State Governments Receive N108bn To Tackle Flood, Erosion

The Federal Government will release N108 billion to 36 states and FCT to tackle flooding and other natural disaster in their respective states. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this at the State House in Abuja, while receiving the Speaker of the House of Representatives Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, described the situation in Maiduguri as a “national calamity”. “The President has shown his zeal, willingness and commitment to partner with the states towards addressing these issues. “Recently,...

Who Owns  200-Hectare Ogun State Rice Farm?

Farmer and State Government Present Conflicting Claims A farmer, Bello Zabarmawa, has refuted claims made by the Ogun State government and Governor Dapo Abiodun regarding the ownership of a 200-hectare rice farm in Magboro, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area. Zabarmawa asserted that the rice plantation, which the Governor inaugurated on 19 August, is a private venture funded by him, not a state government project as claimed. Zabarmawa, a special adviser to the Kebbi State Governor, explained...

New Anambra Electoral Law Captures Tenure of LG Chairmen and Councillors To Two Years

The Anambra State House of Assembly has amended the State Electoral (Amendment No 3) Law 2024 to capture the tenure of Local Government Chairmen and Councillors to two years. The State House of Assembly passed the amendment during plenary in Awka thereby becoming the three times Anambra State Electoral Law was amended this year precisely the last one month. At a resumed plenary on Thursday, the House passed the Anambra State Electoral (Amendment No 3)...

Tinubu, King Charles Ill Deliberate On Innovative Approaches To Climate Financing

President Bola Tinubu and King Charles Ill have deliberated on innovative approaches to climate financing during a private meeting at Buckingham Palace. President Tinubu was warmly received on Wednesday in London by His Majesty King Charles III and the meeting of the two leaders highlighted the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The two leaders during the meeting shared ideas for innovative approaches to climate financing and funding, expressing mutual interest...

Anambra Assembly Amends Electoral Law Two Weeks to LG Election

… Passes Market Safety Bill The Anambra State House of Assembly has yet again amended the Anambra State Electoral Law for the third time since the law was passed only less than four months ago. The Anambra State Electoral Bill 2024 which was introduced to the Assembly was passed into law in two days and almost two months later, was amended twice. With only two weeks to the Anambra State Local Government Election slated for...

Tinubu Moves From China to UK to Discuss Climate Change

…New York is next on the list King Charles III hosted Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, reaffirming the strong diplomatic ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. According to a statement released Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, this marked the first formal meeting between the two leaders since their interaction at the COP 28 Climate Summit in Dubai last year. Onanuga added that...

APC Commiserates With Borno Govt, People Over Flooding

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with the government and people of Borno State over the flooding caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka Esq. in a press statement on Wednesday, sympathized, especially with those who have been displaced or have lost their means of livelihood as a result of the flooding. The statement read, “We are deeply saddened by the pain and suffering...

Ododo Commends Kogi Youths, Students For Their Support

…Reiterates Commitment To Infrastructural Development Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has commended the Kogi youths and students for their unwavering support and cooperation, urging them to shun violence and embrace peace. Ododo, who was represented by the Auditor General for Local Government, Hon Yakubu Adabenege, made this known during a programme titled, “Ododo Students Parley”., where the students and youths have been described as intellectual, innovative, creative, and peaceful, and have contributed immensely to...

NAF, MESL Reaffirm Commitment In Safeguarding National Assets

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL) have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure the security of critical national assets across the country. Kabiru Ali, Group Captain, Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, in a press statement on Wednesday, noted that the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar stated this on Tuesday, during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Hydropolis Free Trade...

House Of Representatives To Reconvene September 24 Following Revised Schedule

The Federal House of Representatives, set to reconvene from its annual recess on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, following a revised schedule. The initial resumption date of September 17 was adjusted, as stated in an internal memo issued by Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, Clerk of the House, on behalf of the House leadership. A statement on Wednesday from the House spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, Jr., noted that “during the recess, members were actively engaged in their constituencies, addressing...

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