Category: State News

Emotions As Obaseki Dissolves EXCO
November 8, 2024 No Responses

Emotions As Obaseki Dissolves EXCO

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, presided over an emotionally charged valedictory session of the State Executive Council (EXCO), dissolving members of the cabinet as his tenure winds down on November 12, 2024.The EXCO session, held in...
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Adeleke Mourns Lagbaja, Condole Tinubu, Armed Forces
November 6, 2024 No Responses

Adeleke Mourns Lagbaja, Condole Tinubu, Armed Forces

Governor Ademola Adelele has described as a sad loss the untimely exit of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoheed Lagbaja, calling his transition “a huge misfortune”“A huge misfortune has befallen the people of Osun State, the Nigerian army...
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NDDC Begins Channelisation Of Kolo Creek
November 5, 2024 No Responses

NDDC Begins Channelisation Of Kolo Creek

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commenced the channelisation of Kolo Creek, traversing 17 communities from Okarki-Otuogidi to Ogbia communities of Rivers and Bayelsa states.Speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony at Okarki in Ahoada West...
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Ibom Air Boosts Fleet With Two New Aircraft
November 2, 2024 No Responses

Ibom Air Boosts Fleet With Two New Aircraft

Fast growing Akwa Ibom State Government-owned commercial airline, Ibom Air, has added two new CRJ 900s aircraft to its fleet.The addition brings to four, the number of new aircraft received by the airline this year (2024).The two new aircraft increased...
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Ex-Delta Deputy Gov, Amos Utuama Dies At 77
November 2, 2024 No Responses

Ex-Delta Deputy Gov, Amos Utuama Dies At 77

Firmer Delta Deputy Governor, Professor Amos Utuama is dead.Utuama who served as Deputy Governor from 2007 to 2015 during the two-term tenure of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, passed on in the early hours of Saturday in Lagos after a protracted illness.He...
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At Lagos Trade Fair, Sanwo-Olu Harps On Renewable Energy, Green Business Practices
November 2, 2024 No Responses

At Lagos Trade Fair, Sanwo-Olu Harps On Renewable Energy, Green Business Practices

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed the commitment of the state government to promoting green business practices and renewable energy. City Business News reports that Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this on Friday at the opening cerem...
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Edo College Of Nursing Graduates 81 Nurses
October 31, 2024 No Responses

Edo College Of Nursing Graduates 81 Nurses

The Edo State College of Nursing Sciences (ESCNS), has held its graduation ceremony for 81 Nurses.The event, held at the college’s main campus, on Sapele Road, Benin City, saw 81 newly qualified nurses receive their diplomas, prepared to contribute to...
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Akwa Ibom Flags Off 18-Storey Towers In Lagos
October 30, 2024 No Responses

Akwa Ibom Flags Off 18-Storey Towers In Lagos

Akwa Ibom State Government, on Wednesday, flagged off 18-storey Ibom Towers in Lagos, with a promise that the project will be completed in 24 months.The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, performed the ground-breaking ceremony.Two former governors of Ak...
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Ekiti Budgets N375b For 2025
October 29, 2024 No Responses

Ekiti Budgets N375b For 2025

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 presented a budget estimate of N375,790,077,618.15.Presenting the Appropriation Bill before members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly at the Assembly Complex, Ado- Ekiti, Oyebanji explained ...
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Bayelsa Announces N80,000 Minimum Wage
October 27, 2024 No Responses

Bayelsa Announces N80,000 Minimum Wage

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the sum of N80,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state’s civil service, effective November 1, 2024.Governor Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension of retired...
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Oyetola, 30 Others Survive Cabinet Shake-Up 
October 24, 2024 No Responses

Oyetola, 30 Others Survive Cabinet Shake-Up 

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday rejigged his cabinet, sacked five ministers, redeployed ten and appointed seven fresh nominees as ministers to replace the sacked ones. Tinubu appointed 48 ministers in August 2023, three months after his inauguration.  ...
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Akwa Ibom Announces N80,000 Minimum Wage
October 23, 2024 No Responses

Akwa Ibom Announces N80,000 Minimum Wage

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, on Wednesday, announced a new minimum wage of N80,000 for state government workers.The Commissioner for Information in the state, Ini Ememobong, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday.Mr Ememobong explained that ...
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Lassa Fever: Edo Records 240 Cases, 21 Deaths
October 22, 2024 No Responses

Lassa Fever: Edo Records 240 Cases, 21 Deaths

Between December and March 2024, Edo State recorded 240 cases of Lassa fever and 21 deaths.  Dr Joseph Okoeguale, Director of Viral and Emergent Pathogens, Control and Research, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, disclosed this on Monday during the First...
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Edo Records N67.2b IGR In Nine Months
October 22, 2024 No Responses

Edo Records N67.2b IGR In Nine Months

Between January and September, 2024, Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) attained N67.29 billion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). A statement issued on Monday by  Mr Courage Egboigbe, Head, Corporate Communications, Edo IRS explained that  Mr J...
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