BANKING · ECONOMY · FINANCE

UBA hits N89.1Bn in Profit After Tax_Femi Ehiabhi

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has posted a profit after tax of N89.1 billion for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2019. The profit after tax represented a growth of 13.3 percent to N89.1 billion compared with N78.6 billion recorded in the correpsonding period of 2018. Its profit before tax stood at N111.3 billion… Continue reading UBA hits N89.1Bn in Profit After Tax_Femi Ehiabhi

HEALTH · WORLD NEWS

Corona Virus Disease: First case confirmed in Nigeria-FMH_Femi Ehiabhi

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, in a statement, has confirmed the first case of Corona Virus in Nigeria. Below is the full test by the Minister. FIRST CASE OF CORONA VIRUS DISEASE CONFIRMED IN NIGERIAFriday, February 28, 2020The Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case in Lagos State, Nigeria.… Continue reading Corona Virus Disease: First case confirmed in Nigeria-FMH_Femi Ehiabhi

POLITICS · Security

National Livestock Transformation plan (NLTP) set for implementation-NEC_Femi Ehiabhi

NEC is now set for the implementation of the controversial National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP) Programme. This was disclosed by Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state, while fielding questions from reporters after the NEC meeting, Thursday. The decision to commence implementation is the direct result of an extensive process involving engagements with stakeholders and a… Continue reading National Livestock Transformation plan (NLTP) set for implementation-NEC_Femi Ehiabhi

POLITICS · Security

Regional Security Outfits runs contrary to Constitution Provisions-NEC_Femi Ehiabhi

The National Economic Council (NEC) a body comprising operatives of the federal government and governments of the 36 states of the federation, Thursday ruled out the establishment of regional security outfits saying that it runs contrary to provisions of the 1999 Nigeria Constitution as amended. Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state, while fielding questions from… Continue reading Regional Security Outfits runs contrary to Constitution Provisions-NEC_Femi Ehiabhi

Crime · POLITICS · SCANDALS

EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture Of N60m, Prado Jeep_Femi Ehiabhi

Justice Fadima Murtala Aminu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, granted the prayers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Sokoto Zonal Office, for the final forfeitures of N60, 000, 000 (Sixty Million Naira) cash recovered from Murtala Muhammad. The Commission’s Sokoto Zonal Office had… Continue reading EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture Of N60m, Prado Jeep_Femi Ehiabhi

RELIGION

Pope Francis Sympathises With Coronavirus Victims_Femi Ehiabhi

Pope Francis speaks as he celebrates a mass on October 6, 2019 at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Pope Francis expressed his solidarity with those hit by the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, praising those working to battle the virus. Italy has suffered the worst outbreak of the novel coronavirus in… Continue reading Pope Francis Sympathises With Coronavirus Victims_Femi Ehiabhi

ELECTIONS · POLITICS

2023 PRESIDENT:Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is qualified_Femi Ehiabhi

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State has said its national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is qualified to be the president of Nigeria in 2023. Giving reasons, the party said Tinubu’s commitment, resourcefulness and pedigree put him in good stead to lead Nigeria. The newly-elected Secretary of State Party, Lanre Ogunyemi (Secretary) said this… Continue reading 2023 PRESIDENT:Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is qualified_Femi Ehiabhi

APPOINTMENTS · POLITICS

NDDC MONITORING COMMITTEE: Senator God’s will Akpabio is Chairman_Femi Ehiabhi

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of a Monitoring Committee for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). A statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), said the composition was in line with the provisions of Part V1, Section 21 of the Act establishing the commission. The… Continue reading NDDC MONITORING COMMITTEE: Senator God’s will Akpabio is Chairman_Femi Ehiabhi

POLITICS

APC SUSPENDS KAYCEE_Femi Ehiabhi

Kaycee Osamwonyi, an aide to Governor Godwin Obaseki, has been suspended from the ruling All Progressives Congress for allegedly engaging in acts of thuggery, hooliganism and causing factions within the party. Kaycee was suspended by APC leaders in Ward six Uhunmwode local government area. The motion for the suspension of Kaycee was moved by Hon. Harrison Orobor… Continue reading APC SUSPENDS KAYCEE_Femi Ehiabhi