Category: State News

Okpebholo Mourns ThisDay Correspondent, Emenyonu
October 19, 2025 No Responses

Okpebholo Mourns ThisDay Correspondent, Emenyonu

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep shock and sadness over the passing of a dedicated and respected journalist, Adibe Emenyonu, who until his death served as the Edo State Correspondent for ThisDay Newspaper.In a statement issued by...
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Chamber, NDDC Release N1.5b To Boost Niger Delta Businesses
October 16, 2025 No Responses

Chamber, NDDC Release N1.5b To Boost Niger Delta Businesses

The Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture, (NDCCITMA) backed by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has released cheques worth N1.5 billion to 1,500 people to boost businesses in the Niger Delta region.Speaking durin...
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Bayelsa Gov, Speaker, Other Lawmakers Quit PDP
October 15, 2025 No Responses

Bayelsa Gov, Speaker, Other Lawmakers Quit PDP

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Wednesday, rested speculations around his rumoured defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as he officially announced his resignation from the party for what he described as “obvious reasons.”Gove...
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Edo Nominates Ebosele, Two Others As Commissioners
September 26, 2025 No Responses

Edo Nominates Ebosele, Two Others As Commissioners

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has announced the nomination of three new Commissioner-designates.A statement issued on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor explained that the new commissioner-designates are: Dr Elizabeth Ebo...
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Oborevwori Mourns Oscar Ibru
September 25, 2025 No Responses

Oborevwori Mourns Oscar Ibru

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of prominent Urhobo son, businessman and philanthropist, Olorogun Oscar Ibru, describing his passing as a monumental loss to the Urhobo nation and Nigeria at large.Governor Obor...
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Publisher Presents GAC Frame To Lagos Assembly Speaker
September 25, 2025 No Responses

Publisher Presents GAC Frame To Lagos Assembly Speaker

In a bid to contribute to the stability, unwavering and sterling political Governance in Lagos State since the Era of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) as the then Governor of the State, Renowned Political Journalist and Publisher of August24news.com, Ajagbe....
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Edo/Delta Customs Empowers COWA Members with Perfume-Making Skills
September 24, 2025 No Responses

Edo/Delta Customs Empowers COWA Members with Perfume-Making Skills

The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Edo/Delta Command, Comptroller Judith Kanu, has empowered members of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) and their friends through the launch of a perfume-making skill acquisition programme.In her opening remarks...
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A’Ibom Okays ₦695b Supplementary Budget
September 14, 2025 No Responses

A’Ibom Okays ₦695b Supplementary Budget

The executive council of Akwa Ibom State has proposed a supplementary budget of ₦695 billion.The proposed budget comprised ₦125.66 billion for recurrent expenditure and ₦569.33 billion for capital expenditure.Meanwhile, the state Governor, Umo Eno has de...
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Oborevwori Urges FG To Revive Delta Ports
August 26, 2025 No Responses

Oborevwori Urges FG To Revive Delta Ports

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday, urged the Federal Government to revive the Warri, Koko, Sapele, and Burutu ports and reiterated his administration’s commitment to collaborate with the Government at the centre in that regard.The governor,...
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Niger Open To Investments In Transportation Sector, Says Deputy Governor
August 16, 2025 No Responses

Niger Open To Investments In Transportation Sector, Says Deputy Governor

The Niger State Government has reiterated its readiness to welcome investments across all modes of transportation to drive economic growth and enhance public safety.  Speaking on Thursday, the Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, said the State is commi...
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Delta Rewards World Debate Champions with N20m Each
August 14, 2025 No Responses

Delta Rewards World Debate Champions with N20m Each

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday rewarded each member of the five-man Delta contingent that won the 2025 World Basic Schools Debate Championship in Doha, Qatar, with a cash prize of N20 million.The Governor also extended the same N20...
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Edo Approves 500-Room Hostel For Ambrose Alli Varsity
August 13, 2025 No Responses

Edo Approves 500-Room Hostel For Ambrose Alli Varsity

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced plans for the construction of a 500-bed hostel facility for the medical school of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, in Edo State. Governor Okpebholo made the pledge during his campaign tour of...
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Ibas Receives Minister, NDDC Team
August 10, 2025 No Responses

Ibas Receives Minister, NDDC Team

The Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ibas, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for partnering with the State and citing key projects such as the ongoing Kaa-Ataba Bridge, linking Khana and Andoni Local Government ...
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NADDC Engages Jigawa on Youth Empowerment, Automotive Skills Development.
August 7, 2025 No Responses

NADDC Engages Jigawa on Youth Empowerment, Automotive Skills Development.

As part of measures to deepen grassroots empowerment and expand technical capacity across Nigeria’s automotive ecosystem, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) hosted delegates from Jigawa State at its headquarters in Abuja on Thursd...
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