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The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, Friday, signed into law, the Enugu State Electricity Bill, describing it as a major step towards economic growth and making the state the premier destination for investment, business, tourism, and living. Speaking at the event, which took place at the Government House, Enugu, Dr. Mbah said the quest by his administration to build Enugu State’s economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion would translate to a pipe dream without adequate and stable power supply, hence the need for the Electricity Bill, which was transmitted to the House of Assembly about a fortnight…

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, on Monday announced that the President Tinubu administration intends to provide complete autonomy to Federal Government owned universities in the country. This move aims to empower universities to independently secure funds from different sources, enabling them to fulfill their financial obligations effectively. He disclosed this during the 2023 Nigeria Annual Education Conference, attended by education commissioners from various states and other stakeholders in the education sector, Prof. Tahir Mamman, emphasized the commitment of the ministry to align with the education goals of the Tinubu-led Federal Government. “As you all know, His Excellency, President…

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has attracted $14 billion investment pledges from India investors during his outing at the Nigeria-India economic roundtable in India ???? The Indorama Petrochemical Limited has pledged a new investment of $8 billion U.S. dollars in the expansion of its fertilizer production and petrochemical facility in Eleme, Rivers State. Also, Jindal Steel and Power Limited, one of India’s largest private steel producers, committed to investing $3 billion in iron ore processing and steel development in Nigeria, following discussions with President Tinubu on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in New Delhi, India. The Founding President of…

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) concluded on Wednesday that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), cannot file an objection over the purported non-compliance of the 2023 election with the terms of the 2022 Electoral Act. Read also: https://xparisomedia.com/tribunal-rules-on-peter-obis-petition-on-25-win-in-fct/ One of the grounds for the petition filed by Peter Obi and his party against the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) declaration of President Bola Tinubu as the winner of the February 25 polls was the alleged non-compliance of the 2023 presidential election with the Electoral Act. However, responding to the petition during Wednesday’s judgment, the lead…

The Presidential Elections Petion Tribunal has dismissed Labour Party/Peter Obi’s petition on 25 per cent for FCT needed to win the presidential election. According to the court, FCT residents have no special privileges as the petitioners claimed. Also, the Tribunal rejected the reports of forensic analyses tendered by LP’s three witnesses. According to the court, they are either made during the pendency of the case or by an interested party. This is as it rejected the European Union report on the polls, arguing that it was not tendered by an official of the body.

The Kogi State Election Petitions Tribunal on Wednesday nullified the victory of Sen. Abubakar Ohere of APC, declaring Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party as the winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial election held in February. The Tribunal Chairman, Justice K. A. Orjiako, who read the unanimous judgment of the three-man panel, said Ohere results were inflated in nine polling units of Ajaokuta Local Government Area (LGA) while that of Natasha was intentionally reduced in the areas by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and omitted the results of three other polling units meant for Natasha in the same…

The national leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress has shunned the last-minute reconciliatory meeting convened by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, to avert the two-day warning strike already declared by the labour centre. The PUNCH reports that only the leadership of the Trade Union Congress, led by its President, Festus Osifo, showed up for the meeting slated for 3 p.m. but which started at exactly 5:32 p.m. The PUNCH reports that on Friday, the NLC in a communique jointly signed by its national president, Joe Ajaero and Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, said it decided to embark on a…

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has announced the withdrawal of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) that the former leaders of the party  signed with the Kwankwasiya Movement. According to the new Chairmanship of Dr Agbo Gilbert Major, Kwankwasiya Movement are targeted at massaging the ego of its sole owner and not in line with the party’s policies of openness and inclusivity. He also stated that the new leadership are resolved to overhaul the party’s structures across all levels nationwide. “The party confirmed its withdrawal from the Memorandum Of Understanding signed by it with the Kwankwasiya Movement and TNM insisting…

Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon on Wednesday to announce they have taken over power in the West African country, BBC reports. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday’s election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. The soldiers who introduced themselves as members of the CTRI (The Committee of Transition and Restoration of Institutions) said, “We have decided to defend peace by putting an end to the regime in power.” The electoral commission said Bongo’s main challenger, Albert Ondo Ossa, had come in second place with 30.77%. Bongo’s team have rejected Ondo…

The building, located on Plot 226, Cadastral Zone A02 Wuse 1, Wuse, Zone 6 District, is said to belong to Oba Oyebade Lipede, the Alake of Egba land, but was allegedly taken over by one Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Kamba and Alhaji Ademu Teku, who illegally constructed the duplex against all warnings. The Federal Capital Territory Administration on Monday demolished a multimillion-naira duplex located at Plot 226 Cadastral Zone, A02 Wuse 1, Wuse Zone 6 District, for building on an unapproved plot of land. The Director, Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, while briefing journalist noted that the building was said…