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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced a new transport management system which has the objectives of securing the motor parks, creating jobs and increasing the state’s internally generated revenue. Adeleke announced this in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. The statement described the new transport management model as a fulfillment of his earlier promise to sanitize the current park system. It affirmed that with the system in […]

Edo state government has revealed that security operatives have arrested one of the suspected kidnappers involved in the kidnapping of 32 passengers at the Igueben train station. The State Commissioner for Communications and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, revealed that one out of the 32 persons who were attacked at the train station has escaped from the kidnappers. The Commissioner assured that necessary support will be given to security agencies, vigilantes and […]

The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has rescued a 12-year-old boy from child traffickers in Bayelsa state. A statement signed by NIS State Comptroller General, Sunday James, said the minor was found wandering at a checkpoint during a patrol assignment at the Yenagoa Tollgate. The statement disclosed that the Command has taken up the rehabilitation of the underage needs medical care and nourishment before handing over to the BENINOISE Community.

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has planned for flood and erosion control agency in his 2023 budget. Diri noted that his administration will soon constitute an agency that would do the planning and implementation of the state’s policies on flood and erosion. The governor added that his administration has budgeted for flood and erosion control agency in its 2023 budget.

A delegation of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding stating the guidelines for the 2023 Hajj. A statement issued by the commission’s Assistant Director of Information and Publications, Mousa Ubandawaki, stated that the signing of the MoU would signal the commencement of operational activities for the 2023 Hajj. The noted that the commission was leaving no […]

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has commended all security agencies in the state for their commitment and resilience in protecting the state and serving the nation. Akeredolu made this known during a service commemorating the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, in Akure, the state capital. He called for ceaseless prayers for the peace and security of the country and the State in particular, even as the general election draws nearer. The […]

Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has lauded the Nigerian Army for its doggedness and dedication in the face of challenging circumstances in the country. Umahi, who was represented by his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe, made the commendation during the interdenominational Church service to kick start activities for the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance, in Abakaliki on Sunday. He noted that the state government had kept faith with the commitment to honor the […]

Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has cautioned Nigerians to avoid actions capable of leading the country to another national conflict. Abiodun gave this advice during a Church Service to mark the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, on Sunday, in Abeokuta the state capital. He urged Nigerians who are fond of beating the drum of war to desist from such acts as the general election was drawing closer. The governor, […]

The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has dismissed reports of the suspension of train services on the Itakpe-Warri axis following an attack by gunmen on Ekehen Train Station in Edo State. Managing Director of NRC, Fidet Okhiria, revealed that the train services have not been suspended, contrary to reports making the rounds. Okhiria confirmed that there was an attack which the police and the NRC are currently looking into, but maintained that the […]