Ekiti government approves increase in subvention to higher institutions

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has announced the approval of increase in the subvention to all state owned higher institutions in the state. Olayinka Oyebode, Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor in a press statement on Monday stated that the decision is in recognition of the role played by the higher institutions in the state’s development, and in fulfillment of the Governor’s promise to prioritise higher education and ensure that Ekiti State maintains its...

Group Charges Governor Soludo to Constitute ANSIEC or Face Legal Action

Three concerned Anambra citizens have expressed their utter dissatisfaction with the silence of the Anambra State government over the conduct of local government elections for a whole two years. In a letter written by Enwezor and Co, one of the leading law firms in Anambra State, on behalf of the concerned citizens and addressed to the governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, the group expressed their utmost desire to help redirect the governor to...

Ogun @48: Gov Abiodun restates commitment to infrastructural development

Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has restated his administration’s commitment to the development of the state as well as his desire to improve the well-being of the citizens. Abiodun disclosed this on Saturday, to mark the 48th anniversary of the creation of the state. It will be recalled that Ogun State was created in 1976 by the regime of the late General Murtala Mohammed. Abiodun noted that despite various challenges, the Gateway State...

Anambra Police Deploys Massive Enforcement for Today’s Rerun Elections

….Restricts Vehicular Movement In Nnewi North, Orumba North LGAs In view of the rerun elections in Nnewi North and Orumba North Local Government Areas of Anambra State scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2024, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Aderemi Adeoye has ordered massive deployment of personnel to provide adequate security for the electorate as well as officials taking part in the election. This was contained...

Anambra: INEC commences distribution of sensitive materials ahead of Saturday, election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State has commenced the distribution of sensitive materials to Nnewi North and Orumba North Local Government Areas (LGAs) ahead of Saturday, February 3, 2024 rerun election in the state. According to reports, the distribution exercise took place at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Awka, on Friday and was supervised by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu. While addressing journalists, Dr. Agwu said that the...

Unknown gunmen attack on operatives of Ebonyi State Police Command on patrol along Ngbo-Effium road in Ohaukwu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state has resulted in the death of a policeman, while another officer sustained injury. The State Police Command disclosed this in a statement signed by the acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, on Friday. The statement noted that the hoodlums operated in an ash coloured Toyota Sienna. The attack took...

Federal Fire Service Ask To Refund Over N1bn COVID Fund Within A Week

The Federal Fire Service has been given one week to refund one point four billion naira to the Federation Account. The House of Representatives gave the directive for the failure of the Service to appear before the House Committee to clarify how the COVID-19 intervention funds allocated to the service was utilized after several invitations by the Green Chamber. Mr. Bamidele Salami, Chairman, of the House Committee on Public Account, gave the order during its...

Household of David Church in flames, ravaging properties worth millions

A raging fire on Wednesday evening had claimed properties worth millions of naira belonging to the Household of David Church, on Adeniyi Jones Street, Ikeja Lagos. An eyewitness, a church worker told newsmen said the church was expecting thousands of people in the church on the evening of Wednesday for its 5-day annual crusade before the fires started at about 11 am. “We have been making arrangements, even went as far as decorating the place and...

Reactions as Anambra Government Proposes a 10-Storey Hotel

The proposed 10-story world-class hotel in Awka, by the government of Anambra State, has continued to generate debate with many people finding fault with the idea or its mention. This prompted the press secretary to the governor, Christian Aburime, to write a full article dedicated to the proposed project. In the article entitled, “Why Anambra Needs a World-class Hotel in Awka”, the press secretary argued that world-class hotels are a status symbol that both points...

Nigerian Army strikes down 4 terrorists in Zamfara, Katsina

Nigerian troops of the joint task force “Operation Hadarin Daji” have gunned down four terrorists in separate attacks in Northwest Zamfara and Katsina States. Two of the terrorists were slain in Zamfara on January 29 when the army raided their forest hideout. One of the deceased outlaws is a notorious terrorist kingpin called Sainaje. With two of their men down, other gang members retreated to escape meeting the same fate, abandoning their prisoners. The troops...

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