Category: State News

Diri: Expect My Cabinet In Three Months
March 1, 2020 No Responses

Diri: Expect My Cabinet In Three Months

Governor  Douye Diri of Bayelsa says he will constitute his cabinet “in the next three months”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Diri disclosed this at a Thanksgiving Service held at the King of Glory Chapel, Government House,...
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Diri: Supreme Court Only Affirmed God’s Judgment
February 27, 2020 No Responses

Diri: Supreme Court Only Affirmed God’s Judgment

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling was only affirmation of God’s judgement, which paved the way for him to emerge victorious. Senator Diri also said that there is no victor no vanquished as the...
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Rice Production Increases to 3m Tonnes In Kano
February 25, 2020 No Responses

Rice Production Increases to 3m Tonnes In Kano

AS part of measures to meet local demand, the Kano State Government has raised rice production in the  state to 3 million tonnes annually.  ov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state says his administration has raised rice production in the  state...
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NIMASA Donates Relief Materials To 20, 000 Displaced Persons In Borno
February 24, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA Donates Relief Materials To 20, 000 Displaced Persons In Borno

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), on Monday donated relief materials for distribution to 20, 000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno.The Director General of the Agency, Dakuku Peterside, made the disclosure at the presen...
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Kaduna Sports Festival Begins March 2
February 24, 2020 No Responses

Kaduna Sports Festival Begins March 2

The 6th edition of Kaduna State Sports Festival, which will be organised for the first time in 10 years, will begin on March 2, 2020The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival, which was earlier scheduled for February...
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First Bank Takes SMEs Business Clinic To Port-Harcourt, Abuja
February 21, 2020 No Responses

First Bank Takes SMEs Business Clinic To Port-Harcourt, Abuja

In recognition of the significant role Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) play in achieving sustainable growth and development in the economy of the country, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has concluded plans to host second edition of SMEs  Business Clinic...
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NPA Empowers Over 200 In Imo State
February 20, 2020 No Responses

NPA Empowers Over 200 In Imo State

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA ) has donated good and items to over 200 people at Umuoziri Inyisi, Ikeduru LGA of Imo State as part of its  Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.NPA explained that the initiative is geared towards equipping.....
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Kebbi Votes N650m For 2020 Argungu Fishing Festival
February 19, 2020 No Responses

Kebbi Votes N650m For 2020 Argungu Fishing Festival

The Kebbi Government is to spend N650 million for the 2020 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival scheduled to hold early March.The Commissioner of Works, Alhaji Abubakar Chika-Ladan, made this known shortly after the State Executive Council meeti...
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Kwara To Revoke 5,000 Plots Of Land
February 18, 2020 No Responses

Kwara To Revoke 5,000 Plots Of Land

The Kwara government says it will revoke over 5,000 plots of land sold illegally by the immediate past administration. Bolaji Edun, the Director-General of Kwara Bureau of Lands, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
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Rice Farmers In Kano Seek More Earth Dams
February 17, 2020 No Responses

Rice Farmers In Kano Seek More Earth Dams

The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) Kano State chapter, has called on Governor  Abdullahi Ganduje to construct more earth dams to boost irrigation activities across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state.The Secretary, Alhaji Ado Hassan, m...
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Oyo To Revoke Four Road Contracts
February 17, 2020 No Responses

Oyo To Revoke Four Road Contracts

The Oyo State Government is to terminate four road contracts for failing to meet up with the performance specifications and schedule.Prof. Raphael Afonja, the State Commissioner for Public Works and Transports, made this known in Ibadan on Monday.The News Agen...
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Kano Seals Power Supply MoU With TCN
February 17, 2020 No Responses

Kano Seals Power Supply MoU With TCN

Kano State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  (MoU) with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on viable transmission projects to improve power supply in the state. Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor  Abdullahi Ga...
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Police Impose Curfew In Bayelsa
February 14, 2020 No Responses

Police Impose Curfew In Bayelsa

The Bayelsa Police Command has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew over violent protests by alleged political supporters in the state.The Commissioner of Police, Usher Anozie, while briefing Journalists on Friday in Yenagoa, said  the curfew was from 8pm to 6am...
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INEC, APC, PDP React To Supreme Court Ruling On Bayelsa
February 13, 2020 No Responses

INEC, APC, PDP React To Supreme Court Ruling On Bayelsa

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will effect the Supreme Court ruling on Bayelsa governorship election once it is served with the certified true copy of  the judgment.INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Educa...
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