Below is an extract from the 2021 State of the States Report by BudgIT. It is a very damming report on the economy of Benue State as at 2020. Some of us knew that it was bad but I was not prepared for this bad. The report states that; “…the state known as the… Continue reading Below is an extract from the 2021 State of the States Report by BudgIT.
Category: GOVERNMENT
Withdraw ‘impermissible conditions on Twitter’, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “urgently withdraw the impermissible conditions imposed on Twitter pending the final determination of the suit at the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja challenging the legality of the suspension of Twitter, to allow the court to render a decision on the… Continue reading Withdraw ‘impermissible conditions on Twitter’, SERAP tells Buhari
LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR, SANWO-OLU APPLAUDS JULIUS BERGER-AFP FURNITURE QUALITY AS LEGENDRY
Julius Berger-AFP, the furniture production unit of Julius Berger Nigeria PLC has been applauded for regularly improving the standard of its diverse office and domestic furniture range for customers across Nigeria. At the furniture and interior design exhibition held at Balmoral Event Centre inside the popular Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island… Continue reading LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR, SANWO-OLU APPLAUDS JULIUS BERGER-AFP FURNITURE QUALITY AS LEGENDRY
Zamfara: Declare abduction of students a crime against humanity, SERAP tells ICC
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned Mr Karim A. A. Khan, QC, Prosecutor, International Criminal Court (ICC), urging him “to investigate the growing cases of abduction of students in several parts of Northern Nigeria, closure of schools, and the persistent failure of Nigerian authorities at both the federal and state levels to end… Continue reading Zamfara: Declare abduction of students a crime against humanity, SERAP tells ICC
Governor Samuel Ortom is politically driven by ethnic hatred, says Buhari
Governor Samuel Ortom is politically driven by ethnic hatred, says Buhari STATEMENT CONCERNING SAMUEL ORTOM, THE GOVERNOR OF BENUE STATE Governor Samuel Ortom has few political principles. We can see this from the fact that he has changed political party five times during his undistinguished career. Every time he feels… Continue reading Governor Samuel Ortom is politically driven by ethnic hatred, says Buhari
SERAP sues Buhari, others over ‘missing N106bn in 149 MDAs’
SERAP sues Buhari, others over ‘missing N106bn in 149 MDAs’ Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari “over his failure to probe allegations that N106bn of public funds are missing from 149 ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), and to ensure the prosecution of those suspected to be… Continue reading SERAP sues Buhari, others over ‘missing N106bn in 149 MDAs’
Alema of Warri, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, receives Ohinoyi of Ebiraland
The Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, will host the Atta of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty, Ohinoyi, Dr. Ado Ibrahim on Saturday, August 21 in Warri, Delta State. ‘’His Royal Majesty, Ohinoyi, Dr. Ado Ibrahim, CON, Atta of Ebiraland and President, Kogi State Council of Chiefs will be received by the Alema of Warri… Continue reading Alema of Warri, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, receives Ohinoyi of Ebiraland
NIGERIA LOST ESTIMATED $50BN WORTH OF INVESTMENTS IN 10 YEARS DUE TO STAGNATION, UNCERTAINTY OVER PETROLEUM INDUSTRY, SAYS PRESIDENT BUHARI
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja said Nigeria lost an estimated $50billion worth of investments in ten years, created by the uncertainty of non-passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), lack of progress and stagnation in the petroleum industry. In his remarks at a ceremony on passage of the PIA, which… Continue reading NIGERIA LOST ESTIMATED $50BN WORTH OF INVESTMENTS IN 10 YEARS DUE TO STAGNATION, UNCERTAINTY OVER PETROLEUM INDUSTRY, SAYS PRESIDENT BUHARI
PRESIDENT BUHARI MEETS WITH SECURITY CHIEFS THURSDAY
PRESIDENT BUHARI MEETS WITH SECURITY CHIEFS THURSDAY President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday confer with security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President returned to Abuja last Friday after 18 days in London, during which he attended an education summit and did health checks. The security forces have in the… Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI MEETS WITH SECURITY CHIEFS THURSDAY
PRESIDENT BUHARI SIGNS PETROLEUM INDUSTRY BILL INTO LAW
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Petroleum Industry Bill 2021 into law. Working from home in five days quarantine as required by the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 after returning from London on Friday August 13, the President assented to the Bill Monday August 16, in his determination to fulfill his constitutional duty. The ceremonial… Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI SIGNS PETROLEUM INDUSTRY BILL INTO LAW