Ikenga Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu
5 Jan
Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu, a member of the House of Representatives, representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency, has expressed concerns over the raid by operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the headquarters of the Dangote Group. The EFCC on Thursday raided the headquarters of the Dangote Group in Lagos in connection with…
27 Dec 2023
A ranking member of Nigeria's Federal Parliament, the House of Representatives and chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu, has congratulated the President of Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, on his imminent victory in the just-concluded presidential election. Early results showed the incumbent Tshisekedi, with a large lead,…
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President Bola Tinubu has called for Nigeria to join the G20, along with South Africa and the African Union, to increase Africa's global influence. Tinubu made this known on Tuesday while speaking at the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town. "Nigeria would like to join South Africa and the…
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South Africa has pledged its support for Nigeria's bid to join the G20, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed on Tuesday. Speaking during the launch of South Africa’s presidency of the G20 in Cape Town, Ramaphosa highlighted the importance of making the African voices heard on the global stage. "Nigeria will be keenly supported by us," Ramaphosa…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday signed the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 into law. The Lagos State Electricity Law 2024 is a comprehensive plan by the state government to address long-standing challenges in the energy sector. The law, according to the state government, will lay a robust foundation for economic growth, fostering industrial…
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The Lagos State government has declared that hawking dogs and other animals on the streets is prohibited in the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this clear on Tuesday in response to public concern over the roadside sale of sickly puppies in Lekki. Wahab noted that street trading and hawking…
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The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend its plan to retire 1,000 of its staff. To ensure transparency, accountability, and the proper utilization of funds, the lawmakers at Tuesday's plenary resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to investigate the retirement process, which will see the…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, gave the 18 local government areas (LGAs) chairmen in the state 48 hours to submit their statements of account. This is contained in a statement signed by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, and made available to newsmen in Benin, Edo State. The governor, who…
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Grammy-winning Nigerian star, Wizkid, set the stage ablaze on Monday night with an emotional performance of his latest track, Troubled Mind, at the 2024 British Fashion Awards. The event, held at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London, was a gathering of the world’s fashion elites, including British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker, Dior’s creative mind Kim…
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Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has ordered the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to assess the extent of damages in the Damaturu market fire incident of Tuesday. According to him, the Fire Service Department (FSD) should henceforth be on standby during the Harmattan dry season. The Director General, Media and Press Affairs to the…
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The manifesto released by the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has shown alignment with the tax reform proposed by President Bola Tinubu. This is amid his current stance against the Tax Reform Bills, which have passed a second reading in the Senate after they were presented by the…