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The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has approved the commencement of full transmission of Bizzibodi 100.1fm for commercial broadcasting. This was disclosed in a letter signed by the office of the Secretary to the Commission in Abuja. According to the letter, the approval was based on the report of the successful transmission by the Station in compliance with the requirements of the NBC Act Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 […]

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has unveiled the State’s Security Outfit known as Community Volunteer Guards. Ortom, during the passing out parade of the new recruits in Makurdi, the State Capital, pledged that his administration would legally procure sophisticated weapons for the Group. The Governor revealed that his administration decided to constitute the Security Outfit due to the failure of the Federal government to disarm the Herder Farmers.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has promised that the various projects ongoing in Obio/Akpor and Port-Harcourt Local Government Areas of the State will create employment for the Youths in the Areas. Wike stated this when he visited the ongoing construction of the 11th and 12th flyovers in the State. The Governor noted that the impact of the projects would improve the socio-economic life of residents within the areas.

Ogun State Government has said the reconstruction of the Sango-Ota road on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway would be completed by December. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Waheed Odusile, in Abeokuta the state capital. According to him, the new road approval was prioritized due to the deplorable condition of the road and challenges confronting motorists. Akinsanya noted that contractors have already been mobilised to site.

Following the approval by the Federal Government to purchase N1.4 billion worth of security vehicles for Niger Republic, some Nigerians have reacted to the situation. In an interview with Boss Radio News an engineer Ebuka Nwagu says the situation is very appalling. Also speaking a Public Affairs Analyst Hillary Nwauzoije opines that such action is an embarrassment to Nigerians. An academician, Daniel Iroagba says the government is being insensitive.

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually from 1st to 7th of August, with the sole aim of creating awareness about the importance of breast feeding. In commemoration of this year’s event, Imo State Nutrition Officer, Lois Onyike, speaks on the theme ‘Step up for Breastfeeding, Educate and Support’. Onyike reveals that in the course of the celebration women will be educated on the management of breastfeeding. The Officer outlines the […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said his administration will continue to prioritize human capital development in the state Makinde stated this while declaring open a six-day training on human capital development for senior officers in the state civil service. He stated that capacity development would ensure that civil servants stand shoulder to shoulder with their counterparts in other states of the federation. The governor acknowledged civil servants as the […]

Benue State government has restricted the operations of commercial motorcycles, also known as okada, in the state. State Governor, Samuel Ortom said the decision followed the recent security alarm raised by the Nasarawa State Government and other parts of the country. Ortom revealed that commercial motorcycle operators would only be allowed to operate from 6 am to 8 pm every day until further notice. The Governor noted that security agencies state […]

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has extended the deadline for enforcement of compulsory installation of Close Circuit Television devices in all public places in the state to September 1, 2022. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Richard Olatunde, the extension is sequel to appeals from churches, mosques and other public centres to enable them to put in place necessary measures as contained in the State Executive Order. Recall that Akeredolu […]