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AbdulRazaq inaugurates seven perm secs, redeploys two others
By Mosunmola Ayobami Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Tuesday inaugurated seven new permanent secretaries to fill some vacant positions in the leadership of the state bureaucracy, urging them to be good team players and to join the rebuilding efforts of the administration. The new permanent secretaries are; Ibrahim Mohammed (Establishment); Yahya Mohammed (Water Resources); Sidikat Alaya (Tertiary Education); Iyabo…
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Ogun IRS generates N11bn IGR in first quarter of 2022
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says it generated N11.804billion as revenue into the state government coffers between January and March this year, representing 83.86% of the N14.076billion expected revenue for the period under review. IRS Chairman, Mr. Olugbenga Olaleye, disclosed this while presenting the agency’s 2022 budget performance for the first quarter before members of the…
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Kwara records 258,905 births, 4,108 deaths in 3 years-NPC
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Kwara The Assistant Chief Registrar, Vital Registration Department, National Population Commission (NPC) in Kwara State, Mallam Razaq Alege has disclosed that 258,905 births and 4,108 deaths were recorded in the state between 2019 and 2021. The NPC official made the disclosure while speaking with Westernpost correspondent in Ilorin on Tuesday. “In 2019, Kwara recorded 94,157 births, in…
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Three coalition commissioners, SAs, 93 council appointees, others defect to PDP in Oyo
By Bode Akinbode, Ibadan As 2023 general elections approaches, all the three commissioners appointed into Oyo State’s cabinet on account of the 2019 political coalition that brought in Governor Seyi Makinde, have announced their defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The commissioners, who were also joined by Special Advisers and 93 Special Assistants appointed into local government positions from the African Democratic…
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Soludo fails to publish ‘full agenda’ in 30 days of assumption as promised
Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Soludo, failed to fulfill his promise to publish his administration’s “full agenda” within 30 days in office. Soludo said this when he assumed office as governor on March 17 – 33 days ago. “What we present here is a synopsis, designed to give Ndi Anambra a feel for the future we envision. The full agenda…
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Oyetola tells political appointees interested in contesting to resign
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has directed all political appointees in the state with interest to contest the 2023 general elections to resign their appointments with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Oluwole Oyebamiji, on Tuesday. The statement said: “This is sequel to…
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Sporting achievements in Akwa Ibom testament to Gov Emmanuel’s investments – Eno
Governorship aspirant on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) IN Akwa Ibom, Umo Eno, says the achievements recorded in sports in the state are a testament to Governor Udom Emmanuel’s investments. The immediate past commissioner for lands and water resources said part of such achievements was Akwa United winning the Nigeria Professional Football League trophy for the first…
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Kano deputy governor resigns as agric commissioner to ‘further political career’
Kano State Deputy Governor, Nasiru Gawuna, has resigned his appointed as the commissioner for agriculture and natural resources. Governor Abdullahi Ganduje had appointed Ganuwa as agric commissioner alongside his office as deputy governor. Ganuwa announced his resignation in a statement by his media aide, Hassan Fagge on Monday. The deputy governor said he was resigning in order to “further my…
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Magnus Abe declares for Rivers guber race, vows to fight ‘haphazard primaries’
Former Senator representing Rivers South East senatorial district, Magnus Abe, has joined the race to become the next governor of River State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abe declared for the Rivers number one seat in B-Dere community, Gokana Local Government Area of the state on Sunday. The event was the inauguration of the executive committee…
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After fight to finish in APC, Yari, Marafa defect to PDP in Zamfara
Former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdul-Aziz Yari, and Senator Kabiru Marafa have dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Zamfara State PDP Chairman, Col. Bala Mande, announced their defection while addressing the press after the State Working Committee meeting in Gusau on Sunday. According to Bande, Yari, Marafa and their supporters will be formally received…
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