About 300 workers of a rice-processing factory allegedly locked and forced to work throughout the coronavirus lockdown have been rescued by police, BBC reported. The company, called Popular Farms, promised an additional $13 (about N5,000) a month to their $72 monthly salary and those who did not accept were threatened with a sack. The workers […]
We are joined by a PDP Chieftain; Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki as we take a look at politics in Edo State, Nigeria.
Ikeja Electric Plc (IE), said it has metered over 120,000 households between 2018 and June 2020, in line with its commitment to bridging its metering gap. Spokesman for the distribution company (DisCo), Felix Ofulue, said to achieve the mandate of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), to bridge the metering gap and reduce the incidence […]
There are indications that Governor Godwin Obaseki´s might not be in the ballot to pursue his ambition for a second term in office, unless wise counsel prevails to thwart roadblocks on his way. Barely few days after he joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Edo State governor has run into another crisis point that […]
Empowers 2,500 to farm sorghum Kogi unveils food security plans, supports 691 rice farmers Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has engaged 6,111 farmers in the state’s mega farm scheme in 10 councils. According to him, the scheme will encourage farmers and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to return to their communities and fully engage in farming. […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has commended Akwa Ibom State government for investing in the health sector, which has translated to building institutional capacity to address healthcare needs of the citizenry as well as an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The commendation came from Director-General, NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, who was in […]
.Cautions on adoption of ECOWAS single currency • Orders assistance for Edo market fire victims President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, acknowledged the resilient spirit of Nigerians in the journey leading to the eventual certification of the country as Wild Polio Virus-free by the World Health Organisation (WHO). He, particularly, expressed delight in the capacity of the […]
Assembly, IBC workers reject pay cut, FG releases ex-police officers’ benefits Imo State pensioners yesterday protested against non-payment of their five-month pensions since Governor Hope Uzodimma assumed office in January. They also protested against non-payment of entitlements of some of their members for over 80 months, even before former Governor Emeka Ihedioha assumed office in […]
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo on Tuesday apologised to Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari for the demolition of a building on the premises of Nigerian High Commission in Accra, Ghana. “In a telephone call, the Ghanaian leader told President Buhari that he has directed full investigation into the incident,” President Buhari’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, said on Twitter […]