Rivers State Governor, His Excellency Governor Fubara, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), affirming that he and his team remain dedicated members of the party. Governor Fubara in a representative capacity by the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly; Rt Hon Victor Oko-Jumbo stated this today in Bonny…
The Association of Digital Media Core Advocates, ADMCA, has announced that the 2024 Anambra Media Excellence Awards will take place on September 15 in Anambra Capital City Awka. Part of activities ahead of the award ceremony is the hosting of past recipients of the award to a dinner tagged ‘AMEA All-Star Nite Out”. According to…
•As LGAs Purchase 32 New Tractors, Implements. Kwara State Government has urged local government authorities to make their newly procured tractors available to farmers in the grassroots as part of the larger strategy to boost food security in the state. Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development Hon. Abubakar Bata made the appeal…
The Senate Deputy Chief Whip and Senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial district – Distinguished Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi has praised the political will of the Executive Governor of Ebonyi state – Rt Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru in implimenting the recently signed new National minimum wage and the Supreme Court’s judgement on Financial autonomy of the…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq sends hearty congratulations to the incredible para-badminton talent Mariam Eniola Bolaji as she won Nigeria’s first medal in badminton at the ongoing Paralympic Games in Paris. Eniola, who recently dedicated her rise to number 2 position to the Governor, today defeated Ukraine’s Kozyna Oksana 21-9, 21-9 in the Women’s Singles…
The Oba Divisional Police Headquarters and Oba Civic Center both in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State have been attacked by some heavily-armed yet-to-be-identified gunmen. The double attack was launched in the early hours of Tuesday, September 2, according to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the State, SP…
A thorough examination of the Govspend public payments portal has unearthed a startling revelation, shedding light on a questionable expenditure by Nigeria’s Ministry of Justice. Specifically, on June 27, 2024, a sum of N158 million was allocated towards the renovation of toilets within the ministry’s headquarters. This substantial contract was awarded to Blue Furniture Limited,…
In a bid to make elections more cost-effective, the Joint Committee on Electoral Matters has proposed a significant slash in salaries for legislators and executive members. The committee suggests reducing legislators’ salaries by 30% and executives’ salaries by 40%. During an interactive session with judiciary and political parties, the committee also considered other proposals to…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council, on Monday, proposed an amendment to the 2022 Electoral Act that would mandate the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct the presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and state Assembly elections on a single day. This proposed change comes in response to longstanding concerns about the cost-effectiveness and logistical challenges of the current…
Police in Edo have detained a 19-year-old native doctor, Timothy Dauda, for allegedly shooting his client, Alex Ezekiel, to death during an “anti-bullet” charm trial. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident on Monday. Yamu said that the incident happened on August 20 in Onumu Community, near Igara, Akoko Edo Local…
