The 137 Kuriga schoolchildren rescued from the bandits camp over the weekend, met with the state governor, Uba Sani, at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House in Kaduna State today March 25. The students were accompanied by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of One Mechanised Division of the Nigerian …
Read More »Gov reacts to Nasarawa varsity students? death in palliatives stampede
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has commiserated with families and the management of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, over the death of students during a stampede on Friday, March 22. Two students of the university died earlier today in a stampede that took place at the institution’s convocation square …
Read More »Aliko Dangote, Aig-Imokhuede, Gov Dapo Abiodun, Pat Utomi, Atedo Peterside, others pay late Herbert Wigwe?s parents a condolence visit (photos)
Businessman, Aliko Dangote, former CEO of Access Bank, Aig Imokhuede, Ogun state governor, Gov Dapo Abiodun, Pat Utomi, Atedo Peterside, and others paid late Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe’s parents a condolence visit. Late Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba and their first son, Chizzy, died in a fatal helicopter …
Read More »We'll leverage alumni associations for education development – Gov Adeleke
Adeleke said this in Osogbo on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to his office by the Old Students Association of Ilesa Grammar School, as part of activities for its 90th Anniversary. The governor said that Non-Governmental Organisations were critical partners in school development. “Your school has produced so many dignitaries …
Read More »God used PDP to promote me, Gov Fubara declares
Fubara said he was first promoted by God, who touched the hearts of the leaders and members of the PDP to present him for the governorship election he won. Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has attributed his success in life and the eventual elevation in his political journey to the …
Read More »Rivers State House of Assembly overrides Gov Fubara to pass four new bills into law
The Rivers State House of Assembly has voted to override Governor Siminalayi Fubara and pass four new bills into law. Channels TV reported that this happened during plenary on Friday, January 26, at the House of Assembly Quarters after the Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule read four letters …
Read More »Construction of Fourth Mainland Bridge to begin in March, April ? Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the construction of the long-awaited 37km Fourth Mainland Bridge will begin by the end of March or April. Sanwo-Olu stated this on Thursday, Jan. 25, in an address at the Lagos West Senatorial District Town Hall Meeting held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, …
Read More »Gov Aiyedatiwa nominates Akeredolu?s kinsman as deputy governor
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has named Olayide Owolabi Adelami as the deputy governor of the state. His name has been submitted to the state House of Assembly For ratification. Adelami was Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly until he retired in April 2018. The position of the …
Read More »Former Anambra Gov. Obiano pleads not guilty to 9-court charge
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arraigned the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on a nine-count money laundering charge. Obiano, who was arraigned on Wednesday, Jan. 24, before trial Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja, pleaded not guilty after the charge …
Read More »I have been rendered homeless following Ibadan explosion – Former deputy gov. of Oyo State laments
A former deputy governor of Oyo State, Barrister Iyiola Oladokun, has disclosed that he and his family were affected by the explosion that rocked Ibadan on Tuesday night, Jan. 16. Oladokun said the explosion destroyed his house, rendering him homeless. Recall that an explosion occurred at Dejo Oyelese …
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