From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that it would replace all facilities damaged by flood in its Edo headquarters office, affirming that the incident not affect the Sept. 24 governorship election in the state as scheduled. In a statement issued in Abuja said that the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu gave the assurance on Thursday in Benin, when he visited the state to assess the impacts of the recent flood caused at the state INEC office. He assured Edo people that in spite the setback caused by the flood, INEC would continue with…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Head Quarters has confirmed that within this month of May, 2024, the military troops in their ongoing operational activities across the country have neutralized over 624 terrorists, arrested 1,051 of them with their logistic suppliers and informants. The troops also rescued over 563 hostages that were kidnapped by the terrorists, recovered 707 assorted weapons and 16,487 assorted ammunitions as well as they denied the oil theft of an estimated sum of over Seven Hundred Million Naira (N705,836,086) only. Briefing newsmen men in Abuja on Thursday (yesterday) on the ongoing operational activities by the Armed…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Environment, seeking collaboration in handling flood emergencies in the state. The Executive Secretary SEMA, Alhaji Mouktar Atimah, who led a delegation of officials from the agency to the Ministry of Environment emphasized the need for the synergy as a means to tackle the challenges posed by flooding in the state. During the visit, the Executive Secretary emphasized the importance of interagency collaboration in responding to flood-related disasters, which have become increasingly frequent and severe in the state. While…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang embarked on a comprehensive inspection of road projects initiated by his administration across Jos Bukuru Metropolis, marking his impactful one-year tenure in office. The highlight of the tour included the official commissioning of the Jos Metro Transit Control Centre, strategically located beside the Chapel of Grace at the Old Government House in Jos. The tour, a pivotal aspect of commemorating his first year in office, saw Governor Mutfwang meticulously examining the progress of various infrastructure projects,on wey in Jos. Following the inauguration of the Metro Transit Control Centre, he…
From Abba Dukawa The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has said the synergy between the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu is yielding results. Mr Agbese stated this after the joint session of the National Assembly attended by President Tinubu. He noted that the proactive approach of the president has helped to maintain the cordial ties. “President Tinubu’s approach to legislative matters has fostered a collaborative environment, encouraging open dialogue and constructive engagement between the executive and legislative arms of government,” Mr Agbese said. “This synergy has yielded significant benefits, including the swift passage and signing…
From Abba Dukawa The Senate on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to impose sanctions on officials responsible for the pains and sufferings Nigeria students in countries abroad are facing. It, therefore, summoned the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, and the leadership of the Federal Scholarship Board over the delay in the payment of outstanding grants to the students. The upper legislative chamber also asked Tahir to provide a detailed report on the status of all Nigerian students under international scholarship programmes, including a breakdown of their unpaid entitlements. The Senate in plenary on Tuesday asked its President, Godswill Akpabio,…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has appealed to organised labour to be considerate and patriotic in their demand in the ongoing negotiation for a new national minimum wage. She also said that government has been consistent in taking steps to secure a fair and realistic wage for Nigeria workers, and urged organised Labour to recognise that the nation’s economy was still on the path of recovery from the effect of the pandemic and other economic distress. She said, “We appeal to organized labour and indeed, other relevant stakeholders to be considerate and…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja As part of activities to mark the one year anniversary of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, the NNPC Ltd and its joint venture partners – Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Total Energies, Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) – in collaboration with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), have commissioned the 25.7km Ogbia-Nembe Road in Bayelsa State. The project, valued at N24.5billion, traverses mangrove forests with seven bridges and five culverts, and connects 14 communities. In a statement signed and issued to news men in Abuja by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the NNPC Ltd,…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has recalled his twenty five years experience and ordeal and of three years while in Yola prison. The former President made known during the official commissioning of the Jimeta Grade interchange in Yola the Adamawa state capital. He said, “My experience twenty five years ago and three years in Yola prison was an inpiratious thoughtful, the years made an impact on me. According to him, in all situation, I was able to make history out it. so also that if you go to my national library, you will see what I…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, LokoFr The Caretaker Transition Committee Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area, Comrade Abdullahi Adamu has congratulated the state governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo over his victory at the State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja Comrade Abdullahi Adamu who spoke shortly after the Judges delivered the verdicts described the judgement as a confirmation of the people’s wishes and mandate given to His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. “We were never in doubt of today’s victory because it was clear from the beginning that Gov. Ododo won fair and square. His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo had the…