Chinedu Ogah Foundation Offers Scholarships to 170 Students
By Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara The Rt. Hon. Chinedu Ogah Foundation has awarded full scholarships to about 170 students from Ikwo and Ezza South Federal Constituency. The initiative, which entered its sixth phase this year, is part of the lawmaker’s long-standing effort to empower young people through quality education. Speaking during the ceremony on Saturday, Ogah, who…
Omga007NRC MD, Dr Kayode Opeifa, Commended for Tireless Supervision of Track Repairs After Kaduna Train Derailment
By Uloma Peace Okorie In the wake of the recent train derailment on the Abuja–Kaduna rail line, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has earned widespread commendation for his hands-on leadership in ensuring that the tracks are restored in record time. Since the unfortunate incident, Dr. Opeifa has been…
LG Commission Concludes Staff Verification, Targets Ghost Workers
By Edem Ekpo The Cross River State Local Government Service Commission, in collaboration with the Office of the Auditor-General for Local Governments, has concluded a comprehensive, state-wide verification of staff under the Unified Local Government System. Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Darlington Bassey Eyo, said the audit was aimed at cleansing the payroll of ghost…
SSDC Seeks EFCC Partnership to Bolster Transparency, Accountability
By Edem Ekpo The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has expressed its readiness to forge a strong partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance transparency and accountability in its operations. Managing Director of the SSDC, Ms. Usoro Akpabio, stated this on Thursday during a courtesy visit to EFCC Chairman, Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede,…
Cross River PDP Sets Up 20-Member Committee for State Congress
By Edem Ekpo The Cross River State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a 20-member committee to coordinate preparations for its forthcoming state congress. Chaired by former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Zana Akpagu, the committee has Chief (Barr.) Helen Bocco as Secretary. Other members include Prof. Walter Mboto, Prof….
Ebonyi Orders Arrest of Contractors Over Ring Road Fraud
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara The Ebonyi State Government has intensified its crackdown on irregularities in the multi-billion-naira Ring Road project, ordering the arrest of some contractors, consultants, and members of the State Projects Implementation Units (SPIU) over alleged conspiracy to defraud the state. The order was given by the Chairman of the Ring Road Steering Committee and…
Ebonyi Cracks Down on Fraudulent Ring Road Contractors
By Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara The Ebonyi State Government has ordered the arrest of some contractors, consultants, and members of the State Projects Implementation Units (SPIU) over alleged conspiracy to defraud the state in the ongoing Ring Road projects. Chairman of the Steering Committee and Commissioner for Works, Engr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam, issued the order during a…
Kebbi Nass Caucus Demands Arrest of Ex-Justice Minister Malami Over Public Peace Breach, Backs Governor Idris, President Tinubu’s Security Drive
By Sharon Akuboh Members of Kebbi State Caucus of the National Assembly on Friday called for the arrest and prosecution of the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General for the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami over the breach of public peace which occurred last week. Speaking on behalf of the Caucus during a press briefing…