Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. A head of the December 12 local government council election, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi state on Friday announced that only women will head the legislative arm of the various local government councils. The resolution was announced by the Governor and leader of the APC in Kogi State, Alhaji…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has condemned the alleged imposed tax on loaves of bread by bakeries and bread sellers in the state. Chief Edward Onoja, Deputy Governor, who made this known in a statemeant, said ” neither the Governor nor the state executive council has imagined or proposed such…
The immediate past Governor of Nasarawa State and Senator representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District, Umaru Tanko Almakura has clocked 67years on his sojourn on this earth. Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi took time to underscore the Senator’s contributions to the development of the state and the…
Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has vowed that his administration will not rest on its oars, until local government areas in the state pay their workers full salaries before month end. Engineer Sule made the vow while speaking at the grand finale of the Baraya Vanguard/Engineer A. A Sule Coordinators, awareness and sensitization campaign,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) told students to prepare for resumption next week. ASUU said this on its official Twitter page as the education body expressed hope of an agreement with the federal government. The Union expressed optimism that students would return to universities next week after its meeting with the federal…
The Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Mr Chiji Collins, has been impeached. Collins was removed from office by the lawmakers on Friday during a plenary at the legislative chamber of the Assembly complex in Owerri, the state capital. When the motion of the former speaker’s impeachment was move, it was supported by…
Former President of the Senate, David Mark, has described the death of elder statesman, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, as a big blow to the struggle for the emancipation of the oppressed in Nigeria. Mark, in a statement signed by his Media aide, Paul Mumeh, said that Balarabe was an uncommon activist and defender of the…
In a letter of condolences to the family of late former National Assembly Member, Suleiman Abdul Kokori, signed and issue by Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, Honourable Minister of State, FCT, says It is with a deep sense of loss and sadness that I convey to you my heartfelt condolence on the death of our…
BY ABAH BENJAMIN ENEOJOH. The Federal Controller of Works Kogi State, Engr Kojogbola J. Olatunde has announced the intention of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to partner with Kogi State Ministry of Works to deliver on the “Operation Zero Potholes” agenda of His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello in this Yuletide season. Engr…
Construction company has commenced work at Gadabuke-Gwargwada road in Toto local government area of Nasarawa state to boost food production in the area which are predominant farmers. This followed the award for the construction by the federal ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development as captured in this year’s revised appropriation act. The project according…
With the news of passing on of the former National Assembly Member in Kogi State, the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Chief Edward David Onoja has extended his condolences to the family of Hon. Suleiman Abdul Kokori, who passed on at the early hours of Saturday. Late Kokori was a former Federal Commissioner…
President Nana Akufo-Addo is doing everything to “hijack” the funeral of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, General Secretary of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said. Mr Rawlings died on Thursday, 12 November 2020 at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital while on admission. After officially announcing Mr Rawlings’ funeral to the…
Onions are fast becoming luxurious to many households as the prices have increased by more than 150 percent. As a result, many people are resorting to cooking without it, and those who must use it pay through their teeth. A visit to the biggest onion market in the North-West, Aliero in Kebbi State, showed…
A popular Nigerian comedian and Ambassador to several brands Emanuella Samuel, has given her mother an early Christmas gift. Globaltimesnigeria.com reports that the comedian post on her Instagram page where she announced to her 471,000 followers that she built her mother a house. “I built this for you mom. For all the prayers; all…
…… Assures On FG’s Commitment To Improve welfare Of Serving And retired military personnel. The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has received the report of a 9-man Committee he inaugurated on Security Debarment Allowance and other welfare matters being agitated for by the retired members of the Nigerian Armed Forces….
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West have commenced moves to unite the party in the region. Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde, former Governors of Osun and Ekiti, Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Segun Oni, Board of Trustees members, state party chairmen, among others met for deliberation. The meeting which was held at the Government House, Agodi,…
Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. Worried by the recent boat mishaps that claimed many lives on the water ways, the Management of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has warned boat operators across the country to adhere strictly to safety guidelines and Protocols or be prepared to face sanctions as provided by the law. The management also…
“There will be reason they are not listening so work out what it is.” – Richard Templar; THE RULES OF PEOPLE. Richard Templar is the pen name of a British author who has written self-development books. He reportedly shares his “path to success” in a series of books, in which 100 simple “ Rules”…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday assured Lagosians that the State Government would complete the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. He said his government is committed to the construction of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, saying that the delay of work on the road was based on the government’s plan to build a…
President Muhammadu Buhari Fuel hike: Buhari’s policies devastating Nigerians more than COVID-19 — Wor The Federation of Informal Workers’ Organisation of Nigeria has berated the Federal Government for failing to stop the importation of petrol, noting that the Muhammadu Buhari administration had not fulfilled its pledge to boost local refinery of petroleum products. The union…
