Day: November 18, 2024

Parliamentary Monitoring Group seeks speedy passage of Tax Reform Bills ….. says Tinubu has good intentions for all Nigerians

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the debates for and against the proposed Tax Reform Bills continue to heat up, a pro-democracy organisation, known as Parliamentary Monitoring Group (PMG), has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu meant well for all segments of the country, and that the Bills were designed to rescue the country from economic quagmire.   Dr. Adebayor Lion Ogorry, President of PMG in a statement on Monday, called on both chambers of the National Assembly to give the Tax Reform Bills speedy passage, as it is a matter of urgent national…

Energy group condemns High importation of fuel amidst NNPCL decision to patronize local refineries …. says removal of Eyesan, Ajiya, face-saving for Kyari, others

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Despite the decision of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), to end Importation of Petroleum Products and patronize Dangote and other local refineries, there has been a rise in petrol importation by marketers in Nigeria over the last few days.   This was contained in a statement signed by Dr. Robinson Onuh, the Executive Director of Energy Reforms Advocates of Nigeria (ERAN), on Monday.   Dr. Onuh’s outcry was also coming on the heels of the sack of some board and top management team of the NNPCL, wherein, Umar…

Yayi and His Annual Mega Empowerment, By Abubakar Yusuf

Emporium Reporters

It has been an annual ritual for the good people of Ogun west , after his stint for three consecutive times at Lagos west that catapulted one of the exercise to Ogun west that had became a talk of the town and challenge to elected officials both at the Senate and House of Representatives, by Senator Ademola Solomon Olamilekan, popularly known as Yayi. Senator Ademola Solomon Olamilekan, Chairman, Senate committee on appropriation headed the committee on finance in the previous 9th Senate. Known for his magnanimous empowerment and electioneering strategies…

New BPP DG warns Staff against rumour mongering, pledges open door policy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The new Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Mr Adebowale Adedokun, has cautioned staff members to desist from rumour-mongering whilst declaring his administration’s intention to maintain an open-door policy with staff.   The former Director of the BPP, Research, Strategic Training & Acquisition, made this known during the handover ceremony from his predecessor and acting Director General, Olusegun Omotola, which held at the BPP office in Abuja.   Identifying rumour-mongering as one of the major challenges of the bureau, Adebowale urged the staff to avoid rumour mongers of…

Gov Okpebholo signs revised N486bn Appropriation Bill into law

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has officially signed the revised Appropriation Bill of N485.63 billion into law. This marked a significant move by the new administration to ensure rapid implementation of developmental projects. The budget, as approved by the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), is divided into N202.65 billion for recurrent expenditures and N282.99 billion for capital projects. In his remarks,Governor Okpebholo, commended lawmakers for their swift action in passing the Bill, which he believed will set the tone for transformative governance. He stated: “I want to thank…

Gov Okpebholo inspects ongoing road construction in Benin

Emporium Reporters

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, inspected some ongoing road construction and repairs in the State Capital, Benin City. The Governor visited Upper Mission Road Extension by Aduwawa junction, Obadan junction, and Benin-Auchi Express Way to ascertain the level of work done since contractors were mobilised to sites. Okpebholo noted that the failed portions at Upper Mission Extension have made life unbearable for residents and traders alike in the area. He assured them that his administration is ready to work round the clock to fix the road and…

Gov Okpebholo gives timeline for completion of abandoned Ebomisi Secondary School

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has given a timeline, within which he will rebuild the abandoned Ebomisi Secondary School in Ugbogiobo, Ovia North East Local Governments Area of Edo State.   The school was abandoned by the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, who was apparently angered by the support given to the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Governor Monday Okpebholo during the 21st September 2024 Governorship election in Edo State.   Governor Okpebholo, who visited the school on Monday as promised during his campaign, said his administration will…

Edo State Govt suspends consultancy services

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the immediate suspension of all consultancy services and related providers in the State’s public service. In a communication notice issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, “all financial transactions and related services with affected consultants and service providers are to be put on hold immediately, pending when a Review Committee, established by the Governor, submits its report. “All Accounting Officers, Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies are expected to take note and comply strictly with this directive.”

FEDOSIA congratulates Gov Ayedatiwa, sets agenda of Unity and Economic Development

Emporium Reporters

The Federation of Ondo Indigenes in Abuja(FEDOSIA) has expressed its congratulations to Governor Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on his victory in the Ondo State Governorship election held on Saturday, described the success a long walk to victory.   In a statement released by its General Secretary, ‘Sola Akingboye, on Sunday, the Federation’s Chairman, Mr Dipo Akinsola, commended the maturity and sense of responsibility demonstrated by all candidates before, during, and after the announcement of the results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

NCC trains Journalists on reporting trends in Telecoms sector …. restates support for healthy competition

Emporium Reporters

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), last week conducted a 2-day capacity building training for Journalists e 44 see me by on emerging trends in telecoms and Information Communication Technology (ICT).   The training held in Lagos was designed to keep telecoms and ICT reporters abreast of emerging trends, regulatory strides and prospects in the telecoms industry.   The training which featured different sessions were handled by Senior officials from selected departments of the Commission , including experts in relevant fields.   In his opening remarks, NCC Director of Public Affairs,…