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The Imo State Police Command has outrightly defied the directive of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetekun to release fleets of vehicles worth over N150 million seized from a car dealer in Edo State. Assistant Supretendant of Police (ASP) John Ebute on 17th October 2024 led a team of heavily armed personnel to the Oshodi Motors’ mart located at 253 Sapele Road in Benin City where they arrested seven staff of the car dealer company, carting away five exotic vehicles to yet an unknown destination. The owner of the car mart, Mr. Anthony Osayande in a petition through…
The African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) the Nigerian chapter, on Wednesday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the organization with cross-sectoral discussions on the impact of communication in the development of the continent. The event which was held at the BAZE University Abuja, brought together experts and stakeholders in the field of communication to brainstorm on the dynamics of the industry in sustaining development and ensuring national cohesion for growth. The theme for the 2024 (25th) international conference which doubles as the organization’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), is ‘ACCE, Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow; Reassessing Communication Dynamics For Sustainable Development In…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday assured that his government will work hard to address historical grievances in the country as a deliberate effort to build a united and prosperous Nigeria for future generations. The President said this in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onqnuga in a special message commemorating the 2024 Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day. Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day is celebrated annually to mark the death of ‘The Ogoni Nine’, a group of nine activists from the Ogoni region who opposed the operating practices of the Royal Dutch Shell oil corporation but were executed…
Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday begun the distribution of U-lesson tablets to primary and secondary schools in nine States of the Niger Delta Region. The First Lady declared that for Nigeria to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, Goal (SDGs4), which seeks to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, students in schools across the country must be equipped with digital tools. The event was organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), at the State House Conference Center, Abuja. Speaking at the occasion, Remi…
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia opened discussions with ZBHA Group of China for strong collaboration that will foster economic development in the State. The Governor wrote on his Facebook wall “Today, I am delighted to announce that the Benue State Government has taken a bold step in promoting economic growth and sustainability through a strategic partnership with ZBHA Group at their Headquarters in Shanghai, China.” Alia said he believes that the partnership will benefit Benue people guaranteeing equity, infrastructure, human capital development, and knowledge transfer. “This collaboration focuses on mutual business development, with discussions centered on fostering equity, infrastructure, human…
Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu on Monday said that the country needs to establish grids across the regions to insulate the systems from each other if power stability must be achieved. The Minister stated this while speaking to State House Correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Minister explained that the frequent collapse of the national power grid was as a result of the obsolete and dilapidated nature of the electricity infrastructures. He said the current national grid infrastructures dates back 50 years ago, when they were constructed. According to him.…
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume on Monday met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja where he vowed that there was no half-measure on the part of the central government in implementing the new national minimum wage. Akume who spoke to State House Correspondents after the closed-door meeting said he was excited that most Governors have since commenced the implementation with some paying slightly higher the N70,000. “The issue of the new minimum wage has always been central to the thinking of the Government of President Bola Tinubu and that was why he…
The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said that he currently receives half his salary and has reduced the allowances of aides in a deliberate effort to free funds to finance critical infrastructure and developmental projects in his State. Governor Sani stated this while speaking to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said “We embarked on a very serious adjustment. As you are aware, we made it clear that we need to reduce the cost of governance in Kaduna State. To date, we have not bought a single vehicle…
By Anule Emmanuel On the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York, United States of America, leaders gathered for the Africa Food Security Investment Summit, where they discussed pertinent issues to tackling food insecurity across the continent. The summit, organized by the Alliance for Food Security Action in Africa, focused on innovative strategies and investment opportunities that can assist in combating hunger. The summit had the theme: “Addressing Food Security in Africa: Strategies for Innovation and Investments” and served as a crucial platform for collaboration among stakeholders to transform Africa’s agricultural landscape and ensure food…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved a total of N78.350billion for the construction and rehabilitation of the Buruku/Gboko Water Supply project in Benue State and the Greater Dutse Water Supply project in Jigawa State. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Profeasor Joseph Utsev disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa after the council meeting presided by President Bola Tinubu. “FEC approved the award of contract for construction of the Greater Dutse Water Supply Project in Jigawa State at the total contract sum of ₦59,457,319,900.94. “Council also approved the award of contract for the Rehabilitation…