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Oyo State Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Olusegun Olayiwola, has assured that the state government will investigate the cause of the collapse of a four-story building in the Bodija area of Ibadan. Olayiwola gave the assurance when he led some government functionaries to the scene of the incident. He noted that the land allocated for the building project was not suitable for the kind of structure being built. The Commissioner […]

Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade  has called on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND, to extend more educational interventions to higher institutions in the State. Ayade, who was represented by the State commissioner for education, Godwin Akpanke, made this known while inaugurating projects at Federal Government College Obudu. He, however, commended TETFUND for the projects, as well as all the interventions done in the State’s institutions.

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has harped on the need for the implementation of an inclusive development agenda for the state. Wike disclosed this at the inauguration of Community Secondary School Obuama in Degema Local Government Area of the state. The Governor stressed that his administration has given sufficient development attention to improving structure, teaching and learning facility in the education sector.

Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has pledged to ratify the State Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan of Action on Nutrition aimed at curbing stunting and malnutrition in the State. Ugwuanyi made the pledge when a joint advocacy by the United Nations International Children Emergency Fund State field office and the State Committee on Food and Nutrition paid him a visit in his office. The Governor, who was delighted at the concerted efforts […]

Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspect identified as Ibrahim Hassan for the alleged murder of his father. The Command’s Spokesperson, Okasanmi Ajayi, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspect allegedly administered paracetamol injection mixed with other substances to his father and strangulated him to death. Ajayi noted that during investigation, the suspect confessed to the crime and would soon be charged to court.

Residents of Orji Umudagu in Owerri North local government area of Imo state have raised alarm over the negative impact of erosion in the Community. Speaking with Boss Radio Rural Assessment Team, a resident Chukwudi Madu, says the erosion has affected buildings and roads in the community. Also speaking, a Business Owner, Victor Nwankwo laments on the impact of the erosion on his business.

Lagos State government has advised retirees in Public Service to take advantage of the initiatives created by the State to keep them engaged. State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, who was represented by the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District I, Margaret Solarin, gave the advice during an event organized for 63 retirees in Ikeja, the State Capital. Muri-Okunola, noted that the initiatives included the bi-monthly webinar, quarterly training and mentoring scheme, […]

Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected fake Reverend Sister, identified as Maureen Wechinwu, allegedly involved in Child theft. State Commissioner of Police, Friday Eboka, who paraded the suspect and twenty other suspects at the Command’s Headquarters in Port Harcourt, the State Capital said operatives of the Command acted on intelligence and stormed the residence of the suspect in Aluu Community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the State. […]

Private Drivers in Owerri have raised alarm over the high rate of extortion by the state government. Speaking to Boss Radio News, Chairman of Owerri Executive Pilot, Anozie Evaristus lamented that such act is a criminal offence. Also speaking, President of Imo E-hailing Association Ifeanyichukwu Iwuagwu said the extortion is unacceptable. A driver, Queen Abara called on the government for intervention. Meanwhile all effort to reach the commissioner for transport […]