Ekiti Govt issues advisory to residents on how to manage heat waves

The Ekiti State Ministry of Health and Human Services has sent an advisory to residents urging them to take appropriate caution with current inclement weather and energy (light) situation, which can pose serious health risks. A press statement on Tuesday signed by Dr. Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services, noted that to ensure the safety and well-being of our community during such extreme weather events, the government advised the following measures: “Stay Hydrated:...

FG tackles PDP governors for comparing Nigeria to Venezuela

The Federal Government has tackled Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for comparing Nigeria’s economic challenges to that of Venezuela. The Minister of Information & National Orientation, Mohammed Idris in a press statement on Tuesday noted that the Governors owe Nigerians an account of increased allocations The statement read, “We welcome their call for a bipartisan approach to solving our nation’s economic and security problems. “As critical stakeholders and leaders...

Ned Nwoko pushes to legalise gun ownership by civilians for self-defense

Senator Ned Nwoko, the lawmaker representing Delta North senatorial district, wants the Senate to amend the existing law that prohibits Nigerians from bearing firearms for self-defence. The Firearms Control Act No. 32 of 1959 provides that no person shall have in his possession or under his control, any firearm or ammunition except such person has a license from the President or the Inspector General of Police. With the alarming escalation of attacks, abductions for ransom...

Enugu Lawmakers Amends ENSIEC Law, Empowers Commission To Charge Parties

Under order 14 rule 107 subsection 1 of the Enugu State House of Assembly standing orders, the bill for a law to amend the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission Law Cap 59 Revised Laws of Enugu State 2004 HB. 3, 2024, on Tuesday was considered, read for the 3rd time and passed by the Speaker Rt. Hon. Uche Ugwu. Introducing the executive bill to the House, Minority Leader Iloabuchi Aniagu, member representing Nkanu West Constituency...

Enugu State Government Plans to Establish Ranch Not RUGA

To curb open grazing and its attendant disadvantages, the Enugu State Government has resolved to establish a ranch in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area. The government’s decision however generated public outcry accusing them of cunningly pandering to RUGA policy instead of utilizing such lands for other agricultural purposes. “Establishing a ranch and handing it over to Fulani herders amounts to setting up a Fulani colony in your state. This is RUGA v2. You can paint it...

Anti-Corruption Agency Seals 10 Warehouses For Hoarding Grains In Kano

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has confiscated ten warehouses containing assorted foodstuffs in the Dawanau area of Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State have been confiscated by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission for alleged hoarding of grains to maximize profits. Mr Muhyi Magaji, the commission’s Chairman, disclosed this to newsmen shortly after confiscating the warehouses in Dawanau International Grains Market, Singer Market, and Kwari Textiles Market on...

Reflections about Governor Soludo’s Early Re-election Bid

“Many people still complain that since his election, Soludo has reverted to his old self in which many allege that he claims to know everything” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Sworn in exactly one year and ten months ago, after his successful election on the strength of his predecessor’s political mobilization and his own pedigree as a public intellectual and former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo emerged easily as one with the...

Kashimbila Dam, Airport Will Boost Tourism In Taraba – Gov. Kefas

Taraba state government says the newly completed Kashimbila dam and airport in Takum Local Government area have the potential to boost tourism in the southern part of the state. The Special Adviser to Governor Agbu Kefas on Media and Digital Communication, Mr Emmanuel Bello stated this in a statement issued to newsmen in Jalingo on Friday. “The dam, with an installed capacity of 40 megawatts, was a massive boost to electricity in the state, especially...

Winners of Anambra National Assembly Re-run Election Sworn-in

The member-elect for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Hon. Peter Uzokwe, and member-elect for Orumba North and Orumba South Federal Constituency, Hon. Princess Chinwe Nnabuife, have been sworn-in as members of the House of Representatives. The swearing-in took place during plenary on Tuesday. On Monday, February 7th, the members-elect were issued with their certificates of return by the INEC, and on Tuesday, they were administered with an oath of office and sworn...

Primary school teachers in Ekiti get car, housing loans as Oyebanji releases N200m

To enhance the performance of teachers in primary schools, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has approved the release of the sum N200 million for car and housing loans to primary school teachers in the state. A press statement on Thursday signed by Olayinka Oyebode, Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, noted that the action was taken in fulfilment of the Governor’s pledge to ensure that teachers in public primary schools in the state start...

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