Category: State News

Lagos To Empower 2,743 Farmers July 28
July 21, 2020 No Responses

Lagos To Empower 2,743 Farmers July 28

Not less than 2,743 farmers and other agriculture value chain operators will receive agricultural inputs and productive assets under the Lagos State 2020 Agricultural Value Chains Empowerment Programme on July 28. The Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya in...
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Covid-19: Dana Pharmaceuticals Donates Essential Drugs To Lagos State
July 21, 2020 No Responses

Covid-19: Dana Pharmaceuticals Donates Essential Drugs To Lagos State

As part of its contributions to the treatment of Covid-19 patients, Dana Pharmaceuticals Limited has donated essential drugs to Lagos State.  A statement issued by the company explained that Lagos is the epic centre of the spread in Nigeria, ...
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Police Rescue 14 Kidnapped Women In Katsina
July 19, 2020 No Responses

Police Rescue 14 Kidnapped Women In Katsina

The Police Command in Katsina has rescued 14 kidnapped women and recovered 90 animals.Police spokesman, Mr Gambo Isah, a police superintendent, said this in a statement on Saturday.He said: “On Saturday at about1:00hours, the DPO Dutsinma, led Operation Puff...
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Kogi To Establish Rice Mill
July 19, 2020 No Responses

Kogi To Establish Rice Mill

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has promised to establish a rice mill in Ibaji Local Government Area of the state in honour late John Abbah, a legislator from the area. Bello made the promise in Ejule-Ojebe, the hometown of late...
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INEC Publishes Final List Of Candidates For Edo Governorship Election
July 19, 2020 No Responses

INEC Publishes Final List Of Candidates For Edo Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the Sept. 19 Governorship Election in Edo State.  The commission disclosed this in a statement issued by Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and...
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Ekiti Bans Traditional Festivals
July 18, 2020 No Responses

Ekiti Bans Traditional Festivals

Ekiti Government on Saturday directed traditional rulers in towns and villages to either postpone or cancel for the rest of the year, all pending local festivals in their domains to curb the spread of Coronavirus. The State Coordinator of COVID-19...
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Oyo To Clamp Down On Illegal Travel Agencies
July 18, 2020 No Responses

Oyo To Clamp Down On Illegal Travel Agencies

Oyo Government  will soon begin registration of all travel agencies in the state to curtail the spate of human trafficking being perpetrated by illegal agencies who  take advantage of vulnerable Nigerians. Mrs Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu, the Senior Sp...
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Kwara Assures Private School Owners Of Interest-Free Loan
July 18, 2020 No Responses

Kwara Assures Private School Owners Of Interest-Free Loan

Kwara State Government on Friday promised interest-free loan and grants to private school owners to enable them pay their workers. The State Governor, Rahman AbdulRazaq made the promise in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Rafiu Ajakaiye....
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Ekiti Makes U-Turn, Postpones Reopening Of Churches, Mosques
July 18, 2020 No Responses

Ekiti Makes U-Turn, Postpones Reopening Of Churches, Mosques

The Ekiti State government has postponed the reopening date of worship centres earlier scheduled for July 17 to Aug. 14. Services in worship centres including Mosques and Churches had been suspended since March following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.....
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ANAMMCO Donates Hands Free Washing Device To Enugu Govt
July 17, 2020 No Responses

ANAMMCO Donates Hands Free Washing Device To Enugu Govt

The  Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company (ANAMMCO) has donated 11 hands free washing devices and 20 cartons of antibacterial hand washing soap to Enugu State Government in the fight against COVID-19. Donating the item to the Enugu State Government on Thur...
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Ekiti Gives Aug. 3 As New Date For Resumption Of Graduating Classes
July 16, 2020 No Responses

Ekiti Gives Aug. 3 As New Date For Resumption Of Graduating Classes

The Ekiti State Government on Wednesday announced the change in resumption of students in graduating classes at both public and private schools from July 20 to Aug. 3. The Commissioner for Education, Mr Foluso Daramola, gave this new date during...
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FRSC To Prosecute Bribe-Seeking Officers, Givers
July 15, 2020 No Responses

FRSC To Prosecute Bribe-Seeking Officers, Givers

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Wednesday cautioned its bribe-seeking officials and members of the public against such practice, to avoid being prosecuted. Mr Imoh Etuk, Assistant Corps Marshal, Zonal Commanding Officer, RS2.2, gave the warning during ...
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Delta To Begin Property Enumeration
July 15, 2020 No Responses

Delta To Begin Property Enumeration

Delta Government is to begin the enumeration of property in the state as part of measure to strengthen its revenue generation in line with World Bank recommendation to meet certain thresholds. Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu,  disclo...
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Yobe Acquires 103 Tractors, 7,500 Metric Tonnes Of Fertiliser
July 14, 2020 No Responses

Yobe Acquires 103 Tractors, 7,500 Metric Tonnes Of Fertiliser

The Yobe State Government has acquired 103 tractors and 7,500 tonnes of NPK fertiliser to be distributed to farmers across the 17 local government areas. Showcasing the agricultural inputs in Damaturu on Monday, the State Governor,  Mai Mala-Buni exp...
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