Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola yesterday inaugurated Osun Security Network Agency code-named Operation Amotekun Board and Amotekun Independent Complaints Board. The governor, speaking at the inauguration, said the two bodies were products of the Osun Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps (Establishment) Law 2020. He said the 15-member Osun Security Network and Amotekun Corps Board […]

Lagos State Government says it has paid over N1billion retirement benefit bond into the Retirement Savings Account (RSA) of 218 retirees under the state public service for August. The Director-General, Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), Mr. Babalola Obilana, made the disclosure yesterday at the 78th Batch Retirement Bond Presentation in Lagos. He said N1.01 billion […]

Osinbajo hints on revival plan at NBA Confab Why our economy is bankrupt, by Moghalu A survival fund to support small businesses, artisans and private school teachers is underway, the Federal Government said on Thursday. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said data compilation for those eligible is ongoing while the criteria for would-be beneficiaries are already […]

President Muhmmadu Buhari on Thursday congratulated the re-elected President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwunmi Adesina, saying his hardwork and commitment to Africa’s growth gave him victory. His re-election was also welcomed by Senate President Ahmad Lawan; House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila;Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) and Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti). The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), […]

Until recently, the events leading to the October 10, 2020 governorship election in Ondo State were believed to be devoid of rancour that could stoke violence among the 17 political parties in the contest. This was due to the peaceful atmosphere that pervaded the pre-primary election preparations. Though there were some internal wrangling within the […]

Cleric canvasses support for governor’s re-election Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has said that the 12 House of Assembly members-elect, who refused to show up for inauguration, and two others were deceived by the sacked national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole. According to Obaseki, who will fly the Peoples Democratic Party […]

• 42.74 billion metric tonnes of asphalt untapped • Nigeria loses N1tn to bad roads yearly • Ondo woos local, foreign investors as Ogun joins fray Although Nigeria has one of the largest bitumen deposits in the world with over 42.74 billion metric tonnes (bmt), it has continued to waste its scarce foreign exchange earnings […]

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Thursday inaugurated the Tukur Buratai Institute for War and Peace built as part of the concerted efforts to overcome the challenges of insurgency in the Northeast. Speaking at the event, Zulum lauded the foresight of the Nigerian Army in building the institute, located in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the commencement of a nationwide mass-metering programme as part efforts to put an end to estimated and arbitrary billing for electricity. Prof. James Momoh, Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, said the president’s directive was in response to yearnings of Nigerians. According to […]

Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Anambra State has warned ‘miscreants’ against parading themselves as union leaders. It cautioned them against inciting workers against the government and painting the union in a bad light. NULGE President Adigwe Chikwelu told reporters yesterday after the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting, that there was no faction […]

The Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr. Alex A. Okoh has assured workers of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) that the on-going reform of the postal service will not attract job losses or retrenchment but will rather create more jobs in the subsidiaries that would emerge after the reform. Receiving the leadership of the […]

Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) Prince Arthur Eze has hailed Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade’s industrial moves. Eze, who spoke after inspecting industries at Ayade Industrial Park, said: “I have never seen such a thing anywhere in Africa. I have travelled round East, West and North Africa, but I haven’t seen such. ‘’The […]