* 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 »
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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 »
Plus Acuity Earns Recognition as Young Media Agency of the Year
…Offers Technology-Driven Value Plus Acuity, a specialised media independent agency, has been recognised as the ‘Outstanding Young Media Agency of the Year 2019’. The award, which was announced at the Marketing Edge summit held in Lagos recently, is for its professional excellence. The company, which commenced its Nigerian operations only three years ago, has demonstrated a unique approach to clients’ ... Read More »
AbdulRazaq reinstates salary of Kwara ‘sunset workers’
*Approves N100m gratuities Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reinstated the payment of salary to workers employed in the twilight of the last administration. “The Governor has directed that the workers be paid their May and June salary. As a statesman and father to all, His Excellency believes the government should not punish these workers for decisions they didn’t take,” ... Read More »