A group of estate surveyors and valuers has commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for the remarkable progress made in land administration reforms, security, and infrastructure in the state in the past one year, stating that no country in the world had ever developed without proper land policy and administration. The group, Ubosi Eleh … [Read more…]
…To start dialogue with youth, mull austerity measures …Some protesters demand Ruto resignation, vow to resume rallies …At least 23 killed nationwide in Tuesday clashes, medics say Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday withdrew planned tax hikes, bowing to pressure from protesters who had stormed parliament, launched demonstrations across the country and threatened more action … [Read more…]
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed reports claiming that the 10th Senate is proposing the procurement of a new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima. In a statement on Tuesday, Akpabio’s media aide, Jackson Udom, quoted him addressing newsmen in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, after leading a delegation to … [Read more…]
The Sokoto State Government says the speculation about an alleged plan to dethrone the Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa’ad, was the work of mischief makers. The government’s spokesperson, Sambo Danchadi, in a statement on Tuesday, said an executive bill forwarded to the State House of Assembly has no provision (s) to dethrone the Sultan. The … [Read more…]
Four men were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s home in northern England on Tuesday, local police said in a statement. “We have arrested four people in the grounds of the Prime Minister’s constituency home this afternoon. Our officers were with the four men within one minute of them entering … [Read more…]
Kenyan police fired live ammunition at hundreds of protesters attempting to breach Parliament House in Nairobi on Tuesday, injuring dozens, as protests against controversial tax reforms turned violent. Reports also suggested that some protesters were killed in the firing, amid clashes that erupted after lawmakers passed the contested bill after a third and final reading. … [Read more…]
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Cholera Outbreak Alert Dear residents of Enugu State, The Enugu State Government through the State Ministry of Health wishes to bring your attention to the ongoing cholera outbreak affecting several states in Nigeria. While we have not yet confirmed any cases in our state, it is crucial to stay informed and take … [Read more…]
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday, emerged the Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum. The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo, emerged as the Vice Chairman. The emergence of the Abiodun and Soludo, was part of the decision reached at the end of the meeting of the Southern Governors Forum, held … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has activated its emergency centre as the death toll in the recent outbreak of the cholera reached 53 nationwide. This is according to a Monday update by the agency shared on its official X platform. “Following a dynamic risk assessment of the #cholera epidemiological situation which placed the … [Read more…]
Vice President Kashim Shettima says the throne of the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III is an institution that must be jealously guarded and protected. The Vice President stated this at the North-West Peace and Security Summit in Katsina State on Monday. There have been rumours that the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu of … [Read more…]
Following the deposition of 15 traditional rulers by the Sokoto state government, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed concern over the sour relationship between the governor and the Sultan of Sokoto as well as the rumour of impending dethronement of the Sultan. According to the human rights organization, Nigerian Muslims reject any thought of … [Read more…]
Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has charged the youth in the state to embrace entrepreneurial and innovative spirit to move the state and country forward, urging them to see themselves as leaders, who have significant roles to play in the development of the state. The governor gave the advice at weekend during the 2024 … [Read more…]