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Businesses yet to recover from previous interest rate hikes, CPPE tells CBN

Businesses yet to recover from previous interest rate hikes, CPPE tells CBN

The Centre for the Promotion of Public Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to slow down on monetary policy tightening ahead...

Update: I was kidnapped, laced with explosives to rob bank – Plateau suspect

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Update: I was kidnapped, laced with explosives to rob bank – Plateau suspect

A teenage student, Benjamin Basil, who was apprehended by security operatives at a bank in Jos, the Plateau State capital, with devices suspected to be bomb...

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Three killed in Abuja community clash

Three persons, including two women and a young boy, have reportedly been killed in a clash between local scavengers, otherwise referred to as baban bola, and...

CDS visits Sanwo-Olu, Oba Akiolu, says Lagos must be safe

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CDS visits Sanwo-Olu, Oba Akiolu, says Lagos must be safe

The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has paid courtesy calls to the executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency,...

Weststar Associates unveils redefined Mercedes-Benz GLS

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Weststar Associates unveils redefined Mercedes-Benz GLS

Weststar Associates Limited, the Authorized General Distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria, presents the new Mercedes-Benz GLS Facelift, a symbol of grandeur and innovation, elevating the...

Rivers crisis: Fubara loses 5 commissioners in one day Five commissioners serving in the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara have resigned from the Rivers State Executive Council. The commissioners are Prof. Chinedu Mmom (Education), Dr. Gift Worlu (Housing), Austen Ben-Chioma (Environment), Inime Aguma (Social Welfare), and Jacobson Nbina (Transport), who are all loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. They were among the nine commissioners who had previously resigned in the heat of the political crisis in the state before the intervention of President Bola Tinubu. Their resignations came 24 hours after Fubara slammed his predecessor and estranged his political godfather, accusing him of leaving a huge debt burden for him. As at the time of filing this report, about five commissioners have notified Fubara of their decisions to quit the government following the lingering political crisis rocking the state. Recall that the Commissioner for Education, Professor Prince Chinedu Mmom, Commissioner for Housing, Gift Worlu and the Commissioner for Environment, Austen Ben-Chioma, on Wednesday announced their resignations. The five commissioners tendered their resignations in separate letters addressed to the governor through the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo. Mmom’s letter read, “I write to formally tender my resignation as a member of the Rivers State Executive Council as the Commissioner for Education with effect from today, May 15, 2024. “It is a truism that a calm, safe, and friendly environment would stimulate efficient service delivery and enhanced productivity. It is, however, unfortunate to note that my current workspace has become toxic and no longer guarantees a favourable environment to enable me to realise my set targets for the education sector in the state. “There is loss of trust, animosity and sharp division among colleagues in the same cabinet which is unhealthy and very unfortunate. I want to thank Your Excellency for the opportunity to serve in your cabinet and wish your administration well.” Moments later, Ben-Chioma forwarded his letter dated same May 15. He noted that his reason for resigning is because of the political crisis in the state. His letter read, “I hereby tender my resignation as the Commissioner for Environment, Rivers State, on this day, May 15, 2024. “I want to sincerely appreciate Your Excellency for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the State Executive Council. My decision to resign is due to the political crisis befalling our dear Rivers State and other personal reasons. “It was a privilege to have been of service to you in your administration and wish you all the best in your tenure.” Similarly, Worlu in his letter dated May 15, said, “I write to resign my appointment as the Commissioner for Housing formally. One of the most difficult decisions in my life yet, it is precipitated by the toxic atmosphere that has characterised our working relationship, especially the smouldering arbitrariness of decisions and actions, including the attempt to fuse the executive and legislative arms of government in Rivers State. “I thank you for the opportunity to serve in your government and wish you the best as you continue to steer the ship of state. Kindly accept the assurances of my esteemed regards.” Also, Nbina, in his letter dated May 15, wrote, “I write to formally tender my resignation as Honourable Commissioner for Transport and member of Rivers State Executive Council with effect from May 15, 2024. “It has been a privilege to serve in this capacity, and thank Your Excellency for the opportunity to serve our state, which I served dutifully and meritoriously,” the former Transport commissioner added. He further thanked President Tinubu for his interventions in the political crisis that is happening in the state, which he said was leading to a lack of trust and apathy. Meanwhile, Aguma, in her letter, which surfaced hours ago, said she was resigning in pursuant to the current inconducive working environment in the governor’s administration. The letter reads, “Pursuant to the current inconducive working environment, it is imperative to tender my resignation as Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Rivers State. “I resign with all sense of responsibility especially as there is no room for progressiona development in the work place. Notwithstanding, the opportunity to serve is appreciated,” she added.

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Rivers crisis: Fubara loses 5 commissioners in one day

Five commissioners serving in the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara have resigned from the Rivers State Executive Council. The commissioners are Prof. Chinedu Mmom (Education),...

APC suspends Senator Jimoh Ibrahim for anti-party activities

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APC suspends Senator Jimoh Ibrahim for anti-party activities

The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended Senator Jimoh Ibrahim. Ibrahim, who represents Ondo South Senatorial District in the...

Gov Umo Eno directs LGA chairmen in Akwa Ibom to submit 6 months achievements

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Gov Umo Eno directs LGA chairmen in Akwa Ibom to submit 6 months achievements

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has directed all Transition Chairmen in the 31 local government areas in the state to submit their achievements in...

Google introduces live scam detection feature on Android phones

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Google introduces live scam detection feature on Android phones

Tech giant, Google, is rolling out AI features on Android phones including its Gemini Nano functioning as live scam detection for users. Google unveiled...

SEC partners EFCC to mitigate forex trading manipulators

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SEC partners EFCC to mitigate forex trading manipulators

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has vowed to collaborate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to mitigate forex trading manipulations within...