Chief Akai Egwuonwu, an aspirant for Anambra South senatorial by-election on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has said that one of the major attractions to his aspiration is that he is homegrown. Responding to an interview question as to why many media influencers are favourbly disposed to his desire to replace Late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, Chief Akai said that one of the reasons is that he is indigenous. “Considering that I...

Individuals who have Ondo State Government property in their possession have been directed to return it immediately or face the wrath of the law. The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo, in a statement on Friday, noted that a large number of the state’s properties are in the hands of private individuals one year after the death of the former governor of the state, Rotimi Akeredolu. The state Attorney General and Commissioner for...

The Cross River State Government has declared Friday, December 27, and Tuesday, December 31, 2024, as work-free days for civil and public servants, to encourage full participation in its flagship tourism event, Carnival Calabar. The announcement aligns with the state’s policy of promoting active involvement in the globally renowned carnival, which has become a key cultural and tourism highlight. According to a press statement on Thursday signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,...

…Flags Off  Construction Of Itawure – Okemesi Road The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday said his administration has achieved over 90 percent of the promises he made to Ekiti people during his electioneering campaign. The Governor, who disclosed this during the flag off of  Itawure – Okemeei road, stated that his government had lit up over 30 communities that had been in darkness for close to 20 years. He assured the residents...

Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has sympathiesed with the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar. Ododo, in a condolence message he personally signed, described the late Hajiya Maryam as a compassionate and selfless individual whose life was defined by love, charity, and service to humanity. He acknowledged that the loss of a mother is always profound, as mothers hold a unique and irreplaceable role...

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State on Wednesday announced the creation of Ministries of Skills and Entrepreneur Development as well as Transportation. The two new ministries came one day after seven commissioners, nine permanent secretaries and nine special advisers were sworn in by the governor. The Governor while speaking during the maiden extended State Executive Council meeting, explained that the ministries were created to add more value to his administration and the state. “We have...