OCT 1: Reps task leaders on commitment to public service
…Commend Nigerians For Sustaining National Unity By Tordue Salem, Abuja The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has tasked leaders at all levels in the country, to be more committed to public service and the development of the country. The Caucus, also congratulated Nigerians for their steadfastness as the nation marks her 60th Independence […]
Akeredolu’s policy on AAUA fees grossly misunderstood – Agagu
In what could be described as a move to set the record straight, the Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Femi Agagu, on Wednesday, described the criticisms that had trailed the education policy of Akeredolu led-administration by his opponents as petty, dishonest and a gargantuan attempt to wheedle the common people for […]
Yiaga Africa raises concern of persistent voter inducement ahead of Ondo poll
Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation, has raised concerns over the inducement of voters ahead of Oct. 10, Ondo governorship election. Mr Samson Itodo, Executive Director, Yiaga Africa said this in a statement on Wednesday Abuja. Itodo said that as political activities gather momentum ahead of the election, Yiaga Africa Watching The Vote was observing […]
Lagos/UNDP COVID-19 fund to benefit 22,600 families; 5,500 SMEs
No fewer than 22,600 families and 5,500 small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs in Lagos will benefit from the unconditional cash transfer programme for vulnerable communities affected by COVID-19 in the state.
Flood: Houses, farmland submerged in Edo communities
By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City Continuous rainfall yesterday has flooded Anegbette, Udaba, Ekperi areas of Etsako Central Area of Edo state rendering many of the residents homeless and waters running into homes. A community leader in the area, Suleiman Gbagudu lamented the situation. He said “More than half of the community has been taken over by […]
Rivers Chiefs caution Amaechi against attacks on Ateke
By Davies Iheamnachor A Council of Chiefs in Okirika Local Government Area of Rivers State has stated that King Ateke Tom did not reign in the region as a criminal, but as a peacemaker and freedom fighter. The Council of Chiefs from Okochiri, also cautioned the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, against attacks on the […]
