Security

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…

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…

Edo : Gov Okpebholo Suspends Consultancy Services

The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the immediate suspension of all consultancy services and related providers in the State’s public service. In a communication notice issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, “all financial transactions and related services with affected consultants and service providers are to be put…

NUJ FCT Elections: Only a Judge can give injunction not a Lawyer

The purported suspension of the NUJ FCT Council election processes is a calculated attempt by the embattled former NUJ Chairman Mand the FCT Council Chairman, Patrick, to subvert the democratic process. It is evident that their preferred tool in this plot is Emeka Nze, who has been pushed forward as a front to manipulate due…

Gov Yusuf, Deputy, Attend Turbanning of New Ciroman Kano

The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, attended the turbanning ceremony of DSP Aminu Lamido Sanusi as the new Ciroman Kano. The event was presided over by the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II, at the Kano Emir’s Palace on Friday. In a statement released by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin…

Afikpo Legislative Council backs the Relocation of Businesses in the LGA

By Sharon Akuboh Afikpo Legislative Council has given legislative backing to the relocation of some Business owners in Afikpo Local Government Area to a more convenient and spacious location. In their sitting on Thursday at the Council Hall, Afikpo the Hon Councilors unanimously gave their approval for the relocation of Artisans; Okirika, telecommunication, Building materials…

Kano : Gov Yusuf Swears in Hon Ghali Shitu as Chairman Kumbotso LGA

By Omagha Idam The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially sworn in Abdullahi Ghali Shitu as the duly elected Chairman of Kumbotso Local Government Council, marking the end of a long judicial process that previously delayed his inauguration. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Comrade Sanusi Bature…

Edo : We did not Sack Any Civil Servants

By Sharon Akuboh The statement issued by the factional chapter of the PDP in Edo is a joke taken too far. The PDP is yet to recover from the crushing defeat it suffered during the 21st September governorship election in Edo State. “We did not Sack Any Civil Servants, through Media Announcement, we only laid…