Ondo: Gov Aiyedatiwa agrees to pay N70,000 minimum wage

The Ondo State Government has affirmed its commitment to implementing the new national minimum wage as approved by President Bola Tinubu. This commitment was conveyed by the State Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Bayo Philip, in a statement to newsmen in Akure, the state capital. Mr. Philip emphasized that the state government, under Governor Lucky … [Read more…]

Ebonyi Governor to empower youths with N1.3bn

Ebonyi State Government is to empower 1,300 Youths with 1 million Naira each to grow their businesses. One Hundred youths will be selected from each of the 13 Local Government Areas of the State. The State Governor, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru disclosed this while speaking at the Empowerment and Account of stewardship by Hon. Nwachukwu … [Read more…]

DSS Denies Arresting Abuja Protest Leader

The Department of State Services has refuted claims in the media that her men arrested one of the leaders of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests in Abuja, Adaramoye Michael, Pacesetter reports. According to the report, Adaramoye Michael was arrested in his Apo residence by 2am after being tortured before his family members. But in a terse statement … [Read more…]

Minister Umahi Lauds Enugu Gov’s Partnership with FG to Fix South East Roads

…As New Artisan bridges get October delivery date …Minister reads the riot act to contractors The Federal Government has commended the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for his administration’s strategic efforts and partnership with the President Bola Tinubu Administration to ramp up infrastructural development in the South East region. The government also reaffirmed … [Read more…]

After meeting of security chiefs, CDS says hoisting foreign flags treasonable, warns against coup calls 

…Russia disown flag-holders The Nigerian government will not tolerate calls for coups and the hoisting of foreign flags by some protesters, defence chief Christopher Musa said after a meeting between security chiefs and President Bola Tinubu on Monday. Mr Musa said the meeting discussed the calls for a coup and the hoisting of Russian flags … [Read more…]

Nationwide Protests: Tinubu Convenes Security Meeting, Deliberations Ongoing

President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a security council meeting as protests continue nationwide, defying his call over the weekend to suspend further actions and engage in dialogue. The demonstrations have escalated into looting and destruction in some areas including Kaduna State. In his speech on Sunday, President Tinubu underscored the government’s unwavering commitment … [Read more…]

Authorities Nab Man Promoting Russian Flags for Protest, as DSS Arrest Protest Leader in Abuja

Authorities in Kano have apprehended a man promoting the Russian flag in Kano, North West Nigeria. The man, a tailor identified as Ahmed, was found in possession of several Russian flags, intending to sell them to willing buyers among the protesters. Thousands of Nigerians participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest have been waving these foreign flags … [Read more…]

Hardship Soars As Fuel Shortages Resurface In Nigeria Amid Protests

The recent nationwide hunger protests have led to significant disruptions in fuel supply, causing long queues at filling stations across many states in Nigeria. Oil marketers have explained that the cessation of petroleum product supplies is a precautionary measure to protect their assets during the ongoing unrest. About two weeks ago, several states, including the … [Read more…]

FG to distribute 1m CNG conversion kits, releases ₦570bn grants to state governments to quell hunger, hardship

Following widespread clamour against hunger and hardship in the country, the Federal Government said it has released ₦570bn to the 36 states to expand livelihood support to their citizens. Revealing this in his presidential broadcast, Bola Tinubu also disclosed plans to distribute one million CNG conversion kits, while noting that ₦9.1tn was accumulated as total … [Read more…]

Nwifuru Approves N3.8bn For Procurement Of Farm Inputs For Farmers, Pledges Sustained Empowerment, Infrastructural Development

Ebonyi State Government has spent 3.8 billion Naira in the procurement of farm inputs for genuine farmers in the 2024 farming season . Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru disclosed this while speaking at the 2024 Ikwo Noyo New yam festival ( Nnefi oha) The Governor encouraged the youths to leverage the opportunity to empower themselves economically. … [Read more…]

Enugu Govt Approves N183bn for 141 Urban Roads, 20 Rural Roads

Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State

…To dualise Enugu-Opi-Nsukka Road, construct bridges, Abakpa junction flyover, others …Approves funds for construction of 133 more smart schools The Enugu State Government has approved the sum of N183bn for the construction of 141 roads across Enugu metropolis and 20 rural roads across the three senatorial zones of the state. The government has also approved … [Read more…]