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Delta sets up committee to implement new Minimum Wage
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori today approved the creation of a committee to facilitate talks between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Delta State Government regarding the implementation of a new minimum wage for workers in the state. The approval takes effect on August 15, 2024. Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, the Commissioner for Information, disclosed at a news conference held at the…
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Alleged Corruption: Thugs carted away Ganduje’s case file in Court during hunger protest- Kano Govt
Following the nationwide hunger protest that turned violent in Kano State, the state government has confirmed that thugs stormed and severely damaged the premises of the Kano State High Court, carting away crucial documents related to corruption charges against the former governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, confirmed this to journalists when he…
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Edo State gets new Commissioner of Police
The Edo State Police Command has a new Commissioner of Police. He is CP Nemi Edwin-Iwo. Before his deployment, CP Edwin-Iwo was the Commissioner of Police in charge of Intelligence in the Force Intelligence Department, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The new commissioner assumed duty on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 and takes over from CP Funsho Adegboye. Edwin-Iwo hails from…
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Obaseki appoints Eboigbe Edo SSG
Governor Godwin Obaseki has appointed Joseph Eboigbe as the Secretary to the Edo State Government after Osarodion Ogie resigned from the position. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie. “The governor has also approved the appointment of Mr. Joseph Eboigbe as the new Secretary to the State Government. The…
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KDSG holds security council meeting, lifts curfew in Kaduna, Zaria
By Kunle Sanni The Kaduna State Government has announced the immediate lifting of the curfew previously enforced from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. in Kaduna and Zaria. According to the government, the decision will take effect starting Tuesday. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Internal Security, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed that residents are now free to move about…
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Kogi Gov to launch statewide flagship healthcare intervention program
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is preparing to unveil a flagship healthcare intervention program that will provide free medical services across the state. This initiative was announced during a meeting at the Government House in Lokoja with members of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and other healthcare professionals. The meeting followed the conclusion of a successful three-day medical outreach…
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A’Ibom Gov urges diaspora support for state’s development at AKISAN convention
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called on indigenes residing abroad to channel their skills and resources toward the development of their homeland. The governor made this appeal during his address at the 2024 Convention of the Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria (AKISAN, USA), held at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Governor Eno commended…
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Edo: Shaibu resumes office, directs staff to follow suit
The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State Philip Shaibu has resumed office and has directed his staff to follow suit. He warned banks carrying out transactions with the Office of the Deputy Governor of Edo State without his express consent about the illegality of such transactions. In a video broadcast, Shaibu mandated those yet to resume work since his reinstatement…
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2024 Hajj: ICPC raids NAHCON Abuja Office over alleged mismanagement of N90bn
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has raided the headquarters of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Abuja over alleged mismanagement of the N90 billion intervention for the 2024 hajj. The anti-graft operatives reportedly stormed the hajj house shut down official activities in some strategic offices, including the office of the chief executive officer,…
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UNICAL SUG President defends controversial appointment of 50 aides
By Kunle Sanni The first female President of the Student Union Government (SUG) at the University of Calabar, Blessing Alims, has defended her decision to appoint 50 aides amid a growing controversy. Alims, who recently made history as the university’s first female SUG President in its 49-year history, announced the appointments in a letter dated August 1, 2024. The announcement…
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