Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo, on Monday, inspected some ongoing road construction, repairs and site of the proposed flyovers in Benin. The governor visited Upper Mission Road by Aduwawa Junction, Obadan junction, and Benin-Auchi Expressway to ascertain the level of work done since contractors were mobilised to sites. Okpebholo noted that the failed portions at Upper Mission Road had made life unbearable for residents and traders alike in the area. He assured that his administration was ready to work round the clock to fix the road and make Edo people happy. He said the mandate of his administration was to…
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Edo House of Assembly on Monday approved the Revised Supplementary Budget of N485.6 billion for 2024. Gov. Monday Okpebholo, on Nov. 13, in a letter, requested the House to consider and pass the Revised Supplementary Budget for the continuous development of the state. The motion to dissolve the house into committee of supply to consider the budget, was moved by the Majority Leader of the House, Charity Aiguobaruehian and seconded by the Minority Leader, Eric Okaka. At the Committee of Supply, the House considered and passed the budget estimates. The Revised Supplementary Bill of N485.6 billion, had a total of…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has called for the prosecution of drivers impaired by drugs and other dangerous substances.Egbetokun, this would significantly help to address the Federal Road Safety Corps’ (FRSC) efforts at ensuring safer Nigerian roads.According to him, driving under the influence of drugs is a serious issue that can lead to accidents and fatalities.Egbetokun made the call at a joint news conference organised by FRSC to commemorate the 2024 World Remembrance Day Of Road Traffic Accident victims on Monday in Abuja.The IG, who was represented by AIG Benneth Igweh in charge of Zone 7, assured that the…
Lecturers and consultants at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Medical School and Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, have withdrawn their services for the second time in two months. The News Agency of Anambra (NAN) reports that the development is in compliance with the seven-day warning strike embarked upon by the national body of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN). MDCAN in a strike notice on Monday said the industrial action was to protest the alleged irregularities in the appointment of NAU VC. The notice was signed by Prof. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, and Prof. Diyabu Ibrahim, its National President and…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun says President Bola Tinubu is charting a way to move a lot of Nigerians out of poverty. He stated this in Bauchi on Monday, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED)’s conference. Edun said that the president is leaving no stone unturned in order to ensure that life is made easy for Nigerians by coming up with policies and programmes that would be beneficial to all. “President Tinubu’s administration inherited assets and liabilities and there is no looking back…
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Monday in Abeokuta swore in 20 newly-elected local government chairmen following their victory during Saturday’s election. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, Abiodun urged the new council chairmen to be accountable and ensure dividends of democracy cut across all parts of their local government areas (LGAs). The governor assured them of good governance at the state government level, saying his administration would continue to give maximum support to the overall development of the local government areas. He urged the new leaders at the council level to ensure a translation of state government policies to various…
The organised Labour in Cross River says they will not guarantee industrial harmony from Wednesday if the state government failed to concretise plans to implement the N70,000 national minimum wage. The labour unions made their stand known after staging a walkout at a scheduled meeting with the Joint Public Service Negotiating and Implementation Committee on the new wage on Monday in Calabar. The committee chaired by the State Head of Service, Dr Innocent Eteng, also have representatives of the various labour unions, including Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria…
A non-governmental organisation, Save Our Soul (SOS) Children’s Villages, has empowered 13 women groups in Plateau with a N260 million grant to expand their businesses. Mr Eghosa Erhumunse, the NGO National Director, said on Monday in Jos that the money was for the women to boost their businesses and build capacity to care for their children. Erhumunse said that the grant would also help alleviate poverty and shield women and their children from vices. The director advised the beneficiaries to invest the money solely in its intended purpose and not to spend it on frivolities. Plateau Commissioner for Women Affairs,…
Edo Government on Monday warned against the persistent illegal revenue collection by unauthorized agents and touts across the state. The state government also announced the immediate suspension of all consultancy services and related service providers in the state’s public service. Umar Musa Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) gave the warming while briefing newsmen in Benin Ikhilor noted that the warning became necessary following the rising concerns over the activities of unlicensed individuals exploiting residents without official mandate. He said,” Effective immediately, only statutory and licensed revenue collectors are permitted to operate on behalf of the government, particularly…
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has confirmed the crisis between Ibeno and Esit Eket Local Government Areas of the state. ASP Timfon John, the command`s spokesperson disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Eket on Monday. She said the Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph Eribo had visited the area with the Director, Department of State Services (DSS) for on-the-spot assessment. John said that the attack was carried out by suspected hoodlums from neighbouring communities at midnight on Saturday. She said that the places attacked were farms, schools, homes, clinic and public utilities worth…