Obaseki Celebrates Aikhomu at 65, Bags Traditional Title
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has celebrated Rear Admiral Joe Aikhomu on his 65th birthday and the conferment of a prestigious traditional title on him by the Okaijesan of Esanland, and Ojirrua of Irrua, HRH Alhaji W. O….
BREAKING $5.3bn Chinese Loans for Sovereignty Saga: CNPP Moves Against Amaechi, Wants Minister to Step Aside
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has demanded that the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi immediately steps aside while the probe of the alleged lethal clauses in Article 8(1) of the commercial loan agreement signed between Nigeria and Export-Import…
NCDC Might Understudy Kogi’s Success in Managing COVID-19 – Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has stated that the Nigeria Centre for Diseases Control (NCDC) can now understudy the state’s success in managing COVID-19. Governor Yahaya Bello disclosed this on Friday while speaking to journalists at the Eid ground in…
Okowa Speaks on PENGASSAN and Nigerian Oil Industry
…Plus What PENGASSON Said About Delta State Government Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has lauded the role of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) in ensuring peaceful operations in the oil and gas sector…
Gombe Governor Felicitates with Muslim Ummah on Eid el-Kabir
Gombe state Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year’s Eid el-Kabir sallah celebration. In a goodwill message, the Governor admonished the faithful to remain steadfast in prayers for peace, prosperity…
COVID-19: Govt Calls for Strict Adherence to Protocols as Edo Records 5 New Deaths
The Edo State Government has urged residents to strictly adhere to set guidelines to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as the death toll for the virus hits 77. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, who spoke to…
Governor Inuwa Yahaya Signs Revised 2020 Budget After Downward Review
…Appropriation Slashed from N130.8bn to N107bn Gombe state Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has signed the revised 2020 budget into law. The initially signed budget, tagged ‘budget of change’ was 130, 828,737,593.48 billion and now reviewed downward to the sum…
Obaseki, Silent Performer, with over 3,000 Projects Awaiting Commissioning – Edo PDP Chair
…Charges Security Agencies, Electoral Commission on Free, Credible Guber Poll Chairman of the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Aziegbemi, has described Governor Godwin Obaseki as “a noiseless achiever, who works more and talks less,” noting that the governor’s…
601 Repentant Insurgents’ Graduation from Malam Sidi Camp Excites Gombe Governor
…Speaks Operation Safe CORRIDOR, Describes Programme as Panacea to Peace, Security Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has described the Federal Government’s programme of de-radicalization, rehabilitation and re-integration of repentant insurgents as a panacea to restoring peace and reducing…
Edo Govt Condemns Attacks on Guests at Oba’s Palace, Fingers APC, Ize-Iyamu, Oshiomhole for Sponsoring Thugs
The Edo State Government has condemned the attack on its guests, notably governors and other Very Important Persons (VIPs), on Saturday, at the Oba’s Palace in Benin City, prequel to the flag-off of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s campaign for re-election. In…
Anambra Police Ends Dynasty of 103 Cult Members, Recovers Sophisticated Weapons
The Street Reporters Newspaper reports that in order to stem the tide of cultism and other nefarious activities in Anambra State, the State Command Special Anti-cult unit (SPACS) has raided various hideouts where suspected cultists hibernate and arrested the syndicates…