Ibas was accompanied by other key officials, including members of the economic team, to appear before the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Rule in Rivers State. The Senate had reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the people of Rivers State were not shortchanged following the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu on March […]
The President gave this assurance in a meeting with stakeholders while commiserating with the victims of the killings and the state at large, stressing that his administration is here to govern and not to bury victims. Recall that Redio Afinju had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu had arrived in Benue state to sympathize and […]
Tinubu arrived at the Tactical Air Command, Nigerian Air Force Base, Makurdi, on Wednesday afternoon as part of efforts to address the recent violent attacks in the state. The visit follows yet another deadly attack that claimed multiple lives and left several communities devastated. According to a statement issued by Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the […]
The assets declaration came on the heel of security clearance by the Department of State Services and the Nigerian Police. The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this during the screening exercise by the Senate ad hoc committee to oversee the activities of the Rivers Sole Administrator, Vice Adm Ibok-Ete Ibas. The development […]
The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Anthony Owan Enoh. According to the statement, Obogo’s appointment is part of the administration’s strategy to bolster its communication apparatus. The statement affirmed that Obogo’s appointment is in line with the administration’s commitment to strengthening its information machinery for […]
Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mu’azu, informed journalists that security is the number one priority of Governor Radda’s administration. “We all know that Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umar Radda made promises that security is going to be his top priority, and he has effectively demonstrated that resolve and his promises that […]
Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayode Olawande, announced the launch, adding that the scheme is aimed at engaging young Nigerians in policy discussions and national development. According to him, the theme of the Confab is “Next Gen Nigeria: Crafting Solutions, Owning the Future”. He said the portal would enable delegates to register, contribute, and […]
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board says it is investigating a recent incident involving some state pilgrims who were reportedly defrauded of their Basic Travel Allowance (BTA). A statement by the Executive Secretary of the board, Abdul Salam Abdulkadir, on Sunday, said further investigations were ongoing to expose the criminals behind the act which […]
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan The statement disclosed that the names of the nominees have been forwarded to the state House of Assembly for confirmation. It was contained that the nomination was conveyed in a letter addressed to Speaker of […]
Akpabio disclosed this at the joint session of President Bola Tinubu and lawmakers as part of Democracy Day activities at the National Assembly. In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, members of the Progressive Governors Forum, as well as serving and past lawmakers. The President […]