News from States
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Akwa Ibom gov pledges commitment to business-friendly environment
…as Premium Trust Bank opens branch in Uyo The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating a conducive business environment that attracts investors and fosters economic growth in the state. Governor Eno made this known on Friday during the inauguration of a new branch of Premium Trust Bank in Uyo, the…
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Nasarawa: Governor Sule dissolves cabinet
..directs outgoing cabinet members to handover to Permanent Secretary The governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has dissolved the Nasarawa State Executive Council. He announced the dissolution during an executive council meeting on Friday, 3rd January 2025. The governor appreciated the outgone commissioners and the Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State for the services rendered to the Government and…
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IGP visits Enugu, reaffirms commitment to security, collaboration
By Kunle Sanni The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has commenced a two-day official visit to Enugu State. According to a statement by the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Friday, the visit aims to strengthen security and foster collaboration with key stakeholders. The statement revealed that the IGP arrived in the state on Wednesday, accompanied by senior officers, including…
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BREAKING: Tinubu to commission transformative projects in Enugu
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu is set to visit Enugu State to commission a series of transformative projects executed by Governor Peter Mbah’s administration. The announcement was made by Governor Mbah in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. During the visit, Governor Mbah revealed that President Tinubu will inaugurate key initiatives aimed at advancing education, healthcare,…
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Gov Eno unveils summits, empowerment plans for 2025
As part of efforts to advance the ARISE Agenda, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced plans to host three significant summits in 2025, focusing on power, tourism, and corporate business development. Speaking during the Inter-Denominational New Year Thanksgiving and Covenant Service at the International Worship Centre in Uyo on January 2, Governor Eno outlined the objectives of…
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Fubara signs N1.1trn 2025 Appropriation Bill into Law
The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the ₦1.1 trillion 2025 Budget into law. Fubara, in a speech after signing the bill into law on Thursday, January 2, 2025, thanked the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led State Assembly for doing a good job. The governor insisted that the only House of Assembly existing in the state was the one led by…
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Police arrest Catholic priest in Imo for shooting boy dead
A Catholic priest accused of shooting a boy dead has been arrested. The incident reportedly happened after the youngster set off firecrackers inside a church during a celebration of Holy Mass, which signifies the start of the new year. The Holy Mass was celebrated in St. Colombus Parish Amaimo, a community in the Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State,…
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Kano Govt insists tax reform bills ‘ill-timed, lopsided’
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed his opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills. Governor Yusuf, who spoke at the Year 2025 Celebrations held at the Filin Mahaha, Kofar Naisa open theatre, said the proposed tax increase is “ill-timed, lopsided, and inimical to the unity of the country.” Ibrahim Garba Shu’aibu, the Deputy Governor’s Chief Press Secretary,…
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Nasarawa Speaker eulogises Tinubu for reviving Warri, Port Harcourt refineries
Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Mr Danladi Jatau, has praised President Bola Tinubu for reviving the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries. The speaker said he believed the move was a significant step toward addressing the nation’s challenges. Jatau made this statement on Wednesday during a New Year Church Service at ECWA Goodnews, Garaku, Kokona LGA of Nasarawa…
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Kebbi governor orders arrest of farmers trading off free agricultural inputs provided by govt
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris has directed security operatives to arrest sellers and buyers of free agricultural inputs provided by government to farmers. The governor gave the order in Bagudo at the flag off of the distribution of agricultural inputs to farmers provided free by the Member, House of Representatives, Bagudo/ Suru Constituency, Muhammad Bello Ka’oje. Idris said those who…
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