The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo has sympathised with victims of the recent boat mishap that claimed the lives of some passengers who are indigenes of Kogi State. The Governor, who expressed sadness over the boat accident said he was particularly concerned that most of the victims were women, petty traders and artisans who are involved in legitimate business activities to earn a living and contribute to the economy of the state. A...

The Institute of Leadership Coaching and Strategy (ILCS) has identified bad leadership recruitment processes since 1960, as the reason Nigeria is poor. The President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the institute, Dr Azeez Olasunkade made the remark at the  inaugural Induction Ceremony of ILCS yesterday in Lagos, during the maiden induction, with the theme: “ Nigeria at 64: The Leadership Factor-Which Way Out?” It had in attendance various technocrats, professionals among others physically...

The Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress may shut down activities in the affected states from Monday in Katsina, Cross River, and Zamfara states over the non-implementation of the new minimum wage of N70,000, after the Imo State Government sanctioned the implementation of the N70,000 wage on Tuesday. It was learned that the remaining states yet to implement the N70,000 minimum wage for workers are making last-minute moves to ensure the Nigeria Labour Congress does...

…Committee Targets More  The Edo State Vehicle Recovery Committee has retrieved 30 state-owned vehicles from officials of the immediate past administration under former Governor Godwin Obaseki. The Chairman of the recovery committee, Kelly Okungbowa, announced the development in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, on Thursday. Okungbowa disclosed that the latest recovery, which took place last Friday, included one Hilux van and two Toyota Hiace buses. He further...

…Defendants To Remain In EFCC Custody The Federal Capital Territory High Court presided over by Justice Maryann Anenih has fixed December 10, 2024 for rulings on the bail applications by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and two others. The Judge fixed the date after taking arguments for and against the bail request by Bello’s lawyer, Joseph Bodunde Dauda, SAN and the Prosecution’s Counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN. The former Governor and two...

The traditional ruler of Amaifeke Ancient Royalty, Eze E.C. Okeke who is also the chairman, southeast council of traditional rulers has reaffirmed that the ban on all cultural festivals across Igboland is still in force. Eze Okeke in a press statement he personally signed said the region was still in mourning the demise of its illustrious sons and daughter, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Ifeanyi Ubah, Ogbonnaya Onu and Ngozi Onwenu, respectively. He pointed out that it...