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Electricity Users Urges Sack Of Management Team
Following the National Grid collapse on Saturday, residents of the FCT have demanded the resignation of those in charge of overseeing the system. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the grid had collapsed on Monday, with power only being restored on Tuesday. Saturday’s collapse marks the second in a week and the seventh in 2024. Consumers residing in Kuje, Area 10,...
Amb. Nzechi Greet Yakubu Gowon At 90, Hails Him On Impactful Policies
Politician and businessman Amb. Barr. Charles Nzechi has congratulated former military President Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd) on his 90th birthday celebration, extolling his unwavering love and dedication to Nigeria. In a congratulatory message on Saturday, Nzechi commended the former Nigerian leader for the impactful policies and programs he initiated while in office, including the NYSC scheme and unity schools, which...
At 90, Buhari Praises Gowon
In honor of General Yakubu Gowon, the former military head of state, who is turning 90, former President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to him. In a statement made available to newsmen on Friday by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the former President commended Gowon’s visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress. Buhari highlighted Gowon’s farsighted approach to governance,...
N85,000 Minimum Wage: “Sanwo-Olu’s Commitment To Workers’ Welfare” – TUC
Lagos State TUC has described the approval of the N85,000 wage as a demonstration of Sanwo-Olu’s commitment towards workers’ welfare. Chairman of TUC in the state, Mr. Gbenga Ekundayo, and Secretary, Mr. Aladetan Abiodun, stated this in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos. The duo, while acknowledging the minimum wage pronouncement, commended the governor for recognising the need to review...
NSCDC Deploys 1,500 For Kaduna LG Elections
The Kaduna NSCDC Commandant, CC Nuhu BM Dansadau, has deployed 1,500 personnel ahead of Saturday’s LG election across the 23 LGAs. Dansadau, while deploying the personnel after the muster parade at the NSCDC Kaduna State Headquarters, warned against accidental discharge and unruly behavior. The commandant charged all divisional officers to ensure all staff posted to their divisions carry out their duties...
Tunji-Ojo Advocates Enlightenment On Code Of Conduct For Public Servants
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-ojo has tasked the Code of Conduct Bureau with increasing public servant awareness of the code's requirements. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Interior, Ozoya Imohimi. According to the statement, Tunji-Ojo made the call while hosting the Acting Chairman of CCB, Murtala Kankia, and his team, who were on...
Kaduna Govt Restrict Movements Over LG Poll
Kaduna State Government has restricted movement throughout the state from 6am to 7pm for the Oct. 19 local government election in the state. The restriction of movement is to ensure peaceful, orderly conduct of the elections. A statement by the State Overseeing Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said vehicular movements, as well as commercial and other related...
Strike: Gombe Govt. Approves N947m For Allowances, Promotion Arrears
The Gombe State Executive Council authorized N947 million to cover earned allowance and promotion arrears for Gombe State University staff. Our correspondent reports that the SEC meeting was presided over by Governor Muhammadu Yahaya on Thursday. The sum of N265,202,570.47 was released for outstanding promotion arrears and N682,467,338 for the EAA. READ ALSO: Lagos To Pay N85,000 Minimum Wage – Gov. Sanwo-Olu Recall that...
Kaduna Farmers Report Losses As Herdsmen Destroy Farmlands
Farmers in the Manchok community of Kaduna State reported that herdsmen had destroyed their farmlands, causing the loss of crops worth millions. The farmers, who cried out for help, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Manchok on Friday that the sad development has predisposed them to hunger. One of them, Mrs. Martina David, a mother of four, said she invested...
Senator Kalu Calls For Economic Reforms, Austerity Measures Amid Hardship
Former Governor of Abia State and the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has stated that he is qualified to be president in 2027, adding that he would contest if President Bola Tinubu did not contest for a second term. Kalu made the comments on Thursday evening during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. “Let me...
