Gov Yusuf Commends President Tinubu, Abba Bichi Over N47 Billion Wuju -Wuju Road in Kano
By Sharon AkubohGovernor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the Federal Government’s intervention on the famous Wuju-Wuju road project completion at the cost of ₦47 billion. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday.The Governor…
Omga007IPAC Urges Nwifuru to Sanction Defaulting Contractors, Commends Key Achievements in Ebonyi
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Ebonyi State has expressed concern over the abandonment of several government projects across the state, urging Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru to compel defaulting contractors to return to site or have their contracts terminated and public funds recovered. The State Chairman of IPAC, Comrade Nasir Ernest Nwaze…
Gov Otu’s Aide, Ebriku bags NUJ FCT Correspondents’ Chapel Leadership Award for Journalism Advocacy
In a ground event the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Correspondents’ Chapel ably led by Comrade Felix Ojo honoured Ebriku John Friday, Senior Special Assistant on Media Data Analytics to the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, with a Certificate of Commendation and Distinguished Leadership Award for Excellence in…
Concerned Northern Elders Forum Rejects NEF Position on FIRS, Back Tinubu’s Reforms
The Concerned Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has disowned and sharply criticised recent statements credited to the Northern Elders Forum over the activities of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), describing the position as a misrepresentation of the true aspirations of the North. In a press statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Dr Nasir Manguno,…
Media, CSOs Tasked On Budget Literacy, Tax Justice
By Joy Omagha Idam Still in a bid to enlighten Nigerians on the tax Policy, Media practitioners and Civil Society Organisations have been urged to deepen their engagement in budget literacy and tax justice to promote transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public finance system. The call was made by Tunde Salman of the Good Governance…
Nigeria to Strengthen Early Warning System Against Insecurity
By Joy Omagha Idam The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) system to address Nigeria’s peace and security challenges. Speaking at the Engagement Session on “Strengthening and Capacity Building of the National Early Warning Response Group (EWRG)”, Tuggar, who was…
NLC Accuses Tinubu Government of Prioritising Elections Over Security
Nkechinyere Ewa The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government of paying more attention to electoral ambitions than to the protection of lives and property, as insecurity continues to worsen across the country. The allegation was made on Wednesday in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, during a protest rally against…
Nwifuru Pledges Grassroots Talents Integration into Abakaliki FC
Nkechinyere Ewa Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has pledged that outstanding footballers discovered through grassroots competitions across the state will be integrated into the Abakaliki FC feeder team. The governor made the pledge during the flag-off ceremony of the FON Youth Movement Ebonyi North Constituency Football Competition, sponsored by Chief Chikadoli Ojemba, and held…