Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described as shocking ,the sudden death of Amb. Kayode Laro, Nigeria ‘s Ambassador to France. In a condolence message issued by the NIDCOM Head of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said the death of the envoy at this time was painful and so sudden. ” The death is so ... Read More »
Category Archives: Politics
FASHOLA DENIES ALLEGATION OF DRAFTING JUDGMENT FOR PEPT, CALLS FOR ACTION AGAINST PEDDLERS OF FAKE NEWS
The immediate past Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN, has vehemently denied the baseless and defamatory allegation that he was involved in drafting the judgement for the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) Judges. Fashola expressed his disappointment with the spread of this false information on social media platforms and has called on security agencies to take action ... Read More »
ABIA TO SET UP COMMISSION ON EASE OF DOING BUSINESS
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, says the State Government would soon set up a commission on the Ease of Doing Business. The Governor said this is necessary in order to eliminate the obstacles citizens and investors encounter in their efforts to set up and grow their businesses. Governor Otti disclosed this Wednesday when he played host to a ... Read More »
SANWO-OLU MOURNS PASTOR TAIWO ODUKOYA
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed sadness at the death of the Senior Pastor of Fountain of Life Church, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya. Pastor Odukoya died on Monday, August 7, in the United States of America. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said the death of the cleric is ... Read More »
ABIA NLC, TUC THANK GOV OTTI ON TIMELY PAYMENT OF WORKERS, SAY PROTEST NOT AGAINST STATE GOVERNMENT
As the organised labour girds its loins to embark on nationwide protest on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the two main unions, Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), have heaped praises on Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR. The two main organised labour groups on Tuesday praised Dr. Otti for leaving up to his promise to pay ... Read More »
SANWO-OLU VISITS HELICOPTER CRASH SITE, COMMENDS LASEMA, FIRST RESPONDERS
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday evening visited the site of the helicopter crash in the State and commended the efforts of all the first responders as well as residents who joined in the rescue mission. A Single engine fixed wing – Jabiru aircraft with registration number 5NCCQ, with two passengers on board crash-landed into an old communication ... Read More »
NO ROOM FOR VIOLENT PROTESTS IN NIGERIA – IGP
As IGP Orders Watertight Security Across Nigeria, Appeals for Calm The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, is deeply concerned about recent developments regarding planned nationwide protests by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). While being mindful of the right to peaceful protest, as enshrined in our Constitution, the IGP urges all ... Read More »
OYEBANJI UNVEILS 21 COMMISSIONERS, 14 ADVISERS ….new appointees to be inaugurated August 8
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has unveiled a list of 21 new commissioners and 14 Special Advisers in a bid to expand and reposition the state executive council for a more effective actualisation of the administration’s development agenda. This is sequel to the successful screening and confirmation of the 21 names of commissioners-designate forwarded to the state Assembly last ... Read More »
WE CAN’T AFFORD TO SIT AT HOME FOR TWO WEEKS WHEN WE HAVE WORK TO DO – GOV OTTI
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says residents of the state cannot afford to stay at home for two weeks in compliance with the directive issued by a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), led by fugitive Simon Ekpa. Governor Otti spoke Monday in Abuja, the Federal Capital, on the sideline of a security meeting convened by ... Read More »
Ogun keeps promise, begins payment of N10,000 palliative to civil servants
Ogun State Government has commenced the payment of N10, 000 palliative to civil servants in the State, reports by civil servants in the state have shown. The move is sequel to the announcement made by last week by the Governor of the State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, while rolling out palliative interventions following the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal ... Read More »