Category: News
-
A/Ibom SEC Approves N150bn Supplementary Budget For Gov Eno’s’ Arise Agenda’
From our Correspondent To ensure seamless implementation of the ‘Arise Agenda’, the blueprint of Governor Umo Eno’s administration in Akwa Ibom state, the State Executive Council, SEC, has given its nod to the N150 billion supplementary budget estimate for onward transmission to the House of Assembly for consideration and approval, it was learnt at the…
-
Governor Radda Salutes Vice President Shettima at 57, Describes VP as Progressive Nigerian
From Lateef Taiwo The Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has felicitated Vice President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 57th birthday anniversary. A statement by Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the spokesperson to Governor Radda, described the Vice President as a visionary leader, quintessential politician and intellectually-grounded technocrat, whose accomplishments in life are…
-
VP Shettima @ 57: A Rare Mentor
By: Professor Babagana Umara Zulum I once read a quotation attributed to Steven Spielberg which said: “The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” Now, in his unique style of mentorship, His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, liberally gave us…
-
DSS Arrests Kingsley Obiora, CBN Deputy Governor
From Lateef Taiwo The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Kingsley Obiora, deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in charge of economic policy. According to reports, his arrest followed allegations of financial mismanagement under Godwin Emefiele, suspended CBN governor. Reports said Obiora was being targeted as a principal witness against Emefiele,…
-
KASHIM SHETTIMA @57: THE UNSEEN HAND BEHIND THE WHEEL.
By: Inuwa Bwala Even in the face of the obscenities and incentives poured on him and his principal, Kashim Shettima maintained a dignified silence: always preaching peace and tolerance. Amidst spurious branding and mindless allegations, he always extends hands of fellowship to his traducers. Some people may wonder, what manner of man is Kashim Shettima.…
-
Commissioners Challenged To Uphold To Duties
From Lateef Taiwo The Sokoto State Governor Dr Ahmad Aliyu has urged the Commissioners in the State to wake up and face the challenges a head of their Ministries for the progress of the State. The Governor made the remarks while meeting with the Commissioners at a Maiden State Executive Council Meeting held at the…
-
Practical education panacea to Nigeria’s import dependence – Oborevwori
By our Correspondent Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, identified practical education and hands-on learning as panacea to nation’s over dependence on foreign goods. Oborevwori called for less emphasis on theoretical knowledge and emphasize more on practical knowledge, adding that an education system that teaches and empowers people to produce goods for local…
-
Army Uncovers illegal Crude Refineries In Delta Community As 16 Suspected Kidnappers Arrested
By our special Correspondent Troops of the three Battalion have uncovered an active illegal refining site in Enokora Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State It was gathered that the site Contained three cooking ovens and six reservoirs used for illegal oil refining while horrible Objects were also recovered within the area. But…
-
IPPIS: NUC, VCs Deny Bribery Allegation
….says they have confidence in parliament From Lateef Taiwo The Committee of Vice Chancellors of Federal Universities in Nigeria have refuted allegations made in some sections of the media that members of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee Investigating Job Racketeering and Mismanagement of the Integrated Personnel Payment Information System (IPPIS)in Ministry, Department and Agencies,…
-
Obaseki Donates 150 Motorcycles To Edo Vigilante Security Network To Boost Security In Remote Areas
——-as ALGON donates 18 sienna buses FROM Our Correspondent The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has donated 150 motorcycles to members of Edo State Security Vigilante Network (ESSVN) to boost their operations in ensuring security of lives and properties across the state. At the handing over of the motorcycles, in Government House, Benin City,…