Governor Oborevwori Building Durable Infrastructure for Deltans – Izeze
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, Wednesday, said Governor Sheirff Oborevwori was building durable infrastructure for economic stability of the state. Speaking during an unscheduled inspection visit to the Obo River bridge along the…
CNPP Backs House of Reps, Urges Reversal of Hikes in Petrol, Cooking Gas Prices, End to Planned VAT Increment
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has thrown its weight behind the House of Representatives’ call for the federal government to reverse the recent hike in petrol pump prices and stabilize cooking gas prices. In a statement signed by…
Association of Local Governments of Nigeria Elects New National President, Others
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has elected Hon. Bello Lawal from Katsina State as its new National President during its 50th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The election followed the dissolution of…
The Patriots Inaugurate Zonal Committees for Nigeria’s Political Reform
In a historic move, The Patriots, a group of eminent Nigerians led by Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has inaugurated Zonal Advocacy Committees across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. This development aims to actualize a new People’s Constitution for Nigeria, devolving the Political…
Black Wednesday: Nigeria Mourns Many Lives Lost in Devastating Fuel Tanker Explosion, IGP Sends Condolences
A tragic fuel tanker explosion in Majiya village, Jigawa State, has claimed the lives of at least 107 people, leaving many more injured and a community in shock. The tanker, registered as KMC 6412 F, was traveling from Kano to…
Lawmakers Sound Alarm on Soaring Fuel Prices, Demand Federal Government Intervention
The House of Representatives has taken a strong stance against the recent surge in petrol and cooking gas prices, calling on the Federal Government to reverse the hike and implement emergency measures to stabilize costs. Hon. Aliyu Madaki, sponsor of…
Court Adjourns Premiere Academy Suit Against Activist Seeking Justice for Late 14-Year-Old
In a recent development, an Abuja High Court sitting in Kwali has adjourned the suit filed by Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja, against Child Rights Advocate and media personality, Dr. Lemmy Ughegbe. The suit, which seeks to stop Dr. Ughegbe from…
Oborevwori Directs Immediate Payment of Minimum Wage in Delta State
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the payment of the new minimum wage to workers in the state with effect from October. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, disclosed this, Wednesday, during a meeting…
Oyo State Deploys Reinforced Concrete Technology on Flood-Prone Road
The Oyo State government has chosen to use concrete pavement on a section of the Zion plaza-Olusoji road, which connects to the Alao-Akala expressway in Ibadan. This decision follows the destruction of the asphalt surface by floods. Mr. Busoye Ogunlade, Chairman of the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA), highlighted the completion of the rigid pavement construction at the Olusoji cross culvert approaches. He noted, “The use of reinforced concrete technology would end pavement failures caused by floods and years of infrastructural neglect.” Ogunlade praised the quality of work on the 145-meter section of the road, reassuring residents that “the solution proffered was permanent.” The construction took two weeks and will require a four-week curing period, leading to a temporary road closure from September 28th to November 9th, 2024. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes during this period. Ogunlade apologized for any inconvenience caused.
#CustomerServiceWeek2024: Unity Bank’s Boss Reaffirms Commitment to Going Above and Beyond [PHOTOS]
The Managing Director/CEO of Unity Bank Plc, Mrs. Tomi Somefun has commended the lender’s frontline staff for effectively translating its Customer Service Charter thereby forging a culture of responsiveness and exceptional partnership to demonstrate unwavering commitment to customers. In a…
Nigeria’s Economic Wake-Up Call: World Bank Exposes N10 Trillion Loss
Nigeria’s economic struggles have been longstanding, with the country grappling with fuel subsidies and exchange rate disparities that have led to significant financial losses.According to Indermit Gill, Senior Vice President of the World Bank Group, Nigeria spent a staggering N10…
