Presidency names Chisco, GIG, others as participating companies for Yuletide Transport fare slash
The Presidency has made known the COMPANIES which will be participating in the 50 percent slash of Inter-state transport fares approved by the President. In a post yesterday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga named, GIG (God is Good), Chisco Transport, Young Shall Grow, God Bless Eze-nwata, and Area Motors. […]
President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi wins third term in Egypt
Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has another presidential election, with 89.6% of the vote. The electoral commission has announced the former army chief defeated three low- profile candidates, with the runner-up securing only 4.5%. It secures 69-year-old Sisi his third and, according to the Egyptian constitution, final term in office, starting in April and set […]
DR Congo President Tshisekediin outburst, compares Paul Kagame to Hitler.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s leader has taken his rhetorical attacks on Paul Kagame – his Rwandan counterpart to another level by comparing him to Adolf Hitler. Félix Tshisekedi who is campaigning for re-election, was addressing a rally, closeto the Rwandan border. He has often accused Rwanda of backing rebels in the east of his […]
Seychelles president describes massive explosion site in the country as a war zone
President Wavel Ramkalawan has said a massive explosion at an industrial zone on Seychelles’ main island, Mahé, left the place looking “as if we went through a war” It had ripped through the area leaving a trail of devastation. No deaths have been reported so far, but one person is in intensive care. The blast, […]
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the deal between Israel and Hamas for a four-day pause in fighting
The start of the pause is due to be announced within 24 hours. As part of the deal, Hamas will free 50 hostages it seized last month; Israel will release about 150 Palestinian prisoners. South Africa’s government – led by the African National Congress (ANC) – is a long-standing ally of the Palestinians, and had […]
The Federal Executive Council has approved a supplementary budget ofN2.176 trillion Naira towards funding critical sectors of the national economy
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu while briefing StateHouse Correspondent after FEC meeting in Abuja, gave a breakdown of the budgetto cater for key sectors of the economy including security, construction of criticalbridges and roads, seed and agricultural production, wage awards and cash transfersamong others.The ministers of Works and Federal Capital Territory […]
Buhari sets up c’ttee to tackle supply, petroleum products
NANJan 25, 2023 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the constitution of a 14-man Steering Committee on Petroleum Products Supply and Distribution management. The Minister of State of Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, in a statement, said the Steering Committee chaired by President Buhari, would ensure the transparent and efficient supply and distribution of petroleum products across […]
