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Fuel subsidy removal: Kwara govt reverses self on 3 working days for civil servants
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State government has reversed the directive which reduced the working days for civil servants from five to three in the wake of the fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government. The government had on June 5, 2023, through a letter from the state’s Head of Service, Mrs Susan Oluwole, reduced the work days to cushion…
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Shettima restates importance of peace for national development
Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has restated the importance of peace for achieving any meaningful development in the country. Shettima stated this on Wednesday when a delegation of the Hadeija Emirate Council led by the Emir of Hadeija and Chairman of Jigawa State Traditional Council, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar Maje paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential…
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Abia new tax system for transporters, traders to include free medical insurance – Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has launched a digital tax system for transporters and traders in the state. Otti, who announced the launch, said traders and transporters in the state will have access to free medical insurance. The governor promised transparency with the scheme, noting that it will fuel the entrepreneurial growth of the state and increase the revenue. “I’m…
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Fuel subsidy: Zulum releases 50 buses, 30 pick-up vans to farmers
To reduce the high cost of living caused by the withdrawal of fuel subsidy, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday, released 50 buses and 30 pick-up vans for free transportation of farmers from their communities to farmlands. The 80 means of transport will comprise 50 luxurious buses to be allocated from the fleet of the Borno Express Corporation,…
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Kwara gets first female Commissioner of Police
In a groundbreaking move, the Nigeria Police Force has appointed the first female Commissioner of Police for the Kwara State Command. She is Ebun Oluwarotimi Adelesi. The announcement of this historic appointment was made over the weekend, marking a significant milestone for the state. CP Adelesi takes the reins from her predecessor, Paul Odama, who was redeployed following his promotion…
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Zulum asks committee to fast-track reconstruction of burnt Monday market
Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, has charged a high-powered committee to speed up ongoing reconstruction of Maiduguri Monday market towards resumption of traders for business activities. Governor Zulum gave the task on Sunday in Maiduguri during an unscheduled visit to assess progress of work at the market. The Monday Market, a bustling centre of trade and commerce was…
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Akwa-Ibom government tackles unemployment, to set up business school
A business school to train and develop budding entrepreneurs is in the offing in Akwa Ibom State. This is to enable entrepreneurs excel in their small and medium scale enterprises in line with the A.R.I.S.E. Agenda of the present administration. The State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, announced this when he addressed the congregation at All Nations Christian Ministry International (aka…
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Shettima urges Northwest leaders to unite, support Tinubu’s administration to tackle insecurity, other challenges
The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has called on leaders in the northwest regoon to unite and support the present administration’s efforts in addressing challenges confronting the people. The Vice President made the call on Friday in his remarks when he paid Sallah homage to the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Saád Abubakar II in his palace. The Vice…
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AbdulRazaq seeks support for President Tinubu, says peace key to devt
…hails Emir of Ilorin for promoting culture, harmony Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq hosted the Emir of Ilorin Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari to the annual Bareke on Friday, commending the royal institution for working with the government to sustain peace and harmony, and promote development in the state. The Governor called on citizens to support President Bola Tinubu whose early policies…
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Colour, class as Kwara Gov joins Emir for #IlorinDurbar horse riding
Kwara State Governor and Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) Chairman, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday joined the royal train of the Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari for the #IlorinDurbar, the annual sociocultural festival of the emirate involving colourful horse riding and other local displays. The Governor had earlier paid homage to the Emir, after which his delegation went back home to…
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