The Governors sounded the alarm in a statement released at the close of the North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) 12th-meeting in Jalingo, Taraba State. The Forum chaired by Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, called for proactive measures in confronting the flood and robust sensitisation of settlers along the flood plains. While commending progress in the fight […]
Mr Dunhai made the call in Abuja, during a symposium held to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The ambassador, in his address, recounted China’s resistance against Japanese aggression, the World Anti-Fascist War, and the eventual restoration of the […]
The government clarified that the Oyo State House of Assembly only approved a financial arrangement comprising N149 billion for loan refinancing and N151 billion for infrastructure development and contractor financing. It emphasized that refinancing replaces costlier loans with more favorable terms, reducing the state’s repayment burden, while the infrastructure funding enables the completion of key […]
An Osun-based civil society, The Osun Masterminds, has criticized the neglected renovation projects at the Osun State House of Assembly, adding that accountability must be demanded from both the Assembly leadership and the state government. The Society made this known through its Executive Director, Wasiu Oyedokun-Allí, Allí while speaking with newsmen at this month’s edition […]
NIPOST disclosed this in a public notice to its customers, noting that the new charges stem from a recent Executive Order signed by the Government of the United States of America suspending de minimis exemptions for all postal shipments globally. The directive, which Washington said applies to all designated postal operators worldwide was issued under […]
In a verdict, the Constitutional Court ruled that Ms Shinawatra violated ethical rules in the leaked phone call with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen In the leaked phone conversation, Ms Shinawatra criticised a Thai army commander when Thailand and Cambodia were on the brink of a conflict. She was also heard referring to the former […]
Lagos NLC Chairperson Funmi Sesi made the call in response to the upward wage review in Imo and Ebonyi states. She said that Lagos workers currently earn ₦85,000 as minimum wage and deserve an upward review in line with the state’s higher cost of accommodation, transportation, feeding, and utilities. “The time has come for an […]
According to INEC, a total of 1,379,342 Nigerians completed their pre-registration in the first week of the exercise. Osun State recorded the highest number with 393,269 registrations, followed by Lagos (222,205), Ogun (132,823), and the Federal Capital Territory (107,682). In contrast, South-east states recorded shockingly low numbers, Ebonyi (261), Imo (481), Enugu (484), and Abia […]
This follows the state government’s decision to increase the minimum wage for civil servants to N104,000. The state government through the Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the governor, Oguwike Nwachuku gave the assurance while speaking on a National Television The announcement by Governor Hope Uzodimma, sparked a mix of excitement and skepticism, with […]