Kano gov begins demolition of illegal structures
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, early on Saturday, began the demolition of structures allegedly built on public lands. The Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, confirmed the development in a statement to reporters saying Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf directed the immediate demolition of unlawful structures built on public property, in line with his […]
Ogun govt launches initiative to curb maternal death
As part of the Ogun State government’s commitment to improving maternal health, a document to reduce preventable death among women of childbearing age and victims of domestic violence has been launched. Speaking at the launch and dissemination of Ogun State Guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP), for legal indications and standard medical management of […]
Wike absent at PDP Bauchi retreat, fuels decampment rumour
The immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, was conspicuously absent at a one-day retreat for elected officials under the Peoples Democratic Party which is ongoing at the Banquet Hall, Government House in Bauchi State. Some of the dignitaries present at the retreat are: Governors of Adamawa – Umaru Fintiri; Bayelsa – Duoye Diri; […]
Wike absent at PDP Bauchi retreat, fuels defection rumour
The immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, was conspicuously absent at a one-day retreat for elected officials under the Peoples Democratic Party which is ongoing at the Banquet Hall, Government House in Bauchi State. Some of the dignitaries present at the retreat are: Governors of Adamawa – Umaru Fintiri; Bayelsa – Duoye Diri; […]
A’Ibom: Court sentences to death three women-kidnappers
The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced to death three women who kidnapped three children in Uyo and sold them off in Aba, Abia State for N1.1m. The convicts – one Enobong Nsikak Sunday, 38; Getrude Thompson Akpan, 48; and Mary Okon James, 49 years old, were sentenced to death by […]
Dokpesi a pathfinder – Bayelsa Gov Diri
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has described the death of Raymond Dokpesi – media entrepreneur and Founder of Daar Communication Plc – owner of Ray Power Radio and AIT, as a big loss to the Nigerian media industry and the country at large. Diri stated this in a condolence message to the family, […]
APC chieftain hails Tinubu over Gbajabiamila, Akume, other appointments
A member of the National Working Committee of All Progressives Congress, Tolu Bankole, has hailed President Bola Tinubu over the appointment of Femi Gbajabiamila and Senator Ibrahim Hadejia as Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff respectively. Bankole also lauded the appointment of former Minister of Special Duties, George Akume, as Secretary to the […]
Ortom congratulates Akume over SGF appointment
The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has congratulated Senator George Akume over his appointment as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation by President Bola Tinubu. Recall that Ortom in 2019 after Akume lost his bid to return to the senate boasted that he had retired Akume, his former leader from […]
Police can’t declare me wanted, says Auxiliary from hideout
The embattled Chairman of the disbanded Park Management System in Oyo State, Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxillary, on Saturday, told the state Police Command that it was wrong to declare him wanted. The PUNCH had reported that the Police said it raided Auxiliary’s hideout in Ibadan, the state capital, on Tuesday morning and found […]
Gunmen storm Abuja community, kidnap four targets
Armed men in the early hours of Saturday invaded the Mashafa area of Mpape in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The gunmen, our correspondent gathered, abducted no fewer than four residents during the operation that lasted about an hour. A resident who simply identified himself as Zack told our correspondent that the armed men came […]