Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has sacked eight commissioners loyal to Adams Oshiomhole. The governor fired them on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019. Those sacked are; Joseph Ugheoke, Commissioner for Energy and Water Resources; Magdalene Ohenhen, Women Affairs and Social Development; and Osahon Amiolemen, Infrastructure. Others are; David Osifo, Commissioner for Health; Mika Amanokha, Youth and Special Duties; Mariam Abubakar, Budget; Emmanuel Usoh, Wealth Creation, Cooperatives and Employment; and Christopher ... Read More »
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CAMEROON MUSIC INDUSTRY PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR AFRIMA 2019 …As Stakeholders’ Conference Holds Successfully in Douala and Yaounde
The music and entertainment industry of Cameroon has pledged its support and commitment to the African Union Commission, AU, and the 2019 All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, in the actualization of the vision for an integrated, prosperous and unified Africa through the continental awards platform.This was made known during the AFRIMA 2019 Cameroon Stakeholders’ Conference and meeting held on Friday, ... Read More »
Kwara assets managed in shady circumstances, committee tells AbdulRazaq
* Warns against purchase or sales of govt properties Management of Kwara State assets is shrouded in controversy and needs to be reviewed for posterity, according to a 21-man committee Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq set up to probe the state of public assets in the state. Chairman of the committee, Senator Suleiman Ajadi, said at the presentation of its interim report ... Read More »
LAGOS TO REFUND N141,000 TO PILGRIMS AS NAHCOM REVIEWS HAJJ FARE
Muslim pilgrims from Lagos State will get a refund of N141,000 each from the government in line with the recommendation of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM). The development followed the review of the cost of the pilgrimage by the Commission, which led to the reduction of the fare already paid by the pilgrims across the nation. The news of the ... Read More »
Oyo Names Executive Adviser, Special Adviser Legislative Matters
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Mr. Debo Akande as his Executive Adviser, Agricbusiness. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa further confirmed that Governor Makinde also named Mr. Adejumobi Samuel Ademola as his Special Adviser on Legislative Matters. According to the statement, the two appointments take immediate effect. Akande, ... Read More »
CCC frowns at way new movie portrays them
The Pastor of the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, the Board of Trustees and the Pastor in Council wish to condemn, in very strong terms, a video production titled ‘Juba F’Olorun’ produced by Funmi Ade Bank Anthony, whose contents portray the Celestial Church of Christ and its faithfuls in very negative light. The said video production ... Read More »
Cross River Task force orders immediate evacuation of abandon vehicles on roads
Cross River State ad-hoc committee on environment has given owners of abandoned vehicles seven days to evacuate them or have their vehicles impounded. A statement signed by its Chairman, Mr. Eric Anderson said such vehicles have continually constituted huge environmental hazards while also becoming grave danger to road users especially at night. He therefore, appealed to auto mechanics and owners ... Read More »
ACCESS BANK TO SET UP 15 STOREY BUILDING, CREATIVE ARTS, ICT VILLAGE IN ABEOKUTA
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank PLC, Herbert Wigwe Wednesday disclosed plans by the financial institution to erect a 15 storey building and a creative arts and entertainment village in Abeokuta. The bank also plans a hub for information and communications technology (ICT) software and content development in the state. Herbert Wigwe who made this ... Read More »
Makinde Reveals How Faceless Contractor Got N7b Moniya-Iseyin Road Construction From Ajimobi’s Govt
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has made another revelation known of how a faceless contractor with untraceable office address was awarded the Moniya-Iseyin road for N7billion by the immediate past administration of former Governor Abiola Ajimobi. The Governor spoke after taking a tour of the road leading to the Pacesetter Quarry and Asphalt plant, located at Km 25, Moniya-Iseyin ... Read More »
Thanks for suspending Ruga, Ortom tells Buhari
John Charles, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Wednesday commended President Muhammad Buhari for heeding the call of the people to suspend the Ruga settlement plan. Ortom, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary Terver Akase, described the suspension of Ruga settlements plan by the Federal Government as “victory for all peace loving Nigerians.” The governor stated ... Read More »