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Governor Adeleke Insists On Power Devolution
Governor Ademola Adeleke has advocated on devolution of power and financing to the state governments' in improving the nation's economic This suggestion formed part of Governor Adeleke’s remark at the convocation ceremony of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State on Sunday. While stating that the solution was devolution rather than centralisation of governance powers and responsibilities, Governor Adeleke called for more focus...
ABN TV Launches 24/7 Live Broadcast Test Transmission
In an exciting development, ABN TV has announced the commencement of its 24/7 Live Broadcast Test Transmission. The test transmission marks a significant milestone in the network's journey towards providing uninterrupted entertainment, news, sports and programming to its audience. Viewers can now tune in to ABN TV's live broadcast by visiting the network's website at www.abntv.com.ng and clicking on the ...
Anxiety As Trucks Of Tinubu’s Palliative Arrive Some States, Only Kano Has Received In North,
Only a few states appear to have received the 20 trucks of rice palliative earmarked for each of the 36 states by the Federal Government and the issue is causing anxiety, Sunday Vanguard understands. A survey at the weekend shows no northern state apart from Kano had received the consignment of rice while in the South-West, only Oyo claimed that...
Another 58 Trafficked Nigerian Girls Rescued From Ghana
Another group of 58 Nigerian women and children have been rescued from human traffickers in Ghana, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has said. The Chairman of Nigerians In Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Board of Trustees in Ghana, disclosed this to the NiDCOM boss, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, when she stopped by to visit the trafficked victims at their location in Accra. The...
Hardship: Peter Obi Responsible For Planned Nationwide Protest — Onanuga
Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has alleged that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and his supporters are behind the proposed nationwide protest. The presidential aide claimed that the organizers are the same individuals who hijacked the #EndSARS protest in 2020. Youths and groups are planning nationwide protests over the state...
Crime Rate In Nigeria Reducing, The Records Are There — IGP Egbetokun
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has declared that crime rate in the country is on the decline. Addressing State House Reporters after meeting with President Bola Tinubu in company of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, the IGP said the president charged them to continue to synergise in order to bring crime to the barest minimum. This is...
Protest Not The Answer, Be Patient With President Tinubu – Actor Yul Edochie Tells Nigerians
Popular actor, Yul Edochie has urged Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu amid calls for protest against the government. Edochie, who was a staunch supporter of Tinubu during his presidential campaign, assured that the President listens and that he’s doing all he can to make things right. The thespian made this known via his Instagram account on Friday. “I acknowledge...
Fake News Nearly Ruined My 40 Years Marriage – Lai Mohammed
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Thursday, decried the evil of fake news, lamenting that a fake report about a phantom $1.9bn paid into his account almost destroyed his marriage of 40 years. Mohammed said there was a need for all hands to be on deck to fight the menace of fake news, explaining that one...
Edo Deputy Gov Appoints Popular Journalist, Ogochukwu Isioma as Special Assistant
The reinstated Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu has approved the re-appointment of Comrade Ogochukwu Isioma, alias Campus Gist, as his Special Assistant. Isioma, Edo-born popular journalist and publisher of Campus Gist, was among the nine appointees unveiled on Friday July 19, 2024 following Shaibu’s reinstatement by the court. The appointments were contained in a statement signed...
I Never Promised ₦80,000 Minimum Wage — Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described as “unverified claims”, reports that he had proposed to pay a minimum wage of ₦80,000 to workers in the state and local government areas. The denial came following reports circulating online, that the governor had promised to pay the said sum. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, on Friday described the...
