The Kwara State Government has approved the auditing of the state and local government payrolls to weed out ghost workers.
The exercise would also be used to cut the monthly wage bill, and free up resources for infrastructural development.
The Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Aisha Ahman-Pategi,...
Kwara State on Monday received $5m (N1.9bn) from the Federal Government for fulfilling the State Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability (SFTAS)‘s new disbursement-linked indicator related to budget reviews that prioritise COVID-19 economic recovery.
The state won the SFTAS grant for also publishing an approved amended 2020 COVID-19 responsive budget by July 31,...
Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, said his administration has awarded the construction of the Gudi/Maroa rural road at the cost of N1.bn, with work commencing on the site next week.
Engineer Sule disclosed this as special guest of honour, during an empowerment programme for vulnerable women, organized by the...
One of the two confirmed Covid-19 cases in Niger State has now tested negative of the virus, awaiting a confirmatory test to be declared free of the virus, the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Mohammed Makusidi, said on Tuesday while briefing Governor Sani Bello and the Covid-19 Taskforce Committee.
Dr. Makusidi...
Governor Samuel Ortom has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for deploying additional Special Forces to Benue and other states in the North Central Region to combat insecurity.
The Governor gave the commendation today at the Benue Peoples House Makurdi during a courtesy call on him by Major General Gazama Ali who...
Nasarawa State governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule has clinched the coveted Zik Prize for Leadership.
Engineer Sule emerged as co-winner alongside Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the 2020 Zik Leadership Award ceremony, held in Lagos, on Sunday.
Since 1995 when The Zik Prize in Leadership Award scheme started, it has held...
Nasarawa State governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has said that, no governor will like to ignite violence, as that will not only be a distraction but will hinder development initiatives.
Engineer Sule stated this while hosting the Bishop of Lafia Diocese, Most Reverend Bishop David Ajang, on a thank-you visit, at...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the Christian community in the state on the Christmas festive season, praying the Almighty God to make it a remarkably joyful one for all.
“His Excellency sends his best wishes to the Christendom in the state and beyond on the occasion of another...
The visit of Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong to President Muhammadu Buhari in search of Federal Government intervention following the recent attacks in some parts of the State has continued to pay off with the delivery of relief materials for the victims.
Minister Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social...
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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday denied that the government was behind the popular musical concert that featured pop star Wizkid in Ilorin, adding however that the event was a welcome development and could be a springboard to promote entertainment and...
