The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said his administration will expend N12.8 billion in 2021 for payment of pension and gratuities. The governor, in a statement, reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the welfare of workers and pensioners in the state. Obaseki noted that as part of the commitment to...
As IGP Lauds Appointment of DCP Uche Henry as Vice Chairman, Africa Heads of Cybercrime, INTERPOL Achievements The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force in sustaining the fight against cybercrimes and other related offences in Nigeria...
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, inaugurated the Oyo State City Watch Project and the Crime Alert Platform to help tackle insecurity in the nooks and crannies of the state. The governor said the platform is a sustainable project that will usher in a safer Oyo State, adding...
Borno state ranks among the highest number of beneficiaries of the Cash Grant for Vulnerable Groups. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq made this known at the flag-off of the Cash Grant for Vulnerable Groups programme in Maiduguri on Wednesday. Umar Farouq said that...
In line with its synergy with the private sector, the Dapo Abiodun-led administration has taken delivery of three ambulances from the Abudu Samad Rabiu Foundation(ASR) and the BUA Group. Receiving the ambulances at the Governor's Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Friday, Governor Abiodun commended the Foundation and the BUA Group for...
The incoming governor of Kano state, Abba Kabir Yusuf (popularly known as Abba Gida Gida), has vowed to probe the N241billion inherited from the administration of Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Yusuf said the handover notes submitted by Ganduje through the outgoing Secretary to the State Government was not enough and...
The Governor of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola has released the sum of Seven Hundred and Eight Million Naira (708,000,000.00) to pay pensions of retirees in the State. The Head of Service in the State, Dr. Festus Olowogboyega Oyebade disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. He restated the Governor Oyetola-led...
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...
All is set for the commencement of Operation Amotekun, the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN). The legal hurdle which is delaying its take-off will be cleared this week. Houses of Assembly in the six states – Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti – are expected to pass the regional security...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday said the administration will not relent in its efforts to make the sports facilities at the state Stadium an international standard. The Governor spoke in Ilorin, the state capital, when he received a delegation of the Super Eagles National Supporters Club led by...