Local News

Yobe State Governor, Mai Buni has approved the sum of N619millio for payment of gratuity and pension arrears of Local Government Personnel. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Director-General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed and made available to newsmen. According to the statement, the sum of N169, 875, 565.11 would be paid to families of 93 deceased 0fficers, while N449,624,118.61 would be paid […]

Reports say unidentified Gunmen invaded Orogwe community, in Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State. Speaking with Boss Radio News, a community member, who pleaded anonymity, narrates the incident. He adds that the incident is not a community clash. The source further, reveals that community members have deserted the area. Meanwhile, all effort to reach the Police Public Relations Officer, Micheal Abbatam proved abortive.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking against Persons, NAPTIP, has revealed efforts in fighting against Human/Child Trafficking in Imo State. In an interview with Boss Radio, NAPTIP Chairman, Ernest Ogbu, notes that the Agency is working hard to curb human trafficking. Ogbu speaks on the arrests and prosecution made so far. The World UN Trafficking Day is marked annually on July 30th.

Imo State Chapter of the National Union Road Transport Workers, NURTW, has debunked the two day warning strike by Bus Drivers in the State. Speaking with Boss Radio News, Chairman of the Union, Onyedikachi Nwosu, says the strike rumor emanated from an illegal Union. Nwosu blames opposition for spreading such news.

The Chief Executive Officer of Havana Group, Mike Ikoku has felicitated with Boss Radio 98.9fm on her First Anniversary. Ikoku expressed his wishes in an exclusive interview in Owerri, the Imo State Capital.   As an Ambassador against drug abuse, he explained his motivation and drive.   The CEO called on those in power to listen to the voice of the people.  

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has felicitated Muslims over the beginning of new Islamic Calendar In statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, Abiodun urged Muslims in the State to use the auspicious occasion and pray for the Country in general. The statement restated his administration’s commitment to inter-religious and inter-faith peace and cooperation, as well as continued efforts to deliver good governance across the State.

Imo Bus Drivers Association has given reasons for their planned two days warning strike in the state. Speaking with Boss Radio News, one of the executives, Frank Ejiogu, says that the strike is based on the maltreatment from the Environmental Transformation Commission, ENTRANCO. Ejiogu gives more reason for the strike. He appeals to the state government to provide bus stops for them. Meanwhile, all efforts to reach the Chairman of […]

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has assured Pensioners in the State that payment of pensions will always receive priority attention within the resources available. According to Abiodun, this step is in fulfillment of the Memorandum of Action signed by the State Government and the State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress. The Governor while appreciating the Pensioners for their patience and understanding assured that efforts would be made to put […]