Edo : Gov Okpebholo signs Reversed N486bn Appropriation Bill into law
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has officially signed the reversed Appropriation Bill of N485.63 billion into law. This marks a significant move by the new administration to ensure rapid implementation of developmental projects. The budget, as approved by the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), is divided into N202.65 billion for recurrent expenditures and…
admin2Kano : Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Supports Vulnerable Family
By Isabella Okon A native from Calabar, Malam Abdullahi Mohd, received support from the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Malam Abdullahi, who has lived in Kano for 29 years, was disowned by his family and has built a new life with his wife and nine children. The Honourable Commissioner, Hajiya Amina…
Social Diary: Money can’t Eliminate poverty- Edon
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara Arc. Edward Nkwegu, a Nigerian business mogul, industrialist, philanthropist and politician, has said that money alone, without knowledge, cannot eliminate poverty completely. Nkwegu the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Edon Nig. Ltd and founder of Regina Pacis Foundation, a charity organization focused on uplifting the less privileged and the poor in society, stated…
Edo : Gov Okpebholo Gives CP 48hrs to End Cult Clashes
By Isabella Okon The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday, told the Commissioner of Police to halt the violent cult clashes in the State and ban Drivers Welfare Association, Network Empowerment. He instructed the Commissioner of Police in the State should instruct his officers and men across the various formations to immediately swing…
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…
Edo : 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…