Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has added his voice to the call for review of the Economic Community Of West African States, ECOWAS Protocol on free entry for member countries in order to stop the influx of foreign herdsmen into Nigeria. He made the call today in Zaki-Biam, Ukum Local...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the suspended Accountant General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed and his co-defendants bail upon terms and condition given by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Delivering ruling, Justice Adeyemi Ajayi ordered that the defendants shall not leave the Federal Capital Territory, and...
The Rivers State Executive Council has approved the concessioning of Eight Catering Rest Houses belonging to the State Government. The Catering Rest Houses include those at Ahoada, Elele, Okehi, Degema, Omoku, Isiokpo, Bori and Eleme Local Government Areas. The State Commissioner for Commerce, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Nwankpa announced this Thursday while briefing...
The Federal Government has confirmed that it has purchased vehicles worth N1.4 billion to help Niger tackle insecurity. The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed gave the confirmation on Wednesday, explaining that providing intervention to the neighboring Niger Republic is not new and it is the prerogative...
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...
We've fundamental grounds to seek justice, ensure victory for our clients - petitioners' counsel Following the outcome of the July 16 governorship election in Osun, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday filed a petition before the Election Petition Tribunal sitting at the...
Lagos Gov To Council Boss: ‘You Must Sustain Programmes That’ll Enhance Residents’ Lives’ Former Vice Chairman of Agbado-Oke Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr. David Oladapo Famuyiwa, on Tuesday, took the oath to formally assume the council’s leadership, three weeks after the demise of the Executive Chairman, Dr....
charges appointees to efficiently utilize state resources The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, sworn in seven new commissioners and a deputy Chief of Staff, charging the new appointees to efficiently utilize resources in their care towards ensuring the realization of the ISEYA mantra of the present administration...
The Kwara State Chapter of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, commiserates with the Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, over the demise of his Chief of Staff, Aminu Adisa Logun, who died today of Covid-19 complications. In a condolence message signed by its State Chairman, Hon. Kola Shittu, the party also...
As the nation is preparing for the 2023 general election, the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on the officers of the judiciary to be wary of antics of politicians who would use frivolous court injunctions to thwart the smooth running of the poll. Abiodun, a statement by his...