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Imo govt partners private firm on construction of mega hotel project
By Innocent Raphael In a significant move aimed at bolstering the hospitality sector, Imo State government has forged a groundbreaking partnership with Hassan Allam Holding and Punz Limited for the construction of a 200-Room Imo Marriott Hotel in Owerri. Governor Hope Uzodinma, unveiling the development on Friday via his official handle, expressed satisfaction with the achievement. According to him, the…
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Two foreigners die in a well in Ogun
Two Republic of Benin citizens, Avade Clement and Achefon Edua are said to have perished while digging a well in the Laderin neighborhood of Abeokuta South Local Government Area in Ogun State. In an interview on Thursday, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said the incident happened on Monday. It was said that one Akinsaya Ganiyu had employed…
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Kogi to upgrade abandoned airstrip to international cargo airport
By Innocent Raphael The Kogi State government has announced its plan to upgrade the Adogo airstrip in Kogi state, dormant for nearly two decades into an international cargo airport. Special Adviser on Media to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, Ismaila Isah, revealed this development in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. According to the statement, Governor Ododo unveiled the ambitious…
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Governor Eno doles out N400m business grant to A’Ibom entrepreneurs
In furtherance of the industrial advancement and wealth creation aspiration of the ARISE Agenda, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has presented N400 million as grants to 800 beneficiaries of the State’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme.( EAP). Presenting the Cheques at the Government House Banquet Hall, Uyo, the Governor congratulated the beneficiaries for successfully going through the programme and described…
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We’re committed to building digital economy through youths- Kwara Governor
The governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on Thursday, said his administration is committed to building digital economy through young people. Abdulrazaq made this known in Ilorin through the Senior Adviser, Alhaji Sa’adu Salau at the graduation ceremony for the 3MTT Cohort (1) and Launch of Kwara Digital Economy platform. A statement issued by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to…
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IPOB declares May 30 sit-at-home to commemorate civil war victims
By Innocent Raphael The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced May 30th as a sit-at-home day to honor the memory of those who perished during the Nigerian Civil War. In a statement released by the group’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the decision aims to commemorate the sacrifices made by Biafrans from 1967 to 1970 and beyond. According to the statement,…
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OGSG to tighten truck regulations for road safety
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that a policy that would enforce road worthiness of truck heads plying roads in the state would be put in place. Addressing the Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo and his entourage, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, after visiting the site…
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Yahaya Bello’s administration was harsh, corrupt, full of murders, says Edwin Clark
Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark has described the administration of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello as harsh, corrupt, and riddled with murders. Clark made this statement during a Thursday appearance on Arise Television. Yahaya Bello, he claimed, was merely being obstinate after his rough tenure as the state’s governor. He said, “Yahaya Bello is just being stubborn. He has…
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Ibadan Mogajis seek speedy coronation of new Olubadan, visit Ladoja
By Innocent Raphael The esteemed Mogajis, leaders of family compounds in Ibadan, made a significant visit on Wednesday to the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland and former governor of Oyo State, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja. According to the envoy, the purpose of the visit was to canvasse for the swift coronation of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the new Olubadan of Ibadan…
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May Day celebration: Our administration paid N2bn palliative wage, says Gov. Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that his administration has paid over N2billion in palliative wage award to public servants and pensioners in the State. Addressing the May Day rally in Osogbo on Wednesday, Adeleke stated that his records on labour matters confirmed his genuine love for Osun workers. The Governor said, “I look back…
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