Two people have been confirmed dead and 77 others injured in the explosion that occurred in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday evening. The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, who visited the scene of the explosion, confirmed the casualties. He also said the explosion occurred at Adeyi Avenue, Bodija, although it was heard and felt in … [Read more…]
…directs 24-hour work Following the directive of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State insisting that all ongoing urban road projects must be completed immediately, the state Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Gerald Otiji, has read the riot act to all the construction firms, warning that failure to meet the deadline given to them would … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has performed the wreath-laying ceremony with other dignitaries to mark the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Abuja. All services chiefs led by the Chief of Defence Staff Gen Christopher Musa, and heads of other security agencies among others also took part in the ceremony. The programme, which is organised yearly … [Read more…]
…Urges Nigerians to eschew expressions of hate and acts of violence The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for their sacrifices, including the supreme sacrifice paid by members of the armed forces, saying that the Enugu State Government would continue to support them in their efforts to make … [Read more…]
Governor Umo Eno, today, joined others across the nation to mark the Nigerian Armed Forces/Remembrance Day, at the Cenotaph, off Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo. Sounding emotional , he spoke of the moment he lost lhis father, an Officer of the Nigerian Police in the line of duty to the nation and how his mother was … [Read more…]
The Supreme Court has fixed Monday, January 15, 2024 to hear the case filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ion Rivers State, Tonye Cole, against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the outcome of the state’s gubernatorial poll. Cole had approached … [Read more…]
The Presidency has said a possible cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Tinubu would have to wait until the ongoing investigations into the alleged fraud in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and its Social Investment Programmes have provided conclusive ends. It however said the Tinubu-led administration will not spare any individual found culpable. … [Read more…]
Kidnappers, who abducted 10 people from Sagwari Estate Layout at Dutse in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on January 7, 2024, have killed two more of the abductees to send a strong warning to their relatives negotiating ransom payment. From information gathered, after killing some of the kidnap victims, the bandits … [Read more…]
The Rivers House of Assembly has demanded that Governor Siminalayi Fubara present to it for consideration, the Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the 2024 appropriation bill. The lawmakers made the request in a letter dated 9 January and addressed to Governor Fubara. The letter, signed by the Speaker of the Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, stated that … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has implored governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to design and implement policies that prioritize all Nigerians and to always consider the national interest above political affiliations. The President, who received members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) at the State House in Abuja, on Friday, said … [Read more…]
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has procured brand new SUVs for each of the medical doctors working in the General Hospitals across the State. Revealing this on his verified X handle, Leo Oketa, the governor’s media aide said the move was aimed at ensuring that medical doctors work seamlessly and respond to duty calls … [Read more…]
The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Bassey Otu as the governor of Cross River State. The apex court affirmed the judgement of the Court of Appeal which affirmed Otu as the winner of the March 18, 2023 governorship election in Cross River State. The appellate court had in November 2023 dismissed the appeal … [Read more…]