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Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has called for the removal of primary school teachers’ salaries from local government allocations in order to ease funding challenges at the local council level in the country. Gov Ahmed, who also said that there was urgent need for the review of national laws …

In line with its commitment to improve customer experience and further promote excellent service delivery, Ikeja Electric PLC, Nigeria’s largest power distribution company, has launched an online “Live-Chat” service which enables customers engage with trained customer service representatives on a real-time basis. The online chat service, which is compatible with …

Ebonyi State Governor,Engr. David Umahi, has launched a N1 billion comprehensive health programme for the state. Umahi announced this during a meeting he held with major health stakeholders,and development partners at the Government House in Abakaliki last Wednesday. He said, “With gratitude to Almighty God and appreciation of your commitments …

The Federal Government has described as sadly out of tune with reality the published letter from US Congressman Tom Marino to Secretary of State John Kerry, asking the US to withhold security assistance to Nigeria on the strength of some imaginary infraction by the Buhari Administration. In a statement issued …

The recent jail break at Koton Karfe prison in Kogi state and Nsukka prison in Enugu state, where about 32 inmates serving various jail terms escaped, has once again reinforced the clamour for effective reform of the country’s prison system. What is particularly disturbing and has raised serious concern about …

Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has assured the family of the Late. Bishop Owen Azubuike of his continuous support for the family, noting that the bond of relationship between father and son established between him and the late cleric remains intact. The Governor spoke after at the burial of late …

The General Superintendent of Deeper Life Christian Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi has encouraged Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State to remain committed to the development of the state as the Church will continue to back him in prayers. This is as Governor Wike declared that Rivers State is dedicated …

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is visiting Kenya this week on his first trip to Africa, using his time in the country to visit the iHub technology hub in Nairobi, meet with developers and partners, and explore how the country’s pioneering mobile money ecosystem is evolving. Zuckerberg is in Kenya to …

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has ‎described the allegations of mismanagement of funds against his administration by the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Damishi Sango, as a malicious, ridiculous diatribe and mere diversionary tactic employed by the opposition in the state to score cheap political …

The Lagos State Government on Saturday said owners of the buildings demolished in Ikoyi were duly served with contravention, removal and quit notices before the exercise was carried out, just as it vowed to intensify efforts to rid the State of illegal structures. In a statement issued by the Commissioner, …

LET me start by asking an important question: who wants to kill racy introspection? There is a cacophony of voices telling the Muhammadu Buhari administration to close its eyes to the past; that given the enormous tasks that lie ahead, history and its consequences for our nation should be the …

A United Nations statistics confirms that over 1.02 billion people do not have enough to eat ( more than the populations of USA, Canada and the European Union) while the number of undernourished people in the world increased by 75 million in 2007 and 40 million in 2008 (largely due …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin Chairman, Benin Leaders of Thought (BLT) His Royal Highness, Ovbioba Edun Akenzua, the Enogie of Obazuwa has said that only the personal profile of the candidates jostling to succeed Governor Adams Oshiomhole will define the winner of next week’s governorship poll. Speaking with newsmen in his private …

From: Ruth David , Bauchi Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Agency has disclosed that one person has died and two suspected Lassa Fever cases have been reported in the State. The chairman of the Agency, Pharmacist Ibrahim Gamawa confirmed it to newsmen Saturday in a press briefing at the Emergency Operation …

Sokoto state government has given approval for the transfer back home of 39 of its citizens currently in various schools in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. In today’s exchange rate, the move will enable the government save over N500m from the policy. The government said this signals change of priorities …

Ebonyi state government has declared 5th of September every year as public holiday. Governor David Umahi,announced this on Thursday,during the commencement of a prayer and fasting session,organised by his government to mark the peaceful settlement of the land dispute between Ezillo and Ezza Ezillo in Ishielu local Government Area. Umahi,who …

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja commended the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of social networking website, Facebook, Mark Elliot Zuckerberg for sharing his wealth of knowledge with Nigerian youths, and inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs. Receiving the internet entrepreneur in the State House, President Buhari said the various …

The Senators’ Wives Forum (SWF) has contributed towards fortified foodstuffs and body care products for weaned infants and children at the various Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in some parts of the country. The Forum, represented by Hajia Hadiza Ali Wakili and Mrs. Louis Gyunka from Bauchi South and Nasarawa …

CHINEDU WOSU YENAGOA Following the recent arrest of Chief Timipre Sylva’s ardent loyalist, Barrister Jonah Okah allegedly on the orders of Governor Henry Seriake Dickson, frontline social and political activist, Mr. Doifie Buokoribo, has accused the governor of disdain for free speech in the state. Buokoribo also demanded the immediate …

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Friday stated that accountability and oversight must be necessary components in the nation’s efforts to rehabilitate the insurgency-ravaged North East zone. Saraki’s statement was in response to the conclusion of the four-day visit by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin Noble Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has said until the preachers of religious intolerance are brought to face trial and if found guilty, penalised, religious violence would be not abate in the country. He made the recommendation while delivering a lecture titled: “Culture At Risk” held at the …

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator (Dr) Ita Enang, has confirmed that the Federal Capital Territory Appropriation Act, 2016 passed by the National Assembly has been assented to by President Muhammadu Buhari. A statement from the office of the SSA said that the …