Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike landed in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on Saturday despite warnings and threats from some loyalists of Governor Siminalayi Fubara not to step into the state. Earlier a Federal lawmaker Honourable Boma Goodhead, representing Akuku/Asari Toru Federal Constituency and other protesters had dared Wike to step…
Organised Labour says it will soon come up with a strong position on the suspension of the payment of the wage award to civil servants and has warned the federal and state governments to prepare to increase the minimum wage from the current N30,000 monthly. It also warned state governors that they would have no…
The Rivers State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened to take action over the political crisis rocking the state. The congress said the crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and state lawmakers loyal to the immediate past governor of the state and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is affecting workers…
The Federal Government has dismissed reports of a fresh outbreak of COVID 19 in the country The coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Professor Ali Pate says there is no scientific research record to back the claims. Professor Pate disclosed this at the maiden public lecture series of the Federal University of Health Sciences,…
The Abia State Government has assured of a peaceful Yuletide season in the state. The Special Adviser on Security Matter to the Governor of Abia State, Naval Commander Macdonald Ubah (rtd), gave the assurance on Friday, noting that the state government has put measures in place to ensure the security of lives and property. Ubah…
After nearly two years in limbo the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) has regained full accreditation following a clean bill of health issued by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). The state-owned Teaching Hospital lost its accreditation in May 2022 following persistent industrial unrest and inactivity caused by unpaid salaries of over…
The Eziukwu Road Market in Aba has been reopened by the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) after reaching an agreement with the market’s leadership. NAFDAC officials from the Enugu regional headquarters took action on Monday by sealing the market and preventing access to shop owners and visitors. This was done in…
The Enugu State Government says it will reopen one lane of the Enugu- Portharcourt expressway bridge for use by December 24. The State Commissioner for Works, Gerald Otiji, disclosed this while briefing newsmen after the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Enugu on Friday. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State had on…
Abia Warriors are set to miss the service of six players for their matchday 14 fixture against Shooting Stars. The Ochendo Boys goalkeeper, Ali Ishaku will miss the game with an eye injury sustained in training while midfielder Philip Ozor is out with a knee injury. John Ogu, Chinalu Domingo and Felix Ugonna are sidelined…
The Imo State Commissioner for Tourism, Rev Jerry Egbule Egemba, has addressed concerns regarding the security situation in the state, assuring residents and visitors of a safe environment as the Christmas and New Year celebrations approach. In a press release personally signed by Rev Egemba, he refuted claims of heightened insecurity, attributing such perceptions to…
