Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia has resurrected the bonding agreement between medical students of College of Health Sciences, Benue State University. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula said the Governor stated this in Makurdi, during the 9th Professional Induction and Admission Ceremony for 2023 Graduating Doctors of the College of Health Sciences, Benue State University, Makurdi. By the bonding arrangement, the state government will place all medical students of the institution on a monthly allowances of ₦103,000 till graduation, but on the condition that they must compulsorily serve the state for not less than two years before…
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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, Friday, dismissed the interlocutory appeal filed by Social Democratic Party (SDP) Gubernatorial candidate, Chief Kenneth Gbagi against the ruling of the Governorship election tribunal sitting in Asaba, the Delta State capital. Gbagi had attempted to tender a gazette after parties had closed their case and the tribunal adjourned for judgment. The application was dismissed by the tribunal who deemed it an abuse of Court process. Not satisfied with the tribunal’s decision, Chief Gbagi appealed to the Court of Appeal. In its judgement, the Court of Appeal said the tribunal exercised its discretion judiciously…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has said his administration was working assiduously to ensure that every child in the state have access to complete and functional education comparable to any part of the world. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this, Thursday, during the inauguration of multiple projects at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the State. The projects inaugurated as part of activities lined up to celebrate his administration’s first 100 days in office include; Administrative building; Vice-Chancellor’s Lodge; Staff School building; University Guest House/squash court, and two kilometres of interlock/concrete Road…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has said his administration is poised to break new grounds in infrastructural development, inclusive economic growth, and sustainable development in the state. Governor Oborevwori who made the pledge during the swearing-in of nine new Special Advisers, enjoined the appointees to put in their best to actualize his administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda for the people of the state. Those sworn-in include; Hon. Charles Oniyere; Mr Michael Ogboru; Chief Ebikeme Clark; Chief Sylvester Oromoni, Hon. Shadrach Rapu, Dr Donald Peterson; Engr Goodnews Agbi; Hon. Peter Uviejitobor and Chief Nathaniel Igbani. He said the appointment of the new Special…
The International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Kaduna Branch, have assured the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC of its support in the fight against corruption and other economic and financial crimes. Aisha Abdu Muhammad, Chairperson FIDA, Kaduna, gave the assurance when she led officials of the association on a courtesy visit to Kaduna Zonal Command of the EFCC. She noted that the activities of the Commission over years have helped in improving public consciousness on the activities of fraudsters. Responding, ACE.1 Aisha Abubakar, Acting Zonal Commander, assured the body of EFCC’s readiness to work closely with them as they…
The new Ministry for Housing and Urban Development and the National Population Commission (NPC), have expressed their readiness to collaborate towards establishing accurate and verifiable housing data in Nigeria. Receiving the Chairman and the commissioners of NPC on a visit to his office, the Minister of housing and urban development, Arch Ahmed Dangiwa stated that the objective of collaborating with the NPC was to be able to accurately determine the extent of housing deficit in Nigeria. “Our collaboration with the National Population Commission, particularly in the context of the next national census is a critical step in this journey.The census…
As the 1st African Para Games tagged Accra 2023, sets to round off in Ghana, the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has congratulated Team Nigeria for again, making the nation proud by clinching two medals in the women’s wheel chair tennis, singles and doubles categories. Senator Owan Enoh, in his message to the athletes and officials, stated that Nigeria was able to join 20 other countries to compete for laurels at the Games despite dwindling resources, demonstrating the commitment of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration to poverty alleviation and empowerment of people living with disabilities through…
With a view to achieving speedy development of Benue State, the state Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia has charged new commissioners and special advisers in the state to get down to business in order to add value to the governance of Benue State. The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, His Excellency, Sam Ode, stated this on Saturday while declaring open a Retreat put in place by the State Government to equip members of the State Executive Council on the developmental ethos of the new administration and to prepare them on the onerous task ahead, which is ongoing at the…
The Delta State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Jamani Tommy Ejiro has denied an online report of his alleged kidnap attempt along Jesse-Oben Road, where some persons were alleged to have been killed in the process In a statement issued in Asaba by his Special Assistant, Mr. Victor Abugo and made available to journalists, he described the report as false, fictitious and callous, which according to him, is the handiwork of mischief makers with their evil machination intended to achieve their devilish aims. While saying that he never took that route as claimed by one online “faceless Facebooker, who goes by…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji and the immediate past Governor of the State, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Friday led other dignitaries to pay last respect at the burial ceremony of former Chairman of Ekiti State All Progressive Congress Elders’ Forum, Chief George Akosile. Chief Akosile who was also the state chairman of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) between 2003 and 2006, died on June 15, 2023, aged 90 years old. Speaking during the burial service at St. James’ Anglican Church, Igbara Odo EKiti, Governor Oyebanji said the late Chief Akosile was a principled politician who jealously guided his name and…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Thursday, inaugurated multi-billion naira projects at the Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba, as part of activities to mark his first 100 days in office. The Governor who also also commissioned 29 network of roads with 31.45 line drains around Madonna College road in Asaba and Okpanam areas of Oshimili South and Oshimili North Local Government Council areas of the state, blamed the abandonment of projects across the country on failure or refusal of political leaders to continue with projects started by their predecessors. The projects inaugurated at the Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba, include; 500 and…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, charged community newspaper publishers to speak to the conscience of the people by promoting the prevailing peace, unity and love in the state. Governor Oborevwori gave the advice when the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN), Delta State Council, led by the State Chairman, Comrade Jude Obiemeyego visited him at Government House, Asaba. He urged the community newspaper publishers to abide by the ethics of the journalism profession by ensuring that rules guiding the profession were adhered to in their reportage. “It is my pleasure to welcome the esteemed publishers of Community…
Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor on Sunday, led members of the State Legislature to Evwreni Community in Ughelli North local government area, to condole with the Wife of the Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori over the demise of her mother, Madam Agnes Ayetoma Ataga. The Speaker explained that although the late mother-in-law to the Governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori lived a fulfilled life, the death was a big loss not only to the immediate family but the State as her motherly counsel would be greatly missed. The Speaker, Emomotimi Guwor, accompanied by the Deputy Speaker, Arthur Akpowhowo, Majority Leader,…
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the appointment of Khalil Suleiman Halilu as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). A statement by his special assistant on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale said by this appointment, Khalil Suleiman Halilu will serve for an initial term of five years by the relevant sections of the NASENI Act, 2014. “Mr. Halilu, 32, is expected to bring his significant experience as an innovator and technology expert to bear in this important new national assignment. “The tenure of Dr. Bashir Gwandu as…
Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said his administration has lined up series of projects for inauguration to mark his first 100 days in office. Oborevwori stated this during inspection of projects at the Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba and other parts of the state capital. Projects inspected included the Administrative building, Faculty of Agriculture building, lecture theatres, Faculty of Environment, and Vice Chancellor’s lodge. Others include; the State High Court Complex, 16km internal roads and drainages around Madonna Road area and the Okpanam – Ibusa Road both in Oshimili South and Oshimili North Local Government Areas of the state.…
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has called on state governors to support the 8-point agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the agenda is meant to position Nigeria in a position of respect within the comity of nations. The Minister said this while speaking during a courtesy visit by the Executive Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago, on Tuesday. The Minister said the President had given marching orders to the new Ministers to propagate and conscientize Nigerians on the agenda, noting that he was aware that Nigerians are experiencing hardship due to recent policies and also…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has recalled the Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Home Affairs, Mr Olaiya Atibioke from suspension. The recall is sequel to the expiration of the two weeks suspension slammed on the Commissioner on August 12, 2023. According to a statement by the Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode, Mr Atibioke was billed to resume work at his office yesterday. The Governor urged top government functionaries in the state to take a cue from the suspension, while restating his administration’s zero tolerance for indiscipline and actions that are inimical to the progress of the…
In line with its core objectives of advocating for integrity, justice probity and transparency in public and private organizations, Network Against Corruption and Trafficking on Friday, shook up the foundations of the Asokoro area of the Federal Capital Territory when it staged human sign posts campaign against the vices of corruption and trafficking. Led by its Executive Director of Investigation, Fejiro Oliver, and its Legal Director, Barrister Ovie Justice, NACAT is a pro-democracy Civil Society Organization duly registered under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Cap C20, Laws of the federation of Nigeria 2004 to, amongst other…
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has received a delegation of the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional programme on SGBV, comprising partners from Ghana, South Africa, Mali, Ethiopia, Kenya and others, just as it reiterated the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to gender equality. Speaking during a session with the delegates, the Executive Secretary of DSVA, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi said the visit was an opportunity to share experiences of the various spotlight initiatives and the State Government-driven innovations toward eradicating the scourge of Sexual and Gender-Baded violence (SGBV) in Lagos. She emphasised the State Government’s political will, which is…
As part of efforts to harness the tourism potential of the State, the Lagos State Government has promised to continue to support traditional institutions and the hosting of indigenous festivals in Yorubaland. Speaking at the Y2023 World Sango Festival in Oyo State, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture (LSCAC), Mr. Idowu Johnson assured participants that the State Government will continue supporting efforts aimed at promoting Yoruba culture and relieving the memories of Yoruba ancestors. Johnson, who led a delegation from the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, also used the occasion…
Three Abuja Big Boys To Weed Grass As Punishment For Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command yesterday, arraigned Three Abuja Big boys Solomon Ngbede, Ancha Onyekachi and Suleiman Mustapha before Justice O.I Adelaja of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Kubwa, Abuja on separate one count charges bordering one internet fraud. Ngbede’s charge read, “that you, Solomon Ngbede sometime in 2023 at Abuja within the jurisdiction of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory cheat by personation when you represented yourself on a SnapChat profile page as Ivy, a porn star from…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has stressed the need for members of the State executive council to always maintain high level of discipline and principle of collective responsibility in the discharge of their duties in order to redefine governance and achieve the desired development for the state. Oyebanji stated this on Tuesday during the inaugural expanded Exco meeting held at the Executive Council Chamber, Governor’s office, Ado-Ekiti, shortly after the new members of the council took the oath of office. He urged them to always be guided by the oath they have taken in the discharge of their official responsibilities.…
The Managing Director of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) Chief Festus Ochonogor has frowned at the indiscriminate dumping of refuse on drainages predisposing the state to flood. Ochonogor made the warning known while inspecting ongoing evacuation work done by the commission on drainages and opening up of blocked canals at Ebiu Owa Marker, Owa Ekei Road, Melekwe Street Boji-Boji Owa, in Ika-North East and Abraka road, Edike Market in Agbor Ika South. According to Ochonogor, the flood control measures stretched from Owa-Ekei road linking old Lagos road discharges water into the Orogodo River. He said Deltans should…
The Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Peters Olufemi, has said that the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, was never involved in any wrongdoing as a bursar or in his relationship with people. Olufemi, made the clarification when he led the management staff of the NOUN on a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor, Monday Onyeme at his office, Government House, Asaba. Responding to a question by newsmen on whether a panel was set up for Sir Onyeme which led to his suspension or dismissal, Prof Olufemi said, “there was never a…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has stressed the need for Africans to harness the strength of her multi-stakeholder partnerships and leverage enterprise-driven innovations to create impact ecosystems that foster inclusive growth and recovery. Sanwo-Olu said this while speaking at the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) with the theme “Global Vision, Local Action: Repositioning The African Development Ecosystem for Sustainable Outcomes’’, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu noted that Africa must come together, with a renewed spirit of collaboration, innovation, and determination, to build a…
FG committed to Continuous Support of Nigerian Airlines – Meribole The Federal government of Nigeria has shown commitment in the continuous support of Nigerian airlines. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace, Dr Emmanuel Meribole represented by Director Air Transport Management of the Ministry, Mr. Hassan Ejibunu made this statement at a reception organized by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to celebrate the commencement of direct flights between Nigeria and the Caribbean country by Air Peace Airline recently. However, he said the Federal Government will continue to initiate and implement policies that ensures Nigeria’s airlines benefits from the Bilateral…
Delta State Government has pledged continued commitment to promoting inclusive economic growth and strengthening financial management for sustainable development. The State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, gave the pledge when he received on courtesy visit, the 59th President and Chairman Governing Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, Dr Innocent Okwuosa and his delegation at Government House, Asaba on Wednesday. Oborevwori represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, a fellow of the Institute, said Delta would continue to partner with the Accountants’ body for improved services in revenue generation and service delivery. “On behalf of the Governor of Delta…
Members of the Delta State Technical Working Committee (STWC) on gender based violence have been charged to ensure that they give adequate publicity to their programmes to sensitize their target audience. The charge was given by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Dr Kingsley Emu when he inaugurated members of the Committee in the conference room of the office of the SSG. The SSG tasked the Committee members to make sure that the message that they push out should be well defined and taken to the target audience were such issues are recorded. Dr. Emu counseled that the members…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, on his 65 years birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Monday described Pastor Ojelabi, a former federal lawmaker and ex-member of the Lagos State Executive Council, as a religious leader, seasoned politician and administrator, who used his positions for the development of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The Governor said Pastor Ojelabi contributed immensely to the growth and development of Lagos State as a council chairman, commissioner, member of the…
