The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of the sum of N1,157 billion for the payment of Accrued Pension Rights to 368 public service retirees. This was disclosed by the Director-General, Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), Mr. Babalola Obilana while giving an update on payments of...
The Federal government has begun disbursement of Cash Grants to Vulnerable Groups in Cross River and Bayelsa states. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq who flagged the programme off on Thursday said that that the National Social Investment Programmes have reduced the poverty...
as Osun begins compilation of rape, gender-based offender's register The Governor of the State of Osun, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has reiterated his administration's commitment to the fight against rape, sexual assault and other gender-based violence. He said the State has zero tolerance for anything capable of undermining the human sanctity,...
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has declared his administration's readiness to partner with the Federal University of Technology (FUTA), Akure, in training Teachers in the state, particularly in Science and Technology. The Governor noted that his administration will continue to encourage Continuing Education to improve the standard of...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to show the genuineness of its war against corruption by allowing the unhindered investigation of the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The party said Nigerians are already aware that Magu has been pulled...
The Northern Governors Forum says it will develop solar energy in the region, following its comparative advantage of sunlight. The forum unanimously resolved that 2000 megawatts of solar power would be harvested across its 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory, to harness its huge potential of power from solar. The...
FG Hands Over Monument To Private Investors For Renovation Forty-four years after its establishment, the Federal Government, on Sunday, handed over the National Arts Theatre in Lagos State to the private sector for a complete revamp and modernisation. The national heritage, sitting on an expansive land in Iganmu area of...
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has announced the donation of N50 million to traders of Kantin Kwari textile market affected by flooding in Kano. It’s reported that goods worth millions of naira were destroyed by floods at the market at the weekend. Mr Abubakar, who is a...
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun has reiterated his administration's commitment to the heatlh and general well-being of people of the State. This is just as the Governor disclosed that Osun was yet to receive any financial support from any quarter for the management of Covid-19. Oyetola, who spoke...
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Owerri charged the Nigeria Police Force to perfect operational plans that will guarantee a credible outcome in the 2023 general elections while remaining apolitical, firm, and loyal to democratic values. Declaring open the three-day Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers, the President directed...