The Abia State government has taken decisive action against pension fraud, arresting several civil servants involved in the scam, and will soon arraign them in court, ABN TV reports. This is even as some of the identified pensions who are based abroad are to be repatriated to face prosecution at home. Recall that last week…
… Zulum Pays Highest Wage In Northeast – NLC Thousands of primary school teachers in Borno State rejoiced on Friday as Governor Babagana Umara Zulum approved the implementation of a N70,000 minimum wage. The new salary hit teachers’ accounts on Thursday, one week after civil servants in Borno State received the same minimum wage for…
Valentine Ozigbo, through his foundation, has made a significant humanitarian visit to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Umueze-Anam, Anambra West Local Government Area, who have been severely impacted by recent flooding. During his address at Nkwo Umueze-Anam, Ozigbo expressed deep concern over the devastating impact of the natural disaster on the community. While acknowledging that…
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam has said that community policing is very important in the restoration of security in the state. The police Chief was quoted as saying this during during an advocacy and assessment visit to Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. In a press statement signed…
The Imo State Chapter of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has urged the state government to address the rising public health risks linked to the unregulated sale of drugs in open markets. They warned that without immediate intervention, residents face an increased risk of drug resistance, disease spread, and potential organ damage. These concerns…
In an effort to strengthen security operations across Plateau State, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has handed over the first batch of refurbished and rehabilitated vehicles to security agencies to enhance their ability to respond swiftly to emerging security challenges. The decision to refurbish all out-of-service vehicles owned by security agencies in the state was reached…
The Federal Ministry of Health has unveiled a new program offering free cesarean sections to financially disadvantaged and vulnerable women throughout Nigeria. This initiative, known as the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII), was announced at the Joint Annual Health Review (JAR) held in Abuja. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali…
A recent graduate and former member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Linda Chiamaka Obi, has reportedly been abducted by bandits while traveling back to her hometown after the NYSC passing out parade in Kebbi State. The incident took place on Saturday, November 3, 2024, in Zungeru, Niger State, where her vehicle, en route…
On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, rumors emerged falsely claiming that former Imo State Governor and Senator, His Excellency Owelle Rochas Okorocha, was seriously ill with a fabricated illness called “acute gorilla” and had reportedly passed away in a London hospital. This misleading “breaking news” generated concern among well-wishers and supporters. The Chief Press Secretary Sam…
…Edo People Will Miss You, Says Tambuwal. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has asserted that his administration has a good story to tell, emphasizing that the achievements so far attained reflect a collective effort that should be celebrated as part of a successful tenure. The Governor thanked the people for the opportunity to…
