‘He’ll be greatly missed’ – Orji Kalu mourns ex-Abia gov, Ogbonnaya Onu

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization and former Governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu, has expressed sadness over the passing of former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ogbannaya Onu. Onu, a former governor of Abia State, died on Thursday in Abuja after battling with an undisclosed ailment. Reacting in a condolence message he…

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Afenifere urges South West govs to assist farmers in accessing loans, resources

The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has urged the state governments in the south-west to allocate intervention funds to support farmers and address food insecurity. According to the group, farming and agricultural development are contributors to economic growth and food security. Afenifere stated this shortly after its caucus meeting held in Akure, the capital of Ondo…

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Electricity tariff hike: I’m sorry – Power Minister, Adelabu apologises to Nigerians over AC, freezer comment

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over his comments about people leaving their freezer and air conditioners on. Addressing journalists at the ministerial press briefing a week ago, Adelabu criticised Nigerians who keep their freezers and air conditioners on when they are not home. He said Nigerians lack the culture of…

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