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Osun State House of Assembly has commenced a process of transition of power from the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of November 27, 2022. Speaker of the Assembly, Timothy Owoeye, during plenary on Monday presented a private member bill tagged ‘State of Osun Transition Bill 2022’ signaling the commencement of the hand-over of power from the APC to the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. According to Owoeye, the bill aimed at […]

The families of the Abuja -Kaduna train victims have staged a protest at the Ministry of Transportation against the continued stay of their loved ones in the terrorists den. According to them, they have come to express their frustration over the continued stay of those in captivity. They vowed not to leave until they were assured of the return of their loved ones. Recall that the terrorists released a video […]

Ondo State Police Command has reported the invasion of Okuta Elerinla Police Division and killing of a Police Officer by gunmen. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami revealed that Officers at the Station were able to repel the attack. Odunlami added that the Commissioner of Police, Oyeyemi Oyediran had ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, to immediately take over the case.

Bayelsa State Government has announced that elected Local Government Council Chairmen and Councilors in the State would be paid their severance packages at the end of their tenure. The State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, stated this when the Chairmen, Commissioners and Permanent Secretary of the Local Government Service Commission paid him a visit in Government House, Yenagoa. Ewhrudjakpo assured them that elected Chairmen and Councilors would receive their full severance […]

Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 74 suspected internet fraudsters. A statement issued by the Head, Media and Publicity of EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, revealed that the suspects were arrested at various locations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The statement noted that 48 of the suspects had incriminating items in their possession. It added that the suspects would be charged to […]

Lagos State Government has said the use of standardized farming techniques and provision of fertilizer and seedlings for rice farmers will boost rice production in the State. State Commissioner for Agriculture, Abisola Olusanya, stated this during a training and empowerment initiative organized by the Ministry for 500 rice farmers in the State. According to Olusaya, the training will bring about standardized farming techniques and ensure high quality of rice production […]

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared Tuesday, 26th July, 2022 as a work-free day in the State. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun noted that the one-day public holiday is to provide a window for all workers in the State to perfect their Permanent Voters Registration to enable them participate in the next general elections. According to the statement, the Governor urged […]

A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital has disqualified the state Governor, David Umahi from contesting for Ebonyi South senatorial district on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Delivering judgment, the presiding judge, Fatun Riman disqualified Austin Umahi, who is the governor’s younger brother from also participating in the election on the party’s platform. Justice Riman maintained that the authentic candidate of the party is […]

Imo State government has commenced the evacuation of road traders in Douglas road in Owerri, the State capital. In an interview with Boss Radio news, the Chairman of Environmental Transformation Commission, ENTRACO, Franklyn Nkemakolam says a directive had been issued to the traders to vacate the road. Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, Chinasa Nwaneri, urges the traders to relocate to other government approved markets. […]