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Oyo Governor, Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To 30th King Of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Adeyeri II
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Thursday presented a staff of office to the new King of Iseyin town, Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri III, Ajirotutu I. Iseyin is an ancient town which is home to over 200,000 residents. It is the headquarters of a local government council in Oyo State. The presentation of […]
Fubara Signs N800billion Budget Into Law
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, signed into law, the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N800bn barely 24 hours after he presented the budget estimates to the state House of Assembly led by Edison Ehie. Ehie and other four lawmakers subsequently approved the bill and the governor assented to it on Thursday. The signing ceremony […]
Niger Delta Ministry Owes Contractors Over N50 Billion – Minister
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Abubakar Momoh, has said that the ministry owes contractors over N50 billion from projects executed, ongoing projects and abandoned projects. Momoh stated this when he appeared before a Joint Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to defend his 2024 budget and explain how his budget performed in 2023. […]
There’s Nothing Wrong With Filming Policemen On Duty — FPRO
The Nigeria Police Force has affirmed that citizens have the right to record videos of police officers while they are on duty. The Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated this in response to an X user, #Boy_Cyril, who reported being extorted by police officers for recording them during a stop-and-search operation. #Boy_Cyril wrote, “Sir, is it […]
Tenant kidnaps landlord’s child three days after renting apartment
Ayet-to-be identified woman has abducted two four-year-old children in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State. One of the abducted minors is said to be the son of her landlord while the other is the child of a neighbour. The woman whose whereabouts has yet to be known was said to have whisked both minors away […]
JUST IN: Rivers State Attorney-General, Adangor resigns
The Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacheaus Adangor, has resigned based on “personal principles”. Adangor informed the state Governor, Sim Fubara of his resignation in a letter addressed to him, which was dated November 14, 2023. The letter said: “I hereby give Your Excellency Notice of my resignation as the Honourable […]
Lalong To Resign As Minister, Set To Join Senate
Barring any last-minute changes, the Minister for Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong is expected to leave his ministerial position to assume a Senate seat. Following a Court of Appeal ruling affirming his win in the Plateau South Senatorial election, there are indications that Lalong is poised to join the Senate. It was reported that Lalong […]
Rivers Crisis: I Declare the Seats of 25 Defectors Vacant – Edison Ehie
The Speaker of the factional Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Edison Ehie has declared vacant the seat of 25 members of the Rivers House of Assembly that defected from APC to PDP. Ehie noted that the 1999 constitution has stated clearly the fate of individual who defected froma party to another. Fubara said […]
President Tinubu swears in Adamu as new ICPC chairman, Olaopa FCSC chairman
President Bola Tinubu, has officially sworn in Musa Adamu as the new Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ceremony took place in the State House Council Chambers, preceding the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Additionally, Professor Tunji Olaopa, was sworn in as the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service […]
Breaking: Lagos State budgets N2.24 trillion for 2024, allocates 54.4% for capital expenditure
The Lagos state government has presented a N2.24 trillion budget for the 2024 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly for deliberation and approval. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented the 2024 appropriation bill tagged “Budget of Renewal” to the state’s legislature today. The Governor said the budget comprises of N1.22 trillion as capital expenditure for […]