Cherwell District Council, UK Celebrates Okeke As first Black Councillor, Chairman

In celebration of Black History Month, the first black councillor and chairman of Cherwell District Council, United Kingdom Dr. Chukwudi Okeke has been recognized for his historic achievements. Dr. Okeke who hails for Amaokpala Community in Orumba North Council Area was elected as the council’s first black councillor in 2022 and becoming chairman in 2024. In an interview, Dr. Okeke expressed his pride and honor in serving Cherwell District, stating that his role represents a...

App To Tackle Information Leakage, Others Launched In Borno State

The Borno State has launched an e-staff web app to safeguard government institutions’ sensitive information and documents from leakage and unauthorized access. The WebApp was unveiled on Monday during a five-day capacity-building workshop organized by the Borno state government, AMSAM Konsult Ltd, with the support of the Multi-sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP), for information managers across the state in Maiduguri. Declaring the workshop open, the Commissioner for Information and Home Security, Prof Usman Tar, said...

Hoodlums Set 2 Rivers LG Secretariats Ablaze Amid Post-Election Political Unrest

Tensions have escalated in Rivers State as hoodlums, taking advantage of the withdrawal of police personnel, set ablaze at least two local government secretariats. This development follows the recent directive by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, for the removal of police officers stationed at local government areas across the state. The violence began shortly after the swearing-in of newly elected council chairmen by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The secretariats of Eleme and Ikwerre Local...

Keyamo, Brazilian Ambassador Discuss Direct Flights Between Nigeria and Brazil

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has commenced discussions with the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete, to activate the Bilateral Air Service Agreement, BASA, between both countries and initiate direct flights. This was revealed in a statement signed by the minister’s media aide, Tunde Moshood, on Monday. According to the statement, this strategic meeting is part of efforts to revive the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Nigeria and Brazil in 2018,...

NAFDAC Staff Down Tools Nationwide Over Promotion, Salary Arrears, and Welfare Concerns

The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies, SSASCGOC, an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has commenced an indefinite strike over unresolved issues related to staff welfare. The strike, which began on Monday, 7th October 2024, was triggered by several demands, including the review of the 2024 promotion examination results, the appointment of directors for Public Affairs/Special Duties, the NAFDAC...

Over 2,000 Nigerians in Lebanon Hesitant to Leave Amid Israel-Hezbollah War

The Federal Government has raised concerns over the reluctance of many Nigerians residing in Lebanon to return home, despite the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. A statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, revealed that although there are over 2,000 Nigerians in Lebanon, only about 500 have registered for evacuation. “Even though most of them have not indicated a willingness to return home in spite of the persuasion...

Fubara To Swear In 23 New Rivers LG Chairmen, Sunday

The 23 chairmen declared winners after the result of the Rivers State Local Government Council election, which was held on Saturday, was announced will on Sunday afternoon be sworn in by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, the Secretary to the State Government disclosed this in a statement he signed on Sunday, noting that the chairmen would be sworn in at 4 pm. The statement read: “His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the Governor...

Rivers Poll: Atiku Lauds Rivers People For Rejecting Self-serving Godfather

The former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lauded Rivers State people for rejecting the machinations of self-serving godfathers in Saturday’s Rivers State council poll. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections stated this in his X handle on Sunday. Atiku said, “With the conclusion of the local government election in Rivers State, the shadows of political intimidation and judicial chicanery have dissipated, paving the way for the noble pursuit of...

LG Poll: Timi Frank Charges Rivers’ People To Stand By Fubara 

…Warns IGP Egbetokun Not To Cause Anarchy In Rivers LAGOS – Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank on Friday, called on the people of Rivers State to stand firmly behind Governor Siminilaye Fubara to enable the state conduct a free, fair and credible Local government elections. Frank who made the call in a statement in Abuja, however warned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, not to...

Osun State Vs Segilola: Ministry Probe Claims, Cautions Against Divestment 

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is probing the claims and counter-claims of Osun State Government and Thor Explorations Limited, owners of the Segilola Resources Operating Limited over taxation and operational matters. Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development announced on Friday that a fact-finding team has been set up to engage both parties towards resolving the dispute and restoring industrial harmony. Led by Dr. Mary Ogbe, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals...

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com