Kogi: Gov Ododo under fire for appointing Ali Bello as CoS despite N3bn fraud case
The newly inaugurated governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, is under fire for appointing his predecessor, Yahaya Bello’s nephew, Ali Bello, who is being investigated for a N3 billion fraud…
Relocation of FAAN, CBN: Shettima lampoons those opposing Tinubu’s decision
Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has lampooned those opposing the Bola Tinubu administration’s decision to relocate some departments and units of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and Federal Airports…
Abia govt bans ‘Take Away” foils
Abia State ministry of environment has banned the use of Styrofoam foils, popularly known as ‘Take Away’. The ministry in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Environment, Philemon Ogbonna…
Give account for over N40 trillion LGA allocations or face legal action – SERAP tells governors, Wike
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the 36 state governors in Nigeria and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike to “disclose details of…
Makinde presents instruments of office to six monarchs
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented instruments of office to six traditional rulers in the state. It was gathered that the new traditional rulers included; Chief Oyelowo Joseph…
Nigerian govt to probe corrupt allegations against Naval chief
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has promised to probe the corrupt allegations against the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla. This is according to…
Fish out policemen that assaulted our members – NUJ to IGP Egbetokun
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has urged the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to fish out the police officers that assaulted two of its members. It was gathered that…
Widow seeks Soludo’s intervention as brother-in-law sacks her, children from late husband’s compound
A 37-year-old widow, Chinenye Okonkwo, is seeking the intervention by Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo, after she was sent packing from her late husband’s compound by his brother. The young…
Deceased Fire Officer: Gov Mbah committed to family’s welfare – Nwodo
Tears flowed freely on Friday as family members, friends, sympathizers and officials of the Enugu State Fire Service gathered in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area to bid farewell to late Fire…
Blake Resort: Cross River govt signs over N2bn deal on entertainment centre
The Government of Cross River State, through one of its agencies, the Cross River State Tourism Bureau, signed an expandable N2 billion deal on Friday with a development partner, Blake…