The Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Aliyu Umar Yusuf, has applauded the Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, high, when it comes to the state’s socioeconomic development. Rt Hon Yusuf particularly mentioned the foresight of the Governor in creating the Kogi State Enterprise Development Agency and other executive bills sent…
By Bayo Aka The Lord Bishop of Akoko Diocese, The Rt Rev’d Jacob Olajide Babajide Bada has called on the people of Okunland to be United, stressing that lack of unity and divisive tendencies have been responsible for the visible lack of progress in the former Kabba Province. Bishop Jacob Bada made this call at…
By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin City Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, said his administration will continue to support the growth and development of indigenous contractors in the state , as he promised to ensure that all State jobs are handled by them for the total benefit of the citizens of our dear State….
Honourable Aliyu Abdullahi Tashas, the Executive Chairman of Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, on Sunday, announced more appointments into his cabinet for the ongoing administration of the council. The names of appointees and portfolios was contained in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant, SSA, Media and Publicity to the…
Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party in Olamaboro LGA of Kogi State on Saturday unanimously resisted attempts to lure them into the All Progressives Congress (APC) by Atai Aidoko Ali the former Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial. Aidoko had summoned a meeting of party stalwarts and stakeholders at his country home in Ugbamaka-Iga…
…describes bill as an affront on secular character of Nigeria The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has rejected a bill seeking to establish a National Council of Christian Education, pointing out that the proposal violates Sections 10 and 42(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,1999. Rather than promoting a bill that…
…directs immediate upgrade of stool to first class status Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello on Saturday attended the coronation of the Akinrin of Ekinrin Ade, Oba Johnson Kolade-Otitoju where he re affirmed his respect for the traditional institution in the state and particularly Ekirin-Ade, a community he described as peaceful and courageous. …
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu has taken prompt action on the killing of Madam Martina Okey Itagbor of Old Netim in Akamkpa Local Government Area accused of witchcraft by directing the State Police Commissioner to effect the immediate arrest and prosecution of those behind the heinous act. …
.By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin City Edo state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has been described as the best performing but most Misunderstood governor in Nigeria. This view held by many but given vent to by Edo state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Tony Aziegbemi in a statement issued in Benin- City…
Private depots at the weekend crashed the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N495 – N496 per litre from N502 to N503/litre. The development came amid rumours that the prices of petrol may soar in July owing to the recently devalued exchange rate. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) depot retained its N479.6/litre….
