Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Friday, launched the State's 20-year Development Plan, declaring that his government will continue to employ a holistic approach in developing the state. Governor Makinde also stated that the administration will not relent in embarking on efforts that will leave no sector behind. The governor,...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sunday rallied support for the state’s campaign to keep Coronavirus (COVID-19) out of the state. The Governor also announced the donation of 100% of his 10 months salary from May 29, 2019 to date to his administration’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “Whereas...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) applauds the judgment of the Court of Appeal, which affirmed the election of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State. The PDP asserts that the judgment is victory to rule of law and the genuine will of the people of Bayelsa state. Our party congratulates the people...
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has announced N20 Million compensation to the families of each of the soldiers and policemen killed by members of proscribed Indigenous Peoples Organization of Biafra (IPOB) in Oyigbo last week. In addition, the Governor has promised to rebuild all burnt police stations in Oyigbo...
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Friday attended the burial of Brigadier General Dzarma Kennedy Zirkushu and seven others donating 10 million naira to the family of the slain General. It will be recalled that the Brigadier General died while in active service to his father land. He was killed in an ambush...
Expands Social Register to Cover Families, Widow, Poor Ex-military Men Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, has sought the collaboration of the Nigerian military in the management of humanitarian crises in the country. The Minister made the request during a courtesy visit she paid on the...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the promotion of patriotism and nationalism is a strategic approach to curb violent crimes such as banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism in the country. Idris, who stated this in Abuja on Friday when he received the Chief of Defence Staff,...
In a passionate reaction via video shared on his social media account, former Edo State deputy governor Philip Shaibu has condemned his recent impeachment as illegal and a grave danger to Nigeria's democratic fabric. Expressing his dismay, Shaibu emphasized, "It is with a heavy heart yet a resolute spirit that...
As part of efforts to motivate state government workers, Governor Godwin Obaseki, has approved 2020 promotions for public servants in the state. In a statement titled, ‘New Year Message to Civil/ Public Servants in Edo State’, the State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, Esq, said the state government is working...
The leadership of the Senate on Wednesday held a crucial meeting with military chiefs and heads of security and intelligence agencies over the deteriorating security situation in the country. The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan led other principal officers of the Senate and Chairmen of security related committees to...