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Wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Martha Emmanuel, has advised women, especially victims of gender-based violence to step aside from abusive relationships than expose themselves to life-threatening risks. Speaking at the inauguration of a Sexual and Gender-Based Referral Center on Thursday in Uyo, the State Capital, Emmanuel urged victims to always report abusive cases to law enforcement agents. She stressed that her committee will not spare resources in bringing perpetrators […]

Lagos State Government has warned residents against any form of attack on workers of Agencies. Managing Director of the State Waste Management Authority, Ibrahim Odumboni, who gave the warning in a statement issued on Thursday, noted that such acts would not be condoned. The statement enjoined residents in the state to support and ensure that essential service providers are allowed to discharge their responsibilities effectively without any fear of harassment, […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi for his infrastructure drive. Buhari gave the commendation on Thursday while inaugurating the 700-metre length twin-flyover in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the State. The President while commending the Governor over various projects achieved, described him as an engineer with repute.

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has declared a state of emergency on infrastructure in the state. Soludo made the declaration, during a town hall meeting with traditional rulers, presidents-general of communities, youths and women groups, on Wednesday, in Awka the state capital. He noted that his government would commence massive road construction projects across the state to ease movement of goods and services. The governor assured that his administration will complete the state […]

An explosion at an oil firm in Izombe, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo state, has claimed two lives. Confirming the incident, the state police spokesman, Micheal Abattam, revealed that anti-bomb operatives from the command headquarters in Owerri had been drafted to the scene. This comes less than two weeks after an explosion at an illegal refinery site at the Ohaji-Egbema LGA killed no fewer than 100 persons.

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has declared his intention to run for President on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Fayemi made his declaration on Wednesday while unveiling his agenda for the country. According to the Governor, his entry into the race will birth a new Nigeria.

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has approved the sum of N2 billion to the Imo state government for the empowerment of artisans in the state. State Commissioner for Labor and Productivity, Ford Ozumba, disclosed this on Tuesday in Owerri, the State Capital. Ozumba noted that the money would be disbursed to youths in the trade.

The death toll recorded in the building collapse in the Ebute Metta Area of Lagos State has increased. Acting State Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency, Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed this in a statement on Monday. The statement revealed that additional two male bodies were recovered bringing the number of deaths to eight. Recall that a three-storey building caved in late Sunday in Lagos State.