, is reputed to be the food basket of the federation. The state produces enough food stuff that can not only feed its estimated states 4,253,641 population, according to 2006 census figures but also `export’ to different parts of the country. The state was created in 1976 among the seven states created at that time. The state derives its name from the Benue River which is the second largest river in Nigeria after the River Niger. However, in recent years, this agri hub of the nation has been…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday reappointed Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari as Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), for another fresh term. The President in a statement by his Special Adviser on media and publicity Ajuri Ngelale said the decision is in compliance with Section 59 (2) of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021. Ngelale said President Bola Tinubu approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team for the company with effect from December 1, 2023: The appointees include, Chief Pius Akinyelure who will serve as Non-Executive Board Chairman. Others are Alhaji Umar Isa…