In implementing the eight-year tenure policy for directors by the federal government, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the retirement of four of its directors. In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, Mr Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, however, explained that clinical officers in the medical cadre were exempt from this policy, as clarified in Circular MH. 7205/T/31 dated September 7, 2023. The statement reads in parts:...

Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has distanced his government from the alleged ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages in Suleja and eight other local governments sharing boundaries with the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Recall that the State Liquor and Licencing Board, through the Secretary, Malam Ibrahim Mohammed, said in a statement issued to newsmen in Minna that the ban on alcohol takes immediate effect on Monday in Suleja and eight other local governments...

The Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah says the 2024 budget will engender disruptive economic growth, radical infrastructural development, and efficient service delivery. Mbah stated this on Wednesday when he assented to the 2024 Enugu State Appropriation Law at the EXCO Chambers of the Lion Building, Government House Enugu. “What this budget signing means to the people of Enugu is that we are going to be spending over N400bn on capital projects in the...

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has urged Christians to resist elements of religious disharmony across the state. Zulum while felicitating with Christians in the state for this year’s Christmas celebration, called on Nigerians not to allow those who seek to shorten the harmony that exists between the different religions, noting that the enemies of the country attack people regardless of their religions. “The security challenges we faced affected us as citizens, regardless of our...

Oba Francis Alao, Akinbola I, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Oyo State has advocated for the transfer of control of the 774 local government areas in Nigeria to traditional rulers for optimal performance. Alao, who is also Vice-Chairman of Oyo State Traditional Council, made the call in an interview with newsmen during the recent visit of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, to his palace at Orile-Igbon in...