Edo govt assures CSOs of sustained partnership for effective governance
Chief of Staff to the Edo State Governor, Chief Taiwo Akerele, has assured that the Godwin Obaseki-led government will continue to partner with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the state for the advancement of democracy and to be able to reach out to the yearning of Edo people. Akerele gave the assurance when he attended […]
Power: FG approves two committees for Mambilla hydro project
To ensure its speedy take-off, the Federal Government, Monday, approved the constitution of two committees for the multi-billion naira Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project in Taraba State.
Minimum wage: Kogi govt. constitutes committee for implementation
By Arogbonlo Israel Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello on Monday approved the appointments of 14 man committee on minimum wage implementation in the state. This was made known in the press release signed by the Special Adviser to the governor on Information and Communication Strategy, Kinsley Fanwo. According to the statement, Secretary to the state […]
Ganduje, Emir Sanusi unite as Osinbajo visits Kano
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday brought Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano and the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II together when he visited the palace of the Emir. Prof. Osinbajo who was in Kano state on a one-day working visit was described by Governor Ganduje as a “son of the soil”. The Vice President […]
Harmattan: Sokoto govt. distributes 300 cardigans, blankets to Almajiri schools
The Sokoto State Government on Monday commenced the distribution of cardigans and other items to reduce the effects of harmattan in some Almajiri Schools across the state. Chairman of the State Zakkat and Endowment Commission, Malam Muhammad Maidoki said: “The exercise is meant to support our brothers in protecting themselves during the harmattan season. READ […]
Abuja resident doctors embark on warning strike over N20m salary arrears
By Luminous Jannamike – Abuja Members of National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja have embarked on a three-day warning strike over non-payment of shortfalls in their salaries. They took the decision to down tools during their emergency congress at the hospital premises on Monday. Justifying the industrial action, Dr. Adejo […]
Gov Makinde to road contractors: We’ll not hesitate to terminate your contract
THE Seyi Makinde led administration in Oyo State, has given contractors handling ongoing projects in the state two weeks to speed up work or face contract termination.
Obaseki, labour, trade unions harmonise N30,000 minimum wage agreement
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) on Monday signed the new N30,000 national minimum wage document, which sets the stage for the payment of the new minimum wage to workers in the state. The governor had in his new year broadcast, assured public servants that they will […]
Why China is in bilateral relationship with Nigeria ― Teng Li
ABUJA-THE ongoing bilateral relationship between Chinese and Nigerian governments is aimed at fostering economic development for the benefit of both countries,the Vice President of China General Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria, CGCCN, Teng Li has said.
Obaseki to enlist Nigerian Legion in Edo security architecture
…raises contribution to emblem appeal fund by 100% The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured members of the Edo State chapter of the Nigerian Legion, that his administration will enlist the corps in the state’s security architecture. The governor disclosed this at the launch of the Emblem Appeal Fund for the 2020 Armed […]
Goods worth over N21m lost as fire razes Abuja market
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja At least N21 million worth of furniture was on Sunday night burnt to ashes when fire razed the ‘City Furniture’ section of the Kugbo Furniture Market in Nyanya, Abuja. The inferno which destroyed 39 shops was said to have started some minutes before midnight, when the market had already closed. […]
Maina fails to quash EFCC evidence against him
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday declined the application filed by the former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, requesting the court to reject documented evidence presented against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Okon Abang, who ruled on the matter, said the defendant was not […]
Court remands herdsman over alleged conversion of 22 live cows belonging to a professor
Shina Abubakar – Osogbo An Ile-Ife Magistrate Court in Osun state on Monday remanded one Ibraheem Muhammed, 45, in correctional centre over alleged conversion of 22 live cows kept in his care. The charge sheet disclosed that the accused person converted 22 live cows valued N33 million kept in his care by one Professor Olawoyin […]
Man dies, another hospitalised after drinking herb mixture prepared by cleric
By Shina Abubakar One Mutiu Adekunle, 27, was reported dead after the deceased and his friend drank herbal mixture allegedly given to him by a cleric, Nureini Sulaiman. It was gathered that the other victim, Olayiwola Opeyemi, 25, was hospitalized and responding to treatment. It was gathered that the duo drank the mixture given to […]
Alleged US conviction: I was tried, but not found guilty ― Omo-Agege
…Says the Story remains another feeble round of mere shadow- chasing that that will amount to nothing By Henry Umoru Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo- Agege, All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta Central yesterday said that he was tried by the State Bar Court of the State of California, Los Angeles, USA in […]
I won’t disappoint Ekiti despite paucity of funds — Fayemi
Governor not politicising projects, says Monarch By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado Ekiti The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Monday assured that his administration would spread development across all the 133 towns and other villages, in fulfilment of the social contracts he signed with Ekiti residents, in spite of acute shortage of funds. […]
