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Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has called for collaboration between the Federal Government, Stakeholders and the grassroots to eliminate Oil Bunkering and Pipeline vandalism in the State. Uzodimma made the call in a meeting with the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre l Sylva; the Chief of Defense Staff, Lucky Irabor and the CEO of NNPC PLC, Mele Kyari at the Government House. The Governor revealed that his administration […]

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has congratulated his predecessor, Willie Obiano on his 67th birthday. A message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, hailed Obiano for his passionate service to the people of the state. The message noted that Anambrarians and Nigerians will look back in history to appreciate his exemplary leadership and contributions to infrastructural development and community service.

Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has given the Federal government a two-week ultimatum following the failure of the government to implement the new hazard allowance rate proposed in December 2021. In an interview with Boss Radio news, the President of the NARD, Imo State Chapter, Emeka Ojiaku, says the Association is demanding for their Medical funds. Ojiaku demands that hazard allowances reflect on their Salary. The President speaks on […]

Delta State Police Command have foiled a kidnap operation and rescued a victim in the Sapele area of the State. State Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, while confirming the incident, said exhibits recovered from the scene included one locally-made shotgun, an operational vehicle suspected to have been stolen, among others.

Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has harped on the need for security agencies to map efficient methods of tackling insurgency and other forms of criminality in the country. Abiodun made known when he received the new State Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Niyi Ajibola, in Abeokuta, the state capital. He stated that security was not only about providing the needed weapons, but adequate welfare to the […]

The Chief Executive Officer of Havana Group, Mike Ikoku, has expressed happiness on the approval of Bizzibodi 100.1fm Owerri for commercial broadcasting by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC. Ikoku expressed his happiness during an interview with Boss Radio Correspondent on Friday in Abuja.   He further reveals the reason for an indigenous Radio Station.

Plateau State government has revoked the licenses of all Nursery, Primary, and Secondary Schools in the State. State Commissioner for Education, Elizabeth Wampum, disclosed this at a press conference in Jos, the State Capital. Wampum said the decision was taken after it was discovered that 5,000 Private Schools were operating without a license.

Lagos State Government has advocated the sustenance of exclusive breastfeeding across the different levels of Society. State Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Olusegun Ogboye, made the call during a press briefing organized to outline planned activities of the State government to commemorate the 2022 World Breastfeeding Week. Ogboye added that the government would continue to inform, educate and empower sector players to provide and sustain breastfeeding-friendly environments.

Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo, the State Capital has sentenced 21-year-old Uduak Akpan to death by hanging for the murder of a job seeker, Iniubong Umoren. Delivering judgment, the trial Judge, Bassey Nkanang, found the accused guilty of rape and accordingly sentenced him to life imprisonment for having carnal knowledge of the deceased. Justice Nkanang, however, discharged and acquitted the convict’s father, Frank Akpan, and sister, Anwan […]