Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday declared open the 10th Kwara Trade Fair in Ilorin, pledging continuous upgrade of existing infrastructure and building of new ones to ease movement of people, goods and services. The Governor said the administration continues to streamline business processes to improve the ease of doing business and keep Kwara as a top investment destination ... Read More »
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“Governorship Strife: Rivers Assembly Announces Vacant Seats in Political Upheaval”
The Rivers state house of assembly has declares the seat of 25 lawmakers loyal to former governor, Nyesom Wike vacant. This is coming after they defected to the All Progressive Congress earlier this week in protest against the governor, Sim Fubara. The house of assembly which sat today under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie declared their sit vacant. Read More »
Oyo Govt Denies Converting Agodi Gardens Into Estate
The Oyo State Government has described rumours making rounds that it has allocated Agodi Botanical Gardens to a proposed Housing Estate, as baseless and untrue. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin Funmilayo said that mischief makers are trying to bring the State Government into an unnecessary distraction and nullify the laudable achievements recorded so far ... Read More »
Ogun Unveils Ambitious Transportation Overhaul: CNG Bus Scheme Takes Center Stage
Ogun State government said it has put in place, a holistic transportation system that will help address the problem of rural-urban migration among other issues. The state Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Gbenga Dairo, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the newly introduced Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus scheme, explained that the transportation plan, which was developed in collaboration with ... Read More »
“INEC Chairman Swears in New RECs, Urges Transparency and Fairness”
Members of the INEC Press Corps Ladies and Gentlemen Today’s meeting is an extraordinary one. This is the first time the Commission is combining its regular meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) and the swearing-in of new RECs to fill vacancies in nine States of the Federation. It is also our last meeting for the year 2023. Let me ... Read More »
“Governor Akeredolu’s Absence: Ondo State Prepares for Acting Governor Aiyedatiwa”
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 leave and a notice formally transferring power in line ... Read More »
Strategic Move: Governor Otti Paves the Way for Aba’s Growth through Landmark Development Authority Bill
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has signed the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA) Bill, recently passed by the State House of Assembly, into law. Governor Otti, speaking Monday after assenting to the bill, his first since assuming office May 29, 2023, said the establishment of the Greater Aba Development Authority was to give Aba, the commercial hub of ... Read More »
Customs Service Confirms Officer’s Identity in Bribery Scandal at Lagos Airport
The Nigeria Customs Service is diligently investigating an incident at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, where an officer was observed soliciting ₦5000 bribe from a passenger. This behavior has rightfully raised public concern, and we are committed to ensuring full accountability. Preliminary investigation revealed that the incident transpired at New Terminal, within the departure hall of Murtala Mohammed International ... Read More »
“Unraveling the North’s Selective Outrage: A Tale of Two Tragedies” -By Farooq A. Kperogi
It should be made clear from the outset that I am overwrought with immense grief by the heartbreaking but unintentional killing of 126 innocent men, women, and children celebrating Maulud at Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State on December 3. Nothing can compensate for this. No excuse can rationalize it. And the outrage that this issue has generated against the ... Read More »
2023 CAF Awards: Osimhen breaks 24-year jinx, wins CAF player of the year award
Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has been pronounced the 2023 CAF footballer of the year. The goal machine edged Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah – winner in 2017 and 2018 – and Morocco and PSG defender, Achraf Hakimi to the prestigious award. Votes from head coaches/technical directors and captains of the senior national teams from CAF’s member associations saw Osimhen ... Read More »