Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, son of Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, former Governor of Kaduna State, is dead. A family source who did not want to be mentioned confirmed his death, saying the deceased was involved in an accident. According to the report, the accident happened along Kaduna-Zaria highway on Saturday evening. “The accident occurred along the Kaduna-Zaria highway this evening. He ... Read More »
Author Archives: seun
Gov Aiyedatiwa Announces N73,000 Minimum Wage, Promises More Development in Ondo State
– As Gov flags off campaign, promises robust infrastructural development, enhanced security The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has announced the implementation of N73, 000 minimum wage for workers, stressing his administration’s commitment to the welfare of the people of the State. The Governor made the announcement during the flag off of the Ondo central senatorial district ... Read More »
Nigeria Police Force Marks International Day of the Girl Child: A Call for Protection and Empowerment
The International Day of the Girl Child is observed each year on October 11, as a global event initiated by the United Nations in 2012. This day serves to draw attention to the distinct challenges and injustices that girls encounter worldwide while emphasizing the necessity of empowering girls and advocating for their rights across all areas of society. The observance ... Read More »
Oyetola Flags Off Gateway Inland Dry Port to Boost Nigeria’s Logistics and Economy
… it’s the beginning of a new era of economic growth and job creation – Abiodun The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Gateway Inland Dry Port with a promise to make it a model for other Inland Dry Ports in the country. Speaking at the occasion held at ... Read More »
CSOs Demand EFCC Chairman’s Resignation Over Failure to Prosecute Ganduje on Multi-Billion Naira Corruption Allegations
A Coalition of 30 Anti-corruption Civil Society Organizations have called for the resignation of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, over his alleged failure to prosecute a former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, despite multiple petitions against him on multi-billion naira fraud and bribery allegations. The CSOs, under the umbrella, “Global Initiative for Corruption ... Read More »
“Lagos Assembly Seeks Youth Involvement and Urban Farming for Food Security”
– as council chairman wants subsidy on agric products Lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday held simultaneous stakeholders’ meetings with their constituents with renewed commitments to boost food security and sufficiency in the state. They also called for collaboration by the stakeholders to end food insecurity. Speaking in his Agege Constituency 1, the Speaker of the ... Read More »
Ondo State Attorney General Refutes Claims of Rift Between Executive and House of Assembly
*Ondo State Attorney General Responds to Allegations of Tension Between the Executive and the House of Assembly* **Akure, Ondo State** – The Ondo State Government has resolutely dismissed recent media reports suggesting a rift between the executive and legislative branches, reaffirming that their relationship is both harmonious and collaborative. In an official statement, the Attorney General of Ondo State, Dr. ... Read More »
PDP Suspends Acting National Chairman and National Secretary for Alleged Anti-Party Activities
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, and National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, have been suspended. This is due to their ‘direct and indirect’ support for the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, against Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. The National Working Committee (NWC) of the party announced the suspension on Friday. Damagum and Anyanwu were suspended because of ... Read More »
Court of Appeal Dismisses Rivers State Governor’s Appeal in Appropriation Law Case
It is important to state the facts and history of the case and the appeal thereof. On the 30th day of October, 2023, after the failed attempt to impeach His Excellency, the Governor of Rivers State, the Rivers State House of Assembly became polarized into two factions. The faction led by Martin Amaewhule proceeded to the Federal High Court, Abuja ... Read More »
Rivers State Government Denies Court Reinstated Defected Lawmakers, Says Seats Remain Vacant
The Rivers State Government has insisted that the Appeal Court judgment on Thursday in Abuja did not reinstate the Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the State Housr of Assembly by any stretch of imagination. In a statement signed by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Israel Dagogo Iboroma, SAN, in Port Harcourt on Thursday, the Government clarified that Amaewhule ... Read More »