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Governor Sule unfolds plans to build flyover, link road in Akwanga, others

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2024June 11, 20240

…urges political actors in Akwanga LGA to unite Governor Abdullahi Sule has unveiled plans to build a flyover and link road in Akwanga, as part of his administration’s efforts to improve infrastructure and promote economic development in the state. Governor Sule made this known during the flag-off of the 2nd...

4 commissioners moved as Gov Fintiri reshuffles cabinet

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2024June 10, 20240

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle. The exercise involves four commissioners in what Fintiri describes as an effort to optimize his administration’s performance. The reshuffle translates into Mrs Neido Geoffrey Kufulto who was Commissioner for Information, now taking on the role of Commissioner for...

UK’s PM Sunak denies resignation reports

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2024June 10, 20240

British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has said he had not considered quitting ahead of the election amid the continued fallout over his early departure from D-Day commemorations. Sunak vowed to carry on “until the last day of this campaign” as he sought to dampen reports that he might resign ahead...

Edo Assembly passes State Anthem bill

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2024June 10, 20240

As mixed reactions continued to trail the change of the nation’s national anthem by the Federal Government, the Edo State House of Assembly passed a bill to declare, “Beautiful Edo, Glorious Edo” as the official anthem of the state. The “Beautiful Edo, Glorious Edo” is an executive bill sent to...

Hunger – Nigerian govt gives 42,000 metric tonnes of food items to Kano

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2024June 10, 20240

The Federal Government on Monday, presented 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted food commodities to the Kano Government for distribution to vulnerable persons in the state. The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Hajiya Zubaida Umar, presented the items to Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf in Kano. Umar, represented by Dr...

Gov Sanwo-Olu emerges Chairman of South West Governors’ Forum

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2024June 10, 20240

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been elected as the Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum. Sanwo-Olu was elected as Chairman during their Zonal meeting in Lagos State on Monday. It was gathered that the six governors in South-West unanimously elected Sanwo-Olu. The meeting was attended by Governors Lucky...

We cannot even pay N62,000 Minimum Wage – ALGON to Nigerian govt

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2024June 10, 20240

The Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, has said it can’t afford to pay the proposed N62,000 new national minimum wage. ALCON blamed its inability to pay on the meagre allocation from the federation account and other responsibilities. Aminu Muazu-Maifata, the National President of ALGON, disclosed this on Monday...

Court didn’t declare Amaewhule, others PDP, Assembly members – Rivers govt

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2024June 10, 20240

Rivers State Government has clarified that the state High Court did not declare that Martin Amaewhule and 26 others are still members of the Peoples Democratic Party. The State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dagogo Iboroma, SAN, made the clarification in a statement on Monday in Port Harcourt, noting that...

Aba killing: Otti visits slain soldier’s family

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2024June 10, 20240

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has visited the mother of Cpl Lucky Ikechukwu Ikpeama, one of the soldiers killed by unidentified gunmen at Obikabia Junction, Obingwa LGA of Abia State. The late Ikpeama was an indigene of Nvosi village in Isialangwa South LGA, where the governor also hails from....

Lawmakers propose 6-year single tenure for Nigerian President

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2024June 10, 20240

A group of 35 lawmakers, known as Reformers, has proposed major alterations to the 1999 Constitution, including the introduction of a six-year single tenure for the President and the governors. The lawmakers are also proposing an alteration to the Constitution to create two vice presidents from the southern and northern...