Gov. Kefas presents 2025 budget estimates of N429 Billion to Taraba State Assembly.
Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas on Monday presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N429 Billion to the State House of Assembly tagged: “Budget of Transformations”. “Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, I am proud to present the 2025 Budget Proposal, aptly titled the “Budget of Transformation,” with a total allocation of Four Hundred and…
Ahead Of Apo Mechanic Traders Relocation : AMMC Warns Against Double Registration
By Remi Johnson The Federal Capital Territory Administration, through its Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, AMMC, has warned Apo Mechanic union members and traders against indulging in the mischief of double registration in the ongoing relocation plan of affected traders to Wassa. Other artisans who are neither mechanics nor traders along the Apo road corridors are…
Nwifuru revives automated Oferekpe Water Scheme
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara The multi-million naira automated Oferekpe mega water scheme in the Ikwo local government area of Ebonyi State has commenced operation. The water project initiated by the 2nd civilian Governor of Ebonyi State, Martin Elechi, was abandoned in 2018, but the current government has revived it to solve the problem of water in the…
Hon Ogah seeks Collaboration with Norway to tackle developmental issues in Ebonyi
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara Chinedu Ogah, a member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly Wednesday visited the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, to appreciate its role in the development of Ikwo Noyo and seek renewed collaboration to tackle developmental challenges in the state. During the visit, the lawmaker was received by Norway’s Ambassador…
Mainstream gender issues into reporting… NAWOJ National Chairperson tells Members
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara Comrade Aisha Ibrahim, National Chairperson, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ has emphasized the need for women in media to mainstream gender into reporting on issues affecting the growth and development of the society. She noted that gender issues, especially as they affect women, are underreported in Nigeria. Mrs Ibrahim spoke at the…
Edo : Gov Okpebholo Swears in Dr Oshiomhole
Due to the premium the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo places on Health, he has sworn in the new Commissioner for Heath, Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole with a charge to take the sector to the next level, by revamping the health sector in the State. The event which held at the Executive Chambers of…
Ebonyi : DIG, others call for enhanced Social Sector capital budget Performance
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara Development and Integrity Intervention Foundation (DIG), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) implementing the USAID Green-The-Red project in Ebonyi State said It has observed persistent underfunding and unmet budgetary commitments in the state health and education sectors and calls for a redress. It called on the state government to release 70% of budgetary allocations for…
Edo Security Boost : Gov Okpebholo declares War on Cultists, Reassures Edolites of Safety
By Sharon Akuboh The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday night, ordered heads of various security agencies in the State to make the Heartbeat unsafe for criminals elements, to ensure safety of the citizenry to live and do their business unhindered. The Governor gave the charge while briefing newsmen at the end of…