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...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured Nigerians that his administration will continue to provide palliatives to ease the effects of the ongoing reforms. In his Christmas message to Nigerians on Sunday, he pointed out that the ongoing reforms are necessary and would be followed by a new era of prosperity. Tinubu noted that Christmas time presents an opportunity for people of all faiths to enjoy the company of their families, the president reminded citizens of the...

Gombe State Labour Party (LP) gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 general elections, Keftin Amuga has challenged  Gombe State Governor and Chairman of Northern States Governors’ Forum, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to prove that he is not anti-christian by releasing from prison custody seven detainees arrested since 2021 after the crises that followed the selection of Mai Tangle in Billiri Local Government Area (LGA). Governor Inuwa was roundly condemned for insisting on installing the current occupier...

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has presented 25 ambulances to all the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state and tertiary institutions, including firefighting vans to the state’s fire service in Lokoja, Kogi State. Bello took the action as part of efforts to further aid the smooth functioning of the state’s health sector, adjudged as one of the best in the country in line with the state government’s prioritisation of the sector and to...