The Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has said his administration will commit N6 billion for the execution of development programmes across the 24 constituencies in Edo State. The governor, in a statement, reassured that the projects to be executed in partnership with members of the State House of Assembly will...
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday began moves to redevelop the Lagos Island with the taking over of the over 100-year-old Jankara Market in order to give it a facelift and total revitalization. It was learnt that the move followed Sanwo-Olu’s surprise visit to the abandoned site which where the...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday 29th, 2023, work free for all workers in the country, to commemorate the inauguration of the nation's 16th democratically elected President. The declaration was made by the Hon. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, in Abuja on Thursday on behalf of the...
President Bola Tinubu declared a strategic shift in national education policy, focusing on skills, technology, and vocational training to bolster employment opportunities across Nigeria. Speaking at the 38th to 41st convocation ceremonies at Usman DanFodio University, Sokoto, Tinubu, represented by Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman, emphasized a comprehensive approach...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday presented a budget proposal of N123,091,307,468 to the House of Assembly, describing the fiscal document as a product of wide consultations with the electorate and designed to reflect current economic challenges. The proposal contains provisions for payment of the minimum wage once government...
Uncovers meth, skunk in soles of ladies’ high heel shoes as court sentences kingpin to 5 years imprisonment in Lagos Fresh attempts to export various quantities of methamphetamine and skunk by members of some transnational drug trafficking organisations through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja and courier companies...
The Ogun State Government has refuted the report being circulated on some social media platforms, claiming that the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, has dissolved the State Executive Council. An online news medium, The Encounter, had reported that the governor had dissolved his cabinet. But in a statement issued and signed by...
The House of Representatives has invited the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, to clear the air on the cost implication of conducting direct primaries by political parties in the country. Yakubu is to appear before the Committees on Appropriations and Electoral Matters to speak on...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has stated that the 10th House is committed to responding to the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians. “To us as Representatives of the people, institution building is the gateway to professionalism, efficiency and productivity. We are committed to...
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Monday sworn-in the state's new Head of Service, Mr Bamidele Agbede, charging him to think outside the box in building a responsive 21st century public service. Agbede took over from Mrs 'Peju Babafemi, who retired last week after 35 years of meritorious service...