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Payment of January Salaries Ongoing, Delay Due to Staff Audit – CRSG

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2024February 15, 20240

The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, has dismissed protest by some civil servants in the state over delayed salaries, explaining that over 80% of workers in the state have already been paid. Speaking in Calabar on Wednesday, Odey said, “the seeming delay for some employees...

Economic hardship: Tinubu will kill Nigerians if hunger doesn’t, says Atiku’s aide

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2024February 15, 20240

The fallout of the shambolic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration is killing Nigerians even as there are no efforts to stem the tide, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, has said. Shaibu said in a statement on Thursday...

Economic Saboteurs: NSCDC Declare War On Vandals

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2024February 15, 20240

By Sunday Attah In a bid to tackle menace of crude oil theft, the Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has warned critical infrastructure vandals in the country to desist as the corps will not relent in meeting their actions with the full...

Osun State, Local Governments Launches Electronic State of Origin Certificate Portal

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2024February 15, 20240

The Osun State government has digitalized the issuance of state and local government certificates of origin starting from today. The state government under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke in collaboration with the State Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) enjoined the general public to hereby obtain their Automated...

Valentine’s Day: Hon. Chiedo Urge FCT residents to Unite for Community Progress

NewsDeskNgFeb 14, 2024February 14, 20240

A leading Aspirant of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Hon. Dr. Chibuke Casimir Chiedo for the Chairmanship of Kuje Area Council has enjoined Nigerians and especially the people of Kuje Area Council on the importance of using this year’s St Valentine’s Day ceremony to unite for the progress and betterment...

Rep Bagos condemns killing of 4 in Plateau

NewsDeskNgFeb 14, 2024February 14, 20240

…Says Nigeria long overdue for state police Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos has condemned the killing of four people in Miango District of Bassa local government area of Plateau state saying Nigeria is long overdue for the creation of...

Safety Standards: We will not entertain any erring company – Reps C’ttee

NewsDeskNgFeb 12, 2024February 12, 20240

The House of Representatives has unveiled plans to clamp down on erring oil and gas, power, telecommunication, construction companies, among others as part of ongoing efforts geared toward ensuring safety of Nigerians across the country. Chairman, House Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations, Hon. Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi who issued the...

Former Taraba State Gov. Darius morns Herbert Wigwe

NewsDeskNgFeb 12, 2024February 12, 20240

Arch. Darius Ishaku, Former governor of Taraba State has described the death of Dr. Herbert Wigwe as unfortunate and very shocking. The former governor in a press statement said, he is saddened over the news of the loss of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, who died in a helicopter crash. “I have...

Governor Adeleke Commissions new Fire Service Trucks, Promises to Unveil Disaster Management Strategy

NewsDeskNgFeb 12, 2024February 12, 20240

Governor Ademola Adeleke on Monday commissioned newly bought fire service trucks for the state fire service, promising to soon unveil the state’s disaster management strategy. The last time the state government bought fire trucks was during the Olagunsoye Oyinlola administration while former Governor Rauf Aregbesola was on record to have...

Job Creation: NASENI to revamp 50 thousand tractors, 10 thousand Police vehicles nationwide

NewsDeskNgFeb 11, 2024February 11, 20240

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASSENI), is set to revamp more than 10,000 redundant tractors and convert 5,000 Police vehicles, in a bid to create thousands of jobs and boost the country’s security. The Chief Executive officer of NASENI, Mr Khalil Halilu, disclosed this to newsmen over...