The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Amuwo-Odofin Constituency 2 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Rauf Age-Suleiman, has taken his oath of office. Age-Suleiman took the oath on Wednesday before Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and other lawmakers just before the presentation of the 2024 budget by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. With this oath, he replaces the Olukayode ... Read More »
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Why We Demolished Assembly Complex — Rivers Govt
The Rivers State Government says it decided to demolish the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex because it had structural defects caused by a recent fire that engulfed it. The State Government had on Wednesday morning, rolled out 10 bulldozers which began the demolition of the complex. A statement by the State Commissioner for Information, Mr Joseph Johnson, released on ... Read More »
“Political Turmoil Escalates: Rivers State Assembly Complex Under Demolition Amidst Power Struggle”
There are reports that the Rivers State Assembly Complex is currently being demolished. According to the report monitored on Arise News on Wednesday December 13,2023, the bulldozers were seen pulling down the structure. This development comes amidst a tense political atmosphere in the Rivers state, with Governor Siminalayi Fubara engaged in a power struggle with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the ... Read More »
LAGOS RECORDS ZERO BANK ROBBERY FOUR YEARS IN A ROW
Bank robbery appears to be a bygone incident in Lagos going by the new record released by the State’s Security Trust Fund. For the fourth consecutive year, Lagos recorded no incident of armed robbery assault against any financial institution in the State — the longest period over the last two decades. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu linked the improvement to the continuous ... Read More »
“Kwara Trade Fair Kicks Off with Pledge of Infrastructure Upgrade by Governor AbdulRazaq”
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 »
“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 »