Author: Utebor Paul
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Umahi sanctions own party for contravening Executive Order
Ebonyi state Gov. David Umahi has ordered that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state pays a fine of N5 million for contravening the provisions of the state’s Executive Order 3 of 2022. The Executive Order 3 prohibits political parties from using public places such as schools, parks, and markets among others for political…
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Akeredolu mourns Ondo PENCOM Chairman, Anthonia Smart
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Sunday commiserated with the State Pension Commission (PENCOM) over the demise of its part-time Chairman, Dr (Mrs) Anthonia Smart. Akeredolu said he was personally touched by her death, according to a Press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Richard Olatunde, in Akure. “It is a huge,…
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AIG assures Sokoto residents of security during Yuletide season
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 10 Headquarters, Sokoto, AIG Bello Dalijan, has reassured residents in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states that efforts to prevent crime and improve public safety will continue during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. In compliance with the Inspector-General of Police’s order, Dalijan has instructed the commissioners…
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Police arrest bandit, recover 4 AK47 rifles in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State, said its operatives have arrested a bandit/gun runner and recovered four AK47 rifles with 344 rounds of ammunition and his operational motorcycle in Kaduna. The Command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Muhammad Jalige, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna. Jalige said the renewed vigour…
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Soludo felicitates Anambra people at Christmas
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo has sent warm Christmas greetings to christians and people of Anambra Mr Christian Aburime, Press Secretary to Soludo reported the governor as expressing gratitude to God Almighty for the gift of life and the grace to celebrate another Christmas this year. He said that Christmas was a time for hope and a…
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Delta APC chieftain preaches love, peace at Christmas
A Delta state All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain and Former aspirant house of representative, Delta state Ika federal constituency of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Hon. Lucky Monye has said Christmas signifies love and peace and as such, Christians should resolve to live in love and peace. Monye in a goodwill message this morning in…
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Osun govt. directs Gboyega, wife, others to return official cars
Former governor of Osun state, Gboyega Oyetola and his wife Sherifat have been directed by the Osun state government to return all official vehicles belonging to the state government in their possession. The government also gave same directives to other former appointees of the state. This was contained in a statement released by Governor Ademola…
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We see criticism as wakeup call in HYPPADEC- MD
Alhaji Sadiq Yelwa, Managing Director, Hydroelectric Power Producing Area development Commission (HYPPADEC), has said that criticism was a wakeup call to do more for the people. In an interview on Friday in Minna, Yelwa said that critics of the commission in public interest are seen as partners in progress and not as detractors. The HYPPADEC…
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George Cohen ex-Fulham footballer dies at 83
Former Fulham footballer, George Cohen, is dead. The 83-year-old footballer also played for England in the 1966 World cup. Confirming the incident on Twitter, one of the two surviving members of the team, Sir Geoff Hurst, wrote; “Very sad to hear my friend and England team-mate has died.” “Everyone, without exception, always said that George…
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Gov. Badaru signs N178.5bn Budget for 2023
Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa on Friday signed the state’s N178.5 billion Budget for the 2023 fiscal year into law. Newsmen reports that Badaru signed the budget after it was passed to him by the State House of Assembly. The governor expressed satisfaction with the state budget performance in the last seven years of his administration. Badaru…