At 63 Birthday: Akpabio Celebrates Anyim President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has congratulated a former President of the upper chamber, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, GCON as he marks his 63rd birthday. Akpabio, in a birthday message signed by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh described Anyim, as a “True democrat and accomplished politician.” He applauded Senator Anyim’s efforts in fighting for and instituting legislative independence in the Senate in his hey days as the presiding officer. “On behalf of my family, constituents, the Senate and the National Assembly, I wish to heartily rejoice with…
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JUST IN: CEPAN Crashes Cement Price Information reaching Ibom Focus says that FG Crashes Cement Price The National Chairman of Cement Producers’ Association of Nigeria (CEPAN), Prince David Iweta, has said the body is ready to assist the Federal Government in crashing the price of cement within 30 days if brought in as part of efforts to bring solution. Iweta, who gave the assurance in an exclusive chat on Sunday, attributed the continued rise in the price of the commodity to the challenge of demand for the commodity far outweighing its supply in the sector and not because of any…
You Must Endure Current Hardship To Have Good Future, Tinubu Tells Nigerians President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to keep enduring the current economic hardship for the sake of the country’s growth and development. This was stated in an Instagram post shared on Monday by his son, Seyi Tinubu on his verified page, stating that his father is aware of the suffering of Nigerian citizens. “There is no joy in seeing the people of this nation shoulder burdens that should have been shed years ago. I wish today’s difficulties did not exist. But we must endure if we are to…
IPOB To EEDC: Supply Electricity Or Be Kicked Out Of South East The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has condemned the poor supply of electricity by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, in the South East. The pro-Biafea group equally condemned outrageous bills imposed on consumers in the region, and warned that the EEDC risks being kicked out of the South East. IPOB accused EEDC of regularly increasing the electricity bill without providing light to the people. In a statement released on Monday, IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, said: “If EEDC can’t provide light or stop extortion in their billing system,…
BREAKING: Fuel Scarcity Hits Abuja As NARTO Halts Lifting Products Long lines resumed on Monday, February 19, at Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol outlets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) suspended tanker operations, citing unsustainable high prices. The association has informed the Federal Government and the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria of its intention to cease operations. On Monday morning, The Nation observed that the majority of petrol stations had shut down. The few independent marketers who opened to clients sold the product for N648 to N670 per litre. The…
BREAKING: Naira Falls To N2,000/1£ At Parallel Market On the parallel market, Nigeria’s local currency, naira, is currently exchanging for more than 2,000 naira versus the British pound. On Monday, a bureau de change operator in Wuse Zone 4, Malam Ibrahim, confirmed the prices. He stated, “Yes, it is true; we are currently selling pounds for more than N2,000, and the heavy and consistent demand for these currencies remains unchanged.” Our source learned that the new rate increased from N1,930 on Saturday and is now the lowest point in the naira’s history. Similarly, the naira declined against the dollar in…
Pakistan Politician Breaks Record As He Steps Down, Says Election Was Rigged In His Favour. Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, a Pakistani politician who was announced winner of PS-129 provincial election in Karachi, has given up his seat after making it clear that he will not accept an “illegitimate win”. Pakistan held its national and provincial elections on February 8. Rehman, who contested on the platform of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, said the election was rigged in his favour against independent candidate Saif Bari. Bari is backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party. Rehman was named winner…
BREAKING: Protest Rocks Ibadan Over Hardship, Hunger Residents of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo plight, took to the streets on Monday to protest the soaring food prices and the plight of the economy. It was observed that protestors congregated around the Mokola region in the state carrying banners with various inscriptions such as ‘End food rise and inflation,’ ‘The poor are starving,’ and ‘Tinubu, don’t forget your promises,’ among others. They were also chanting songs to show their grievances. Armed policemen were seen at the protest scene. More details to follow…
Tension As Many killed, House Set Ablaze Over Missing Phone A staff member at Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) in Makurdi was tortured to death for allegedly stealing a phone. The incident occurred at Gyado Villa, Kilometer 4 on Makurdi-Gboko Road. A lost handset case was reported to the youngsters of Gyado villa settlement, who invited the deceased, who was supposed to be a suspect. The young people tortured him to death. On Saturday night, a young group loyal to the deceased mobilised and destroyed the youth leader’s father’s home. There was confusion at the Gyado villa hamlet, which…
Tinubu Working To Ensure Youths Return To Nigeria From Abroad— Minister The Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande has said that the Nigerian government is working to ensure that youths who left the country in search of greener pastures return home. Olawande told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja that with enabling environment, all Nigerians especially youths would not bother to travel abroad and those who travelled abroad would want to return home. He said, “President Bola Tinubu is working to ensure enabling environment so that people that Japa will come back and live a normal…