Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration would now keep its eyes on further development of the state, following his Supreme Court victory on Friday. Abiodun stated this in an interview with newsmen in Iperu-Remo, shortly after his arrival from Abuja. The governor said that...
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A female aspirant, Madam Patience Key, has joined the Edo governorship race on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that Key, represented by Mr Jagaba Silas, purchased the party’s Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms at the National Secretariat in...
Yiaga Africa has called for urgent national measures to address low women participation in parliaments across Nigeria. Executive Director, Yiaga Africa, Mr Samson Itodo, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. NAN reports that statistics shows that 10th Assembly have...
The Board of Immigration, Civil Defence, Fire and Correctional Services has approved the review of promotions in the four services in line with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this through the Secretary of the board, Ahmed Ja’afaru,...
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Friday dedicated his Supreme Court victory to the people of Delta. The governor made the declaration at a thanksgiving service held at the Government House Chapel , Asaba, after the judgment was delivered. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oborevwori,...
The Enugu State Government says it has begun the physical verification of local government workers in the state to fish out ghost workers and ensure effective and productive workforce. Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), who monitored the exercise to ascertain the level of...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Nigeria Customs services (NCS) has upgraded its Electronic Auction (e-auction) platform in line with its commitment to continuously improve its services. The spokesman of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced the relaunch of the platform, in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Director-General (DG), National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Mrs Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has said the commission will not spare any of its officials found perpetrating corrupt practices or any form of infractions. Mrs. Coker-Odusote said this in a statement issued by the commission’s Technical Adviser on...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has set a minimum standard for all temporary motor park terminals and taxi ranks in the federal capital, Abuja. Director, Department of Traffic Management, Transportation Secretariat, FCTA, Mr Wadata Bodinga, stated this when officials of the secretariat visited some of the terminals...
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said more than 3 million people were internally displaced across Ethiopia due to conflict, drought, and social tension in August and September 2023. The UN agency indicated this in a report on Friday. The turbulent Horn of Africa nation has seen...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – The Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, has described the Supreme Court victory of Gov. Abdullahi Sule as the victory for the people of the state. The Speaker stated this on Friday while reacting to the Supreme Court...
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has been robbed in the United Kingdom. The “Somebody son go find me one day” crooner revealed the development on Thursday on her Instagram page. Writing in an admixture of Queen’s English and Pidgin English, she said: “Damn London, una show me pepper o....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has deeply sympathised with Governor Seyi Makinde and the government of Oyo State over the explosion in Ibadan that led to the death of 5 persons and many others injured. Gov. Zulum in a statement on Friday, also...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Minister of State for Youths Development, Ayodele Olawande who is on a two day state working visit to Maiduguri , Borno State capital visited NYSC corp members, IDPs camp, 7 Division Hospital Maimalari Cantonment, Governor Zulum and held Town Hall Meeting with youths...
Security agencies have beefed up security in Lafia and other major towns in Nasarawa State as the Supreme Court delivers judgment on the governorship tussle between Gov. Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Mr David Ombugadu, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Independent...
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), conducting clearance operations at Umuedeokwara Community, Odogwa Town in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, have successfully busted a carefully concealed illegal oil bunkering site. The Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant...
The Jigawa government has approved N5 billion for procurement of diesel and other services to enhance access to portable drinking water in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Alhaji Sagir Musa said this while briefing journalists at the end of the State Executive Council...
Since taking office on March 17, 2022, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has encountered difficulties establishing peace and order in Anambra state. When Soludo took office as Anambra State’s fifth governor, the state was in disarray, much like many parts of the South East. In general, people constituted law unto...
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), has expressed displeasure over the way the administration of Gov. Chukwuma Soludo is treating the traditional institution in the State. Mr Goodluck Ibem, President-General, COSEYL, in a statement made available to newsman on Friday in Awka, described Gov. Soludo’s treatment...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has been described as a role model to effective and positive leadership in all strata of governance . Minister of State For Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, stated this on Thursday when he paid a courtesy call on...