Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has taken on the role of commissioner for lands in the state. This decision was revealed during the inauguration of 24 newly appointed commissioners at the Government House in Owerri on Tuesday, April 30. The governor stated that his decision to appoint himself as the commissioner for lands…
The House of Representatives has instructed the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to pause the implementation of the recent increase in electricity tariffs for its Band A customers. Lawmakers made the decision during a plenary session on Tuesday, April 30, as reported by Channels TV. The resolution came after the adoption of a motion of…
The Federal Government has granted a significant salary increase ranging from 25% to 35% for civil servants across several consolidated salary structures. This enhancement applies to six remaining consolidated salary structures, namely the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), Consolidated Police Salary Structure (CONPOSS), Consolidated Para-military Salary…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has asserted his commitment to lead the state with dignity and resilience, affirming that he will not govern from a posture of submission or weakness. During a visit to the Ubima country home of former governor Sir Celestine Omehia in Ikwerre Local Government Area, alongside a delegation of…
The Ayangburen Palace in Ikorodu community has issued a warning to women, advising them to remain indoors during the upcoming traditional ‘Oro’ festival slated for May 16, 2024, both in the daytime and nighttime. According to a report by Punch, a letter issued by the Ayangburen Palace and signed by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba…
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s investment environment operates on the principle of ‘a willing-buyer and willing-seller’, which ensures seamless access to capital for investors both within and outside the country. The President gave the assurance on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during a meeting with the President and Chief Executive Officer of Samsung, Hong Namkoong,…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State officially commissioned the Naval Training Command Headquarters in a bid to tackle insecurity within Rivers and the Niger Delta region. The governor inaugurated the facility, located in Ebubu community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, announcing the relocation of the naval command headquarters from Lagos to Rivers. He…
A Kogi High Court in Lokoja issued an order on Friday, April 26, directing the Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, to appear before it on May 13. This order stems from a case of alleged contempt of court. Justice I.A. Jamil of High Court IV issued the order in response to Suit No:…
The funeral arrangement of late actor, Junior Pope has been released. Recall that the actor drowned on April 10 along with four crew members, while travelling by water for filmmaker Adanma Luke’s film “The Other Side of Life”. According to Junior Pope’s family, the actor will be buried on May 17th at his hometown in…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Jim Ovia, CFR, renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Mr. Ovia is the founder of one of Nigeria’s leading banks and a respected business leader, with a surfeit of efforts and benefaction towards nurturing and…
