[responsivevoice] Enugu State goes to the poll on Saturday, December 5, to fill the vacancy created by the transition of Hon Chijoke Ugwueze, member representing Isiuzo state constituency in Enugu State House of Assembly. The election was to be held on October 31 but was postponed due to the #EndSARS protests across Nigeria. The election…
National Assembly Summons President Buhari over Insecurity
[responsivevoice] Amidst anger across Nigeria and globally over the massacre of over 43 farmers by Boko Haram insurgents in their rice farms at Zabarmari, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday December 28, the House of Representatives Tuesday passed a resolution during plenary to invite President Muhammadu Buhari to brief it on the…
UN’s $250M Support Package Aligns with Nigeria’s Economic Recovery Plans says Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said on Monday, that the United Nations’ $250M support package for COVID-19 aligns with Buhari administration’s economic recovery plans. He said this at the launch of the United Nations Plus Offer for Socio-Economic Recovery attended by the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, and top officials of the world body at the…
FG in Dilemma over EndSARS Protests
There is tension in Abuja as the EndSARS protests get more complicated. Nerves are on edge and a little push might tip the country into a fatal conflagration. The Federal Government is being cautious to apply civil engagement to avoid the wrath of the international community and domestic meltdown. However, inside sources told the Magazine…
Buhari: The Unity Sermon and The Reality of Nigeria’s Nationhood
Tougher times await Nigerians from President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech to mark Nigeria’s 60th anniversary. His speech vanished any hope of lower petrol and electricity prices as he affirmed that “It makes no sense for oil to be cheaper in Nigeria than in Saudi Arabia.” According to him, petrol presently sells for N168.00 in Saudi Arabia,…
The Legacy of Hon. Chijioke Ugwueze
The Who’s Who in Enugu State gathered at Ikem, headquarters of Isiuzo Local Government Area, to bid the final farewell to Honurable Chijioke Leonard Ugwueze, member representing Isiuzo State Constituency in Enugu State House of Assembly on Friday, July 31. If tears, grief, moving testimonies and excellent score card could wake a dead man, they…
“We are in Crisis” – FG
Says COVID-19 financial crisis responsible for hike in fuel, electricity tariffs. The Federal government has called on Nigerians to support the present hike in fuel and electricity tariffs, explaining that the government is facing a financial crisis caused by COIVD-19 pandemic which has led to a 60 percent shortfall in revenue. President Muhammadu Buhari said…
Booby Trap for Magu?
Aso Rock is facing an unenviable dilemma over the investigation of Ibrahim Magu, suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged financial crimes. Ibrahim Magu is a cat with nine lives. He has survived several banana peels in his career as a police officer and posting to the Economic and Financial…
NAFDAC Approves Prof. Iwu’s COVID-19 Remedy for Clinical trial
There is light at the end of the tunnel for a homegrown solution to the COVID-19 pandemic as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration, NAFDAC has approved IHP Detox Tea for clinical trials. [wpdiscuz-feedback id=”32ku2o4u0j” question=”Please leave a feedback on this” opened=”0″][/wpdiscuz-feedback] In a letter of approval signed by Ijeoma Nwankwo, director of…
The Case Against Magu
It appears to be the beginning of the end for Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, with his suspension by President Muhammadu Buhari. What it suggests is that the allegations raised against him by Abubakar Malami, attorney general of the Federation and minister of justice may have merit after…