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Bayelsa Govt. okays additional N500m for pensioners’ gratuity
The Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has approved additionaladd N500,000,000.00 for the payment of gratuity for January, 2021 to pensioners across the state.
He explained that the additional five hundred million naira brings the…
13 traffic robbers cool off in Lagos police net
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has disclosed that the command arrested no fewer than 13 traffic robbers, adding that the feat further attest to the command's commitment toward eradicating traffic robber in Lagos…
Appellate Court delays judgment on N703m Airtel, media firm copyright suit
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has held on to judgment in the appeals filed by Zain Nigeria Ltd (now Airtel) and National Universities Commission (NUC) challenging the award of N703 million damages to a media firm, TV Xtra Production,…
Buhari appeals fair criticism of security, other governance strategies
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians, particularly the elite and politically exposed persons to be fair in their criticism of his administration, especially in the area of Nigeria's insecurity.
He indicated that though the…
Buhari places over 2m IDPs resettlement, others on priority list
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated commitment to the welfare of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the country, saying his administration would have achieved more in resettling the IDPs and put up programs and policies that…
LASG trains headteachers, others on advanced school management, teaching techniques
As part of measures aimed at improving standards of education across Lagos State, the State Government has trained some selected Headteachers and Support Officers in the state's education on advanced school management and teaching…
Makinde initiates stakeholders meeting to harmonise Police, Amotekun operations
As part of measures aimed at protecting lives and property in Oyo State, the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, has disclosed that plans are being concluded to begin stakeholders meeting on smooth working relationship between the Nigerian…
Kwara Govt. flags off $60m road rehabilitation projects
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has flagged off the construction of 700 kilometres of rural roads worth $60 million aimed at deepening access to agrarian communities and markets across the state.
He indicated that the…
Rivers Gov. lists conditions for council chairmen reelection
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has listed criteria that would be considered before Local Government Areas chairmen across the state would get reelection for a second spell in office.
He indicated that only council bosses who…
Kwara Gov. backs constitutional roles for traditional rulers
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has thrown his weight behind call seeking constitutional role for traditional rulers, adding that since they are closest to the grassroots, legalising their role would further empower them…