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Rivers approves payment of March salaries for civil servants, pensioners
The Rivers State Government has approved the payment of March salaries for all civil servants, public servants, pensioners, and suspended political appointees. This directive was issued by the state’s Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, through a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika. According to the statement, the Accountant-General has been instructed to ensure that…
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Southern Governors’ Forum extends condolences to Kastina governor over passing of Hajiya Safara’u
The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended deep condolences to his Katsina State counterpart, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda following the recent loss of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari. The State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, representing Governor Abiodun as the Chairman of the SGF, conveyed the Forum’s…
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President Tinubu mourns Humphrey Nwosu, calls for sustained democratic ideals
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the passing of former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission, Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, as a great loss to the nation. Represented by the Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. Nweze Umahi, at the funeral service in Anambra State, the President extended his condolences to the family and called for the preservation of Nwosu’s democratic values.…
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Edo Governor orders full investigation into Uromi killings
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the killing of seven persons in Uromi, describing the act as barbaric and unacceptable. Speaking through the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Government House, SP Solomon Osaghale, the Governor vowed that the perpetrators would face justice. SP Osaghale, who visited Uromi on the Governor’s directive, revealed that the…
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EFCC seeks enhanced collaboration with NCS in Abuja
The Abuja Acting Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, Michael Wetkas has called for enhanced collaboration between the Commission and the Nigeria Correctional Service, (NCS) in order to develop stronger strength in the fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. He stated this on Thursday while receiving…
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EFCC urges enhanced involvement of lawyers, CSOs in anti-corruption fight
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has urged the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA and civil society organisations to strive towards enhancing their involvement in the anti-corruption fight. The call was made by the Acting Director, Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, Bawa Usman Kaltungo when the leaders of Barnawa and Kaduna branches of the NBA alongside those of civil…
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IGP commissions ultra-modern police headquarters in Yola
…pledges enhanced security in Adamawa The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday commissioned the newly constructed ultra-modern Adamawa State Police Command Headquarters in Yola, marking a significant step in improving security infrastructure and operational efficiency in the state. During his official tour, the IGP also inspected various police formations in Adamawa, assessing their operational effectiveness and…
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Rivers sole administrator swears in new SSG
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rted), has charged the new Secretary to the State Government, Prof Ibibia Worika, to bring his wealth of experience to bear in governance of the State. Ibas gave the charge shortly after swearing in Worika as the new SSG at the Executive Chambers of Government House on Wednesday. This is…
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Rivers State Government suspends political appointees
The Rivers State Government has announced the suspension of all political office holders and appointees in the state, effective Wednesday, March 26, 2025. A statement issued by the Chief of Staff to the Administrator confirmed that the suspension was directed by the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, CFR, under the authority granted by President Bola…
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Local research needs to focus on providing practical solutions to governance challenges- Olaopa
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has explained why government depends less on the output of local researchers, saying that it was probably because local research does not contain deep and practical content that solves the specific problems of government . The professor of public administration spoke on Wednesday when the Director General of…
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