Contrary to insinuations in some quarters that President Goodluck Jonathan ordered the closure of courts in Ekiti State, the state’s chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said the continued closure is as a result of the ongoing strike embarked upon by public servants in the state over unpaid salaries and allowances. The NLC was reacting to a statement ... Read More »
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the barricading of the Ekiti State High Court complex in Ado-Ekiti by security forces because of an alleged bomb threat to the premises. It has, therefore, demanded immediate reopening of the courts for work to resume there. The state high court premises have been sealed up since hoodlums allegedly beat up some judges ... Read More »
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN, Thursday threw more light on the idea behind his administration’s innovative initiative, “A Day Without Horn In Lagos” coming up on October 15, 2014, describing it as a step towards sensitizing residents to the harmful effects of noise pollution. Speaking at the State’s first “Lagos Drivers’ Appreciation Day” held at the Lagos Chamber ... Read More »
A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mrs. Farida Waziri has commended Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan for running a transparent administration. Speaking at the maiden edition of The Sun Women Leadership Summit in Asaba, Waziri gave the Dr. Uduaghan administration a pat on the back for following due process in its financial transactions. The Former ... Read More »
Kwara State’s Community Health Insurance Scheme secured more global acclaim on Tuesday when it won a finalist prize at the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD) Development Assistance Committee awards for taking development initiative to scale. The scheme which entitles beneficiaries to subsidized year round basic healthcare for a N500 premium had earlier received commendation from the UN and Bill ... Read More »
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Ekiti State Governor-Elect, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has denied the claim by Lagos-based lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN) that people are relocating from the state in large number because of his impending inauguration as the governor. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Idowu Adelusi, he described the claim by the lawyer as irrational, bunkum and baseless. ... Read More »
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has accused the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of planning another fresh insurrection in the state, with the aim of intimidating everyone into submission towards the October 16 handing over to the PDP candidate, Dr. Ayodele Fayose. In a release signed by the APC Publicity Secretary in the state, Taiwo Olatubosun, the party ... Read More »
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed and renowned African Entrepreneur, Mo Ibrahim are among a high-powered panel scheduled to discuss new pathways to African growth and development at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD) New World Forum, holding in Paris 7-8 October 2014. The discussion, tagged Africa: The Future is Now will explore among others whether Africa is taking ... Read More »
Legendary Gold Limited and the Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture & National Orientation announces the official opening of application for participation in the Nigeria Fashion Week 2014. Are you a fashion designer? Do you want to exhibit bags, shoes, jewelries, lifestyle products etc? log on to www.nigeriafashionweek.com Green is this season’s colour! Read More »
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