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Wike, Abiodun present 2021 budget to state assemblies
The Executive Governors of Rivers State and Ogun State, Barr. Nyesom Wike and Dr. Dapo Abiodun have presented before their state assemblies the state’s 2021 budget respectively.
Accompanied by officials of the State Executive Council, Nyesom Wike presented the state’s … Continue Reading
EndSARS: Police Seeks court Order to stop judicial panels’ probes
The Nigeria police has filed a suit at a federal high court in Abuja seeking an order to stop the judicial panels of inquiry set up by state governors to probe allegations of police brutality and human rights abuses against … Continue Reading
Court Martial Convicts General Adeniyi Over Viral Boko Haram Video
Abuja, Nigeria – A court martial has convicted the former Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj. General Olusegun Adeniyi, over a viral video of him decrying the lack of adequate weapons to combat Boko Haram insurgents in … Continue Reading
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Egbe Edum, Killed in Cross River
An officer of the Nigeria police, ACP Egbe Edum, has been axed to death after the car he traveled in broke down on the road on Wednesday (December 2, 2020) in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.
The slain … Continue Reading
OPEC plus Ready to cut oil output, Sylva explains hike in fuel price
Members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies called OPEC plus say they would be ready to cut crude production in order to prevent another slump in prices.
At the close of a virtual meeting … Continue Reading
Presidency Boycotts Meeting with South-South Governors and Stakeholders
The Presidency has boycotted a meeting with the six governors from the south-south geopolitical zone, traditional rulers, youth leaders, women groups and other major stakeholders scheduled to hold on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the government house in Port
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Imo Speaker, Chiji Collins, Impeached
He was accused of financial impropriety, high handedness, and gross misconduct.
The speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, honourable Chiji Collins. has been impeached following allegations of financial misappropriation.
Honourable Collins was removed from office by the lawmakers on … Continue Reading
Delta: Okowa launches rural skills acquisition programme for youths
The Delta State government of Nigeria has designed a rural youth skills acquisition programme to help young people in rural communities with the necessary skills to become self-reliant.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Mr. Ifeanyi Egwunyenga, Delta’s Commissioner for Youth … Continue Reading
Rivers Politics: Wike accuses APC of false promises
The executive governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of riding onto power through false promises.
The governor disclosed this when he was speaking at a forum where he received a former … Continue Reading
Looming fuel scarcity as Oil workers commence Strike
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has declared a nationwide strike sparking fears of a looming fuel scarcity.
This was disclosed by the President of the association, Mr. Festus Osifo, who said the action follows … Continue Reading