A Bold Step Towards Ending Open Defecation, Says Hon Minister Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the payment of N200m counterpart fund for the P-WASH (Partnership for Expanded Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene) program for 2023, according to a statement by the Kwara State Ministry of Water Resources. The...
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said the hitch-free conduct of the recent Ijaw National Congress (INC) election indicated that Nigeria can hold rancour-free national elections. Governor Diri stated this on Friday during the inauguration of the new INC leadership at the Ijaw House in Yenagoa. He urged the Independent...
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Tuesday declared open a 3-day retreat for Commissioners and Permanent Secretaries. The retreat is held at the American University of Nigeria AUN, Yola. Speaking at the event, Governor Umaru Fintiri warned government officials against corruption. The Governor said anyone found wanting would be shown the way out but...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s mouthed fight against corruption as a circus show. The party says the recent indictment of an un-named female minister, whom the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission alleged to have purchase a property worth $37.5 million has further certified the Buhari...
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government supported the hosting of fast-rising musician, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, to a homecoming concert, to promote the music industry in the State. The event was organised by Adozi Empire Limited and Banksx Entertainment in conjunction...
Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Friday, expressed happiness over the inclusion of 1,300 women in the state, who are to benefit from the Support to Women Entrepreneurship in the Agri-food sector in Nigeria (SEFAN/SWEAN) programme. The governor, while speaking at the official launch of the training programme at IITA,...
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, will commence his medical leave on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, as a follow-up to his medical treatment. During his medical leave, Governor Akeredolu will prioritise his health and ensure a full recovery before resuming his official duties. A formal letter regarding the medical...
Alhaji Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi, has faulted the calls for the zoning of the presidency ahead of the 2023 election. Speaking with journalists after a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, the governor said “rotational presidency” has outlived its usefulness. Rather than the zoning arrangement, the governor asked Nigerians...
Alleges Involvement of Two Top APC Leaders The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demands the immediate sack and prosecution of the embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu over the alleged looting of N44 billion National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) fund, including the N585.2 million audaciously diverted by her...
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration is busy working on the security architecture of the state to ensure a holistic solution to insecurity challenges being faced by the state. Governor Makinde, who stated this while declaring close a two-day retreat for Local Government Chairmen, Vice...