THE Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Chief Kenneth Kobani, has accused the immediate past administration of Mr. Rotimi Amaechi of leaving a huge debt burden for the current administration of the Chief Nyesom Wike. Kobani, who spoke with newsmen in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, specifically said that the former governor left an economically bankrupt…
Parents of the abducted secondary school girls in Chibok, Borno State have started accusing the state and federal governments of negligence and insensitivity to their plight. This was evident during their interaction with Mrs. Graca Machel, widow of former South African President, the late Nelson Mandela, writes Shola Oyeyipo As you read this piece today,…
The leading financial services institution in digital banking offerings in Nigeria, and across Africa, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is changing the payments landscape in Nigeria with the introduction of contactless payment cards. The contactless payment cards offer UBA customers an easier and more convenient hassle-free way to pay for goods and services. It…
Nigeria’s current fuel scarcity is likely to persist and even worsen unless the Muhammadu Buhari administration takes radical steps to address certain root problems, among them corruption, banking snags and a crisis management in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), according to information gathered through investigations by SaharaReporters. During our weeklong investigation, several players in…
Each of the 37 ministers sworn in by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday will receive current remuneration packages approved by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, SUNDAY PUNCH has learnt. The current remuneration of public office holders is guided by the Remuneration Act of 2007. RMAFC had in June set in motion the process…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on Friday said it had uncovered a suspected drug trafficking cartel that included some of the agency’s staff at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. This is contained in a statement issued by the agency’s spokesperson in Lagos, Mitchel Ofoyeju, and made available to the News Agency of…
Prior to the announcement of the present Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr. Ibe Kachukwu, Nigerians eagerly awaited the president to bring in someone with shrewd knowledge of the oil and gas industry coupled with a man of integrity and transparency. However, the pronouncement of Kachikwu brought succor to the…
Attention to detail is in Delta Air Lines’ DNA, so when the airline decided to refresh and enhance its on-board serviceware in Delta One and First Class, it looked to the renowned network of designers at Alessi to create a signature line featuring a modern and functional design. Customers will see the product of Delta’s…
What you are about to read is probably the most anticipated story of the year birthed in the long awaited authoritative investigative newspaper of the future. This pregnant saga fell into labour last week in the pre-natal wing of Pendulum ward of Thisday clinic and it has now given birth to a big bouncing baby…
