Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – The new Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Simon Lalong, has approved the appointments of Hon. Rufus Bature as Secretary to the State Government and John Dafa’an is to serve as Chief of Staff, Government House. This appointment was contained in a press statement signed on Monday by the Permanent Secretary Policy […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia – Social and Economic activities in the commercial city of Aba, Abia state were totally shut down weekend as members of a Pro-Biafra group, under the aegis of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) marched round the city in honour of the fallen heroes who died during the Nigeria-Biafra civil war. Our […]
The Central zone of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has announced the suspension of a group of dissident youths, who reportedly held a meeting at Emeyal community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, despite repeated warnings that the meeting earlier scheduled for Kaiama, Headquarters of Koklokuma/Opokuma LGA of the state was illegal. The suspended […]
The All Progressives Congress [APC], Rivers State is disturbed that much of the fears of decent and peaceful people and residents of Rivers State that the swearing of Nyesom Wike, based on the stolen mandate of the people, will herald anarchy and confusion in the state have now been proven correct. A statement issued by […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the appointment of Alhaji Isiaka Sola Gold as the Secretary to the State governmentt and Hajia Zaratu Umar as the Head of Service shortly after his inauguration for a second term. Umar was a Permanent Secretary in the Office of the former Head of Service, Alhaji D. […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Hon. Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi, has been sworn- in as the 4th Executive governor of Enugu state, with a call on indigenes of the area in the Diaspora to come home and invest. He stated this Friday in his inaugural speech at the Michael Okpara square Enugu, where he formally took […]
Ayo Balogun – The Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has announced the appointment of key officials of his government. In a statement he personally signed in Lagos, Ambode named Mr. Tunji Bello as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Mr. Samuel Olukunle Ojo as the Chief of Staff. The statement further said that […]
Chief Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who is billed to be sworn in today as Governor of Rivers State, does not have the mandate of the people to serve in that capacity, the State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said. “Chief Wike is being sworn-in not because he won […]
The Special Assistant to the outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan on Domestic Affairs, Waripomowei Dudufa, is in for more troubles. Despite his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party over anti-party activities, leaders of the party and Elders Forum in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have taken him to the cleaners following his uncomplimentary comments […]
Out-going Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has said the disappearance of the Accountant-General of Delta State, Mr Cyril Agbele, six days to hand over to the new administration was in bad faith. The Governor who stated this Thursday when Permanent Secretaries and retired Permanent Secretaries paid him a farewell visit at Government House, […]
*Group Uncovers Plan To Recruit Miscreants Before Governorship Election A political group, Forward PDP for Progress (FOPPRO), on Thursday raised the alarm that it has uncovered plans by the All Progressives Congress (APC), to use some of the expelled members of the Peoples Democratic (PDP) in the State, including the party’s embattled former chairman, Col. […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka – The Governor Willy Obiano, led government in Anambra state, has banned the operation of private and commercial motorcycles as well as tricycles from major highways in the state, with effect from June 1, 2015. Dr. Uju Nwogu, Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, made this known to newsmen in Awka, […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Yenagoa – For allegedly engaging in various forms of anti-party activities during the last general polls, the Bayelsa State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled nine of its members. Decision for the expulsion was contained in a statement issued by the state acting chairman of the party, Chief Serena […]
The May 29, 2015 handover of government in Delta State may flop as the state government is unable to raise funds for the event. This followed the absconding of the state’s Accountant General, Cyril Agbele. Agbele, according to reports, had absconded from office since last week. He has also reportedly switched off his phone. Sources […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Benin- City – There was a mild drama in Edo state on Tuesday, as Governor Adams Oshiomhole, announced the suspension of the new Chairman of Etsako West Council Area of the state, Mr Alassa Mohammed, few minutes after he assumed office. African Examiner reports that Oshiomhole swore- in the chairman the previous […]
*Says Buhari will resist impunity in Rivers Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has promised Rivers people and the South-South that he will join hands with the President-Elect, Muhammadu Buhari to improve their living standard and promote development. Amaechi also assured the people that the Buhari led administration will resist impunity and abuse […]
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has stated that the peace enjoyed in the state was as a result of prayers and the power of God. Speaking at a special thanksgiving service of the Government House Family to celebrate God’s Goodness on his administration for the past eight years at the Government House Chapel Monday […]
By Niyi Adeyi – The stifling lingering fuel scarcity nationwide, took another serious dimension Monday night when some men of the Nigerian Army caused confusion in the outlet of an independent oil marketer (Capital Oil) in Berger area of Lagos, as well as engage in fuel rackets. The Military men who arrived the outlet already […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Abakaliki – Chairman of the troubled All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Ebonyi state chapter, Mr. Jerry Obasi, has raised the alarm over threat to his life by some hoodlums, who recently besieged his residence either kill or abduct him in Abakaliki. He told newsmen that “the incident, took place at about 4:30a.m. […]
By Ayo Balogun – Osun State public servants will begin indefinite strike on Tuesday over the state government’s inability to pay them six months salaries. The workers had issued 14-day ultimatum to the government to pay them the six months salaries being owed them. Jacob Adekomi, Nigeria Labour Congress, Osun State ordered civil servants to […]
