I stand with Festus Keyamo
KEN UGBECHIE ..gongbeat column It’s democracy in action once again last Tuesday at the National Assembly. Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment was before a…
Why Konga is Africa’s fastest growing e-commerce company: Survey
As Konga marks its 8th anniversary this month, Political Economist Business Intelligence Unit through a market-wide consumer survey examined the state, performance and prognosis of Africa e-commerce. The survey which…
LASG begins fund disbursement to Abule-Egba pipeline explosion victims – LASEMA
The Lagos State Government has begun fund disbursement as assistance to the Abule-Egba pipeline explosion victims, residing at the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Relief Camp, Igando. Dr Olufemi…
President Buhari suspends NSITF boss, others
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate and indefinite suspension from Office of the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr Adebayo Somefun. Sen Chris…
Federal Government yet to approve resumption of schools – PTF
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says the Federal Government has yet to approve the resumption of schools. According to the PTF Chairman and Secretary to government of the…
Dubai Police extradites ‘Hushpuppi’ to the United States of America
Alleged criminal mastermind Raymond Igbalode Abbas, aka, ‘Hushpuppi’ has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates to the United States of America. Hushpuppi, was arrested by Dubai Police in June…
NASS suspends 774,000 Public Works Programme, summons Minister of Labour
The National Assembly says the implementation of the 774,000 Public Works Programme shall be on hold pending proper briefing of the NASS by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris…
Development: South East Govs, Ohanaeze Ndigbo set up Alaigbo Stabilization Fund
South East Governors, in conjunction with Ohanaeze Ndigbo, have agreed to set up a driving force for the development of Igbo land known as Alaigbo Stabilization Fund. The Fund is…
Governor Okowa, wife test positive for COVID-19
Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, and wife, Edith, on Wednesday tested positive for COVID-19. The development is sequel to tests conducted on them after a few days of self-isolation,…
Governor Akeredolu tests positive for COVID-19, goes into self-isolation
The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), joining a growing list of top public officials, who have tested positive for the virus. Akeredolu disclosed…