Senator Ekwunife Restates Need for Local Government Autonomy in Nigeria
The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District and a frontline Governorship Aspirant for the 2021 Anambra Governorship election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Uche Ekwunife has once again restated the need for local governments autonomy…
CONFIRMED! NSCDC Boss Gets Tenure Extension
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ‘NSCDC’, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu on Sunday dispelled the insinuations by some mischief makers that his tenure which was to end on July 17, 2020 has been extended for 5-years….
Edo Govt synergises with security agencies to check drug abuse
The Edo State Government has said it is partnering with relevant security and drug regulatory agencies to check the increasing incidence of drug abuse in the state. Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues, Hon. Marie Edeko, said this during…
Buhari Names Railway Complex after Goodluck Jonathan
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the naming of the operational hub of the Itakpe-Warri line, the Railway Complex in Agbor, after former President Goodluck Jonathan. Presidential aide, Tolu Ogunlesi announced the news on Saturday via Twitter. Ogunlesi credited the news…
72 kwara APC Elders Declares Total Support for Governor AbdulRazaq
72 members of the ilorin west Apc Elder Forum have organised a special prayer for the success of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasazaq’s administration. The prayer which was held in ilorin, in total compliant to the Covid-19 protocol of social distancing and…
COVID-19: Edo Govt seeks increased private sector involvement in control effort
The Edo State Government has called for increased participation of the private sector and other stakeholders to complement its efforts in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as confirmed cases in the state rise to 1885. The state Commissioner…
2 Gombe Agencies Get New DGs
Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of Engr. Idris Mohammed Mahdi as Director-General (DG), Gombe State Joint Project Development Agency. Similarly, the Governor has approved the appointment of Dr. Kabiru Usman Hassan as Director -General,…
Edo discharges 51 more COVID-19 patients, records two new deaths as confirmed cases reach 1874
The Edo State Government has announced the recovery and discharge of 51 more coronavirus (COVID-19) patients who have tested negative for the virus and cleared from the state’s isolation centres to reunite with the society. The state Commissioner for Health,…
Edo Govt Intensifies Campaign on Physical Distancing, Use of Face Masks, Others as Confirmed Cases Rise
The Edo State Government has reiterated the need for residents to adhere to preventive measures such as use of face masks, hand washing and physical distancing to protect themselves and others from being infected with coronavirus (COVID-19) as confirmed cases…
Arakunrin: The Rigged in Governor and his Riggers
Ondo Drama: Season 1, Scene 1- 5 By Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi 2020 has been a year of many dramas. As the catchy and significant 20 and 20 figure suggests, it came with big hopes and expectations of favour and…
Stringent Law Against Rape, Kidnapping, Others Underway in Gombe
Gombe State Government has said it is open to alliance with any organisation whose thematic area is to address the incidences of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in the state. The Secretary to the state Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar…
