Edo : Gov Okpebholo Freezes all State Bank Accounts… Abolishes Road and Bridges Ministry
By Sharon Akuboh The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday, ordered the freezing of all State-owned bank accounts with immediate effect, until further notice. And Abolished Roads and Bridges Ministry, which Reverts to Ministry of Works. The Governor has also warned commercial banks, Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply…
admin2Edo : Okpebholo suspends revenue collections, Orders arrest of Defaulters
By Sharon Akuboh The Edo State governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has announced indefinitely the suspension of the collection of all state revenues, particularly in motor parks and other areas, until further notice. The governor has also directed the State Commissioner of Police to arrest anyone found defying this order. In a statement issued by his…
Ebonyi : “Be hard on purveyors of fake news” Nwifuru tells NBC
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State said It is important for the National Broadcasting Commission as the regulatory body of broadcasting to eliminate fake news if Nigeria must progress. Governor Nwifuru spoke during the courtesy visit of the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC in his office, Abakaliki. He said the spate fake news is…
Ebonyi : Relocation of Businesses in Afikpo LGA
In his avowed determination to give Afikpo a new look, befitting its status as the 2nd City in Ebonyi State, the Executive Chairman of Afikpo Local Government Area,NWACHI, Timothy A. U, after due consultation with relevant, stakeholders has approved the relocation of the following businesses from all parts of the Council Area to a centralized…
Kano : Kano State Govt Partners Fraym on New Data Engine for Accelerating Economic Outcome
By Sharon Akuboh The Kano state government is teaming up with fraym on new data engine to accelerate economic outcomes in the state. This announcement was made during a one-day seminar for the revitalization of economic and social development in Kano state . The seminar was organized by Fraym, a USA-based organization, and took place…
FCTA, Brunel University Partner To Build Students Mindset On Entrepreneurship
By Remi Johnson In a bid to building local talents for national economic boost, the Federal Capital Territory Education Secretariat in collaboration with Brunel University of London has began moves to inculcate innovative entrepreneurial mindset in the Nigerian students. The Concept tagged ” Brunel -FCT Innovation Challenge” is designed to empower educators with the right…
The Motivating Story of a Self Made Man : CEO M2 Gas Ltd, Chief Sunny Ike Ogbonnia
Weekenders magazine’s Princess Joy Omagha Idam, had an interview with the President of Ebonyi State Union in the United Arab Emirates, (UAE), Chief Sunny Ike Ogbonnia, Aku Amia 1 of Izzi clan is also the Managing Director/CEO M2 Gas Limited, his Ikwu is Ibe Ililieku, hails from Amasiri, Ekuma Ubaghala autonomous community, Afikpo LGA, Ebonyi…
Kano Gully Erosion : Gov Yusuf Partners World Bank, FG to implement Mega Project at Gayawa
By Omagha Idam Disturbed by the devastation caused by erosion at Gayawa, Governor Abba Kabir has visited the site and promised to address the environmental challenges and improve the lives of the people in the area. Set to partner with the World Bank and Federal Government to arrest the situation. In a statement issued by…