Author: Promise Odejide

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has presented a record-breaking N971 billion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year to the Enugu State House of Assembly. The budget, titled “Budget of Exponential Growth and Inclusive Prosperity,” includes N837.9 billion for Capital Expenditure, making up 86% of the total budget, and N133.1 billion for Recurrent Expenditure, accounting for 14%. This proposed budget surpasses the previous record of N521.5 billion set in 2024, which included N414.3 billion for Capital Expenditure and N107.2 billion for Recurrent Expenditure. The 2025 budget continues to prioritize significant investments in education, infrastructure,…

The Senate has approved the second reading of the Cassava Flour (Mandatory Inclusion in Flour Production) Bill, 2023 (SB 254), sponsored by Senator Saliu Mustapha of Kwara Central. This marks the third bill sponsored by Senator Mustapha to pass a second reading within his first seventeen months in the National Assembly. The bill aims to establish a legal framework mandating the inclusion of 20% high-quality cassava flour in the production of wheat flour and its derivatives. This initiative seeks to reduce Nigeria’s $3 billion annual wheat import bill, stimulate local cassava farming, and create sustainable economic opportunities in…

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, has commended the educational reforms, infrastructure upgrades, and provision of critical resources for schools in Ekiti State. He praised Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s leadership for his contributions to education, good governance, community welfare, and national development. Speaking in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday, Adebowale honored Oyebanji with the prestigious UI @75 Ambassador award, recognizing his efforts in advancing education. He noted that the governor’s initiatives have positively impacted the academic community not only in Ekiti but across the nation, leading to his decoration as an ambassador. “In less than…

After several postponements, the Port Harcourt Refinery has finally commenced fuel production. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) confirmed this significant development on Tuesday. NNPCL spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, announced that truck loading would start immediately. “This marks a monumental achievement for Nigeria as the Port Harcourt Refinery officially begins crude oil processing,” Soneye said. “This groundbreaking milestone signifies a new era of energy independence and economic growth for our nation,” he added. The commencement of production at the Port Harcourt Refinery ends a series of failed deadlines and is a major step towards reducing Nigeria’s reliance on…

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to provide scientific and verifiable data on the housing deficit in Nigeria and improve access to affordable housing. This resolution was made during a plenary session on Tuesday, following a motion titled “Provision of Affordable Housing in Nigeria,” sponsored by Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo, the representative of Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency in Akwa Ibom State. Ukpong-Udo emphasized the importance of accurate data for effective planning and execution of housing policies. He highlighted that the housing sector in Nigeria suffers from a significant deficit, but lacks reliable data for strategic planning. According…

By Basheer Luqman Olarewaju anipr In the intricate world of professions, roles are often misunderstood, undervalued, or blurred into simplistic assumptions. This misunderstanding creates a gap in our appreciation of the specific expertise that different jobs demand. At the heart of this misconception lies the tendency to equate vastly different roles within related fields, such as engineers and artisans. While they often collaborate, their responsibilities, skills, and training are worlds apart. This confusion is not limited to these two fields—it is a universal problem that affects various professions, leaving many feeling unrecognized for the true value they…

A 19-year-old student, Miss Ifeoluwa Adeyemi, has credited her focus and avoidance of distractions for her achievement as the best graduate in the 2023/2024 academic session at Wesley University, Ondo State. Adeyemi, who graduated with a degree in microbiology and an impressive Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.97, shared her success story during an interview after the university’s 13th convocation ceremony. Adeyemi revealed that she believed having a boyfriend during her undergraduate studies would have been a distraction. “I discussed this with several people, and they told me that it depends on your perspective. But…

On Monday, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum began distributing 100 trucks of food items donated by President Bola Tinubu to the state. The distribution took place in Ngala Local Government Area and included maize, sorghum, and millet. During the flag-off event, Zulum explained that Ngala was chosen due to recent flooding that isolated the town from the rest of Nigeria and disrupted food supplies. “This town was completely cut off from the rest of the country for about four months due to heavy rainfall and flooding. The movement of food items to Ngala was obstructed. This informed…

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, announced on Monday that the Federal Government’s investigation into civil servants who continue to receive salaries after relocating abroad is ongoing. Addressing claims that the investigation had been abandoned, Walson-Jack emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring that those who have moved abroad in search of better opportunities no longer benefit from the system. Speaking at an event in Abuja marking her 100 days in office, Walson-Jack highlighted the progress made in her tenure and reaffirmed the government’s dedication to addressing this issue. This investigation follows…

In a series of violent attacks, numerous lives were lost in the Azege settlement and other communities within Tombo council ward, Adabo, and Tse Gwebe in the Logo and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas of Benue State. The suspected bandits launched these assaults between Sunday morning and early Monday. According to local residents, the assailants, suspected to be militia from Nasarawa State, invaded Azege village and its surroundings on Sunday morning. Joseph Anawah, a community leader in Logo LGA, reported that the attackers, numbering over 300, wielded sophisticated weapons and overwhelmed local security forces. It took the intervention of…