The 2020 Appropriation bill submitted to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari has been described as empty, hollow and a huge disappointment that holds no hope for Nigerians. Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, stated this in an interview …

… Projects to Create Thousands of Jobs ~ Wike By Joel Anekwe  Rivers State Government and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc on Friday signed an agreement for the construction of three flyover bridges in the city of Port Harcourt, planned as solution to the traffic congestion in the city. The state attorney-general, Dr …

… Asks Buhari to Assent to Federal Audit Bill By Paul Williams, Abuja The chairman, Senate Committee on Media, Adedayo Adeyeye, has denied knowledge of an alleged involvement of the Senate in secret recruitment in ministries, departments and agencies of government. There had been reports in major newspapers of a …

By Paul Williams, Abuja The Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared to the federal, states and local governments a total sum of N693.529 billion as federal allocation for the month of September, 2019. The accountant general of the federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris, revealed this in Abuja, while addressing newsmen …

By Joel Anekwe The acting managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Akwagaga Enyia, has re-affirmed the commitment of the commission to give people living with disabilities sustainable livelihoods by assisting them through skill acquisition programmes.  Dr Enyia stated this during a courtesy call by members of …

By Joel Anekwe  Total Exploration & Production Nigeria (TEPNG) has charged secondary school students in Nigeria to embrace good reading habits while shunning every form of drug abuse.  Making the charge Saturday in Port Harcourt at the 2019 Book Reading and Open Day forum for some select secondary schools in …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The managing director, Oloibiri Oil and Gas Services Ltd, an indigenous oil and Gas producing company base in Oloibiri, Bayelsa State, Mr Epereola Amangala, has lauded the Senate for directing the Petroleum Technology  Development Fund (PTDF) and contractors to commence the immediate construction of the  Oil …

By Paul Williams, Abuja The Senate commenced debate Wednesday on the general principles of the 2020 Appropriation Bill, ahead of passing it for second reading.    One critical issue that came to the fore during the debate was the 7.5% increase in value   added tax (VAT) and the huge amount appropriated …

Following a weekend raid on the premises of three cable TV operators in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Association of Cable Operators of Nigeria (ACON) has called on the anti-graft agency to release nine of their employees arrested …

By David Owei, Yenagoa The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) primary elections that produced Senator Douye Diri as gubernatorial candidate has confirmed that flag bearer and his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpor, are not only tested and qualified but have the necessary experience, exemplary records in public service, to consolidate on the legacies …