Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has cautioned revenue collectors against collecting taxes from vegetable sellers and other petty traders. This warning was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor, in Abakaliki on Wednesday. He stated that the governor dropped the hint during the swearing-in of members of…
Former Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said he has not been receiving pension from the state government since he left office. Ikpeazu was reacting to the repealing of an Abia State law which allowed former governors and their deputies to receive pensions for life after leaving office. Ikpeazu, who was named among past…
The embattled Labour Party chairman Julius Abure, has spoken out against the picketing of its party secretariat by the Nigeria Labour Congress.The NLC leadership had accused Abure of planning to hold an “illegal convention to perpetrate his rule or in the alternative appoint cronies to act on his behalf.He also said that the NLC’s action…
These are indeed happy times for the Nigerian judiciary as the federal government is considering an upward review of their salary. To this end, The House of Representatives has passed the bill for upward review of salaries, allowances and fringe benefits for Judicial Office Holders across the country.The bill passed through the Third Reading in…
Senator Simon Bako Lalong, representing Plateau South Senatorial District and Member of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and Tetfund, assured Nigerian students of the National Assembly’s commitment to passing legislations that safeguard their interests and enhance the quality of education. This assurance came during a visit by the National Association of Computing Students from the…
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun welcomed Ambassador Weert Borner, the Consul General of the German Embassy in Nigeria, during his visit. The meeting highlighted the German government’s commitment to enhancing its relationship with the state, particularly in the agricultural sector and energy transition. Governor Abiodun expressed his administration’s renewed dedication to boosting food production by…
In response to the recent surge in attacks by terror groups and the abduction of school children in Kuriga, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State held an emergency meeting with key stakeholders from Birnin-Gwari, Chikun, Giwa, Igabi, Kachia, and Kagarko LGAs. The meeting aimed to review the security situation, assess intelligence gathering and sharing efforts,…
The continued incaseration of leader of proscribed IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has continued to generate reactions from sections of the country A religious group, The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria on Wednesday added its voice to the call for his release. The Bishops appealed to President Bola Tinubu to use his good office to release Nnamdi…
Enugu State Governor Peter Mba had the honor of delivering a thought-provoking paper titled “Enugu State, Nigeria: New Political Leadership; Bold Economic Vision – Spotlight on the Health and Education Strategies” at the London School of Economics (LSE) on Thursday. During his speech, Governor Mba emphasized the campaign motto of “Tomorrow Is Here,” emphasizing the…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State recently welcomed Mr. Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, the CEO of the Federal Housing Authority, and his team. The Governor expressed his commitment to sharing housing delivery experiences to benefit the Nigerian people. During a courtesy visit, Governor Dapo Abiodun warmly received Mr. Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, the esteemed Managing Director and…
