By Ijeoma Wilfred The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that a man died after allegedly jumping into a canal to avoid arrest in the Ipaja area of Lagos State. Command’s Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin in a statement on X said the incident happened on Wednesday at about 10:00 a.m. […]
Breaking:GOV FUBARA APPROVES N85,000 NEW MINIMUM FOR RIVERS WORKERS.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the payment of N85,000.00 as the new minimum wage for civil servants in the employ of the Rivers State Government. This is the agreement reached during a closed door meeting presided over by the Governor and attended by representatives of organised labour […]
SUPPORT OF RIVERS PEOPLE EMBOLDENS US – GOV FUBARA
•Says God Made LG Election A Success •As RSTRC Passes Confidence Vote On Gov Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that one of the greatest and propelling reassurances emboldening his administration is the enormous support that Rivers people have continued to give unreservedly. The Governor emphasised that such […]
Over 20 Million Out Of School Children in Nigeria As National Library Launches Readership Promotion Campaign
By Daniel Peters UNESCO says that over twenty million out of school children are in Nigeria as the National Library of Nigeria Launches campaign to promote reading culture. The National Librarian/Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Professor Chinwe Veronica Anunobi, said at the launch in Akure, Ondo […]
Dismissed Police Officers In Kwara Charged, Remanded in Prison.
By Ken Chiwendu The Police Command in Kwara State says all three dismissed officers in connection with the death of Qoyum Abduyekeen Ishola have been charged to court. According to a statement issued by DSP Adetoun Ejire – Adeyemi, the Command’s Spokesperson, the dismissed officers,Mr Abiodun Kayode,Mr James Emmanuel, and […]
Gombe Courts Send 10 Fraudsters to Jail.
The Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of ten fraudsters into various jail terms for offences bordering on internet fraud, impersonation and employment fraud. The convicts are Emmanuel Cyriacus, Nelson Yustus, Gabriel Victor Shindu, Daniel Gambo, Miracle Bukar, Mighty […]
FAAC:FG, States, LGCs Share N1.289 Trillion From Gross Total Of N2.258 Trillion For September 2024.
By Daniel Peters The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared a total sum of N1.298 Trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of September, 2024 from a gross total of N2.298 Trillion. From the stated amount inclusive of Gross Statutory Revenue, Value Added Tax […]
Finance Minister Launches Performance Management System For Delivery On Development Priorities.
By Goodluck Ikiebe In line with the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021- 2025 (FCSSIP 25), introduced by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to drive civil service reforms, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, […]
PROVE THOSE LOSING FAITH IN JUDICIARY WRONG, GOV FUBARA URGES JUDGES, LAWYERS.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has urged judicial officers and all legal practitioners to be more dutiful in eliciting citizens’ trust in the ability of the Judiciary to confidently dispense justice according to law. The Governor maintained that the Judiciary must remain upright, independent, free and fearless, if it […]
Explosion From CNG – powered Vehicle Injures 3 in Edo
By Ken Chiwendu No fewer than three persons sustained injuries after a Compressed Natural Gas, CNG-powered vehicle exploded at NIPCO gas station in Benin, City, the Edo State capital. The incident reportedly happened Thursday morning at the gas station located along the Benin-Auchi road in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of […]