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Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo has confirmed it authorized the demolition of the Church owned by a Popular Pastor, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere in the State. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Soludo noted that the cleric failed to comply with government’s directive to remove illegal building erected on the waterway. The statement revealed that the structures were marked since April, 2022, stressing that all developers and […]

The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has beefed up security in Lagos State Prisons following the Kuje jailbreak. NCoS Lagos Spokesperson, Rotimi Oladokun confirmed the reinforcement of security on the facilities on Thursday. Oladokun disclosed that the Service Personnel have been placed on high alert. He added that the Prison authority is working with other Security Agencies to forestall any breach.

Cross River State government has said it will pay Cocoa Farmers monthly stipends to encourage them to produce more. This was disclosed by the State Deputy Governor,Ivara Esu, who was represented by the former Commissioner for Finance, Asuquo Ekpenyongjr, at the distribution of improved Cocoa Seedlings to Farmers in the Southern Senatorial District of the State. Esu added that the State government will also support Farmers with other Agricultural resources […]

Imo state government has commenced teacher’s verification exercise in the state. Speaking at the hero’s square in Owerri the state capital, Governor Hope Uzodinma stated that the verification exercise is to enable a proper disbursement of salaries and promotions, and also for the indication of ghost workers. Uzodinma urged the teachers posted to rural areas to remain at their place of assignment unless with genuine reasons.

The governor of Anambra state, Chukwuma Soludo has dismissed allegations of budget padding for some projects in some ministries. This was contained in a statement signed by his chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Thursday. The statement stated that criminal elements of different types displaced by his government were fighting back with propaganda. It assured that the duty of the state is to ensure that every penny of borrowed funds […]

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has assured that the Agro-allied Cargo Airport currently under construction in the State would be completed for use before the expiration of his tenure in October, 2022. Fayemi, who gave the assurance during a tour of the airport in Ado-Ekiti, the State Capital, said he was delighted at the level of work done at the Airport. The Governor revealed that the various legacy projects put […]

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has expressed sadness over the death of the Secretary-General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, Muhammad Barkindo. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachuku, Uzodinma described the death as shocking, unbelievable and unfortunate. The statement described late Barkindo as a prominent Nigerian professional, who devoted his time and energy in the service of the Country. Recall that Barkindo died […]

Bayelsa State Government has called on the Federal Government to expedite action on the establishment of Marine Safety Corps. Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the call when a delegation from the Nigeria Police Trust Fund paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa, on Tuesday. According to him, establishing the marine equivalent of the existing Federal Road Safety Corps would help in the fight against sea piracy, kidnapping and […]