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Governor AbdulRazaq approves promotion of 248 KW-IRS staff
The Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the promotion and step upgrade to 436 members of KW-IRS workforce. The approval is in recognition of the contributions of staff towards revenue mobilisation mandate and in appreciation of an unprecedented achievement of N35.4billion, which represents 112% of the IGR budget of the State for the year 2022; a great…
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Zulum celebrates ‘rare mentor’ Shettima at 57
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has penned a glowing tribute to Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 57th birthday. Zulum in the tribute, praised Shettima for his “unique style of mentorship”. He wrote, “I once read a quotation attributed to Steven Spielberg which said: ‘The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving…
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First lady canvasses support for elders, widows in Imo
The First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has participated at the 2023 Imo Women August Meeting. At the event which was well attended by women from all over Imo state, Senator Oluremi Tinubu lauded the efforts of women in shaping the society, saying they must not relent in giving directions to younger women. She emphasized the need to acknowledge the accomplishments…
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Otti sacks all Abia works employed since December 2022
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has ordered the sack of all government workers employed into the state civil service since December 2022. This was contained in a circular signed by the Head of Service, Joy Maduka, addressed to all heads of ministries departments and agencies in the state. Maduka said the directive dated August 31, 2023, was with immediate effect.…
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Soludo meets manufacturers, importers, exporters in Anambra
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo on Friday met with manufacturers, importers, and Exporters in the state. In aa post on his Facebook page, Soludo said the meeting was to discuss ways leading industrial brands will originate and rise from Anambra. He said he gathered the stakeholders together to see how his government can do to move them from Importation to…
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Kwara police Commissioner bows out, launches book on policing experience
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The retired Kwara police commissioner, Mrs Ebunoluwarotimi Adelesi, has launched a book on security and policing in Nigeria. Adelesi launched the book titled, “Functional Police Memo” in Ilorin as part of the ceremony to celebrate her retirement from Nigerian police service. In her remarks, Adelesi hinted that the security challenges she experienced necessitated her decision to…
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Yari: I never believed illegal gold mining was security problem in Zamfara until I left office
Former Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, has stated that he was unaware of the security challenges caused by illegal gold mining in the state while he was in office. He made the remarks while fielding questions from state house correspondents at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. Mr Yari said he only became aware of the security challenges after…
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Women affairs minister Uju Ohanenye, feeds 520 women, children at Suleja prison
As part of her commitment to improving the well-being of Nigerian women and children, the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohanenye, fed around 520 women and children at the Nigerian Correctional Service, Suleja in Niger State during a working visit. Ohanenye also gave the female detainees and their children toiletries including sanitary pads, cartons of soap, detergents, and other supplies…
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Kwara Gov reappoints media houses’ chiefs
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the reappointments of Mr. Tajudeen Kayode Aremu and Mr. Yomi Clement Adeboye as the General Managers of Radio Kwara (Kwara State Broadcasting Corporation) and the Herald newspapers respectively. Aremu, from Ilorin, was the helmsman of the state’s official broadcaster until May 29, 2023 during which he took the station to a new height…
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Magnus Abe urges supporters to stop fighting Tinubu’s appointees
Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the last election in Rivers State, Magnus Abe, has urged his supporters to stop the attack and support President Bola Tinubu and all his appointees. In a statement, Abe said he has congratulated Tinubu and former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike who was appointed Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).…
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