Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo said N5billion out of the N12.6 billion Paris Club debt refund will be used for the payment of pension arrears in the state. Okorocha will also spend N9billion for the payment of salaries, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sam Owuemeodo. The shortfall of N1.4billion will […]
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed corruption charges against a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, and his hotel, Spotless Investment Limited, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. It was learnt that the EFCC filed the charges before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Fayose is accused of receiving about N1.3bn […]
The Muslim community in Ekiti state on Thursday rejected the three major appointments made so far by Governor Kayode Fayemi, since he was sworn into office on Tuesday. State Coordinator of the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations, (NACOMYO), Mr Tajudeen Ahmed, registered the displeasure of the group at a media briefing, after a protest […]
A mild drama ensued outside the Tunde Idiagbon House, former head office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission when operatives of the EFCC attempted to bar a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, from accompanying former Governor Ayodele Fayose into the premises. Fani-Kayode, who obtained an LL.B from the School of Oriental and […]
Iheanacho Nwosu, Abuja Facts have emerged why the PDP governors and leaders in the Southeast are kicking against the choice of former governor of Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi as the party’s vice presidential candidate. The Atiku action has torn the South East chapter of the party apart. READ ALSO: Southeast PDP governors, leaders disown […]
I will rebuild burnt Fruit Garden Market – Gov. Wike …Assures victims of inferno of financial support ….As Barr. West calls on LG, state government to build more modern markets Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has promised to commence soonest, the rebuilding of the popular Fruit Garden Market gutted by fire, Thursday night. […]
By Anthony A. Kila | NNP | October 11, 2018 – Contrary to what a lot of people assume, the primaries, conventions and indeed all matters of internal affairs relating to the management of political parties are not just a family affair to be left to mere party members. It is the duty and interest […]
Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babtunde Fashola, has said that his ministry is not in any way frustrating Lagos State with respect to the reconstruction of the Lagos International Airport Road from Oshodi. Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode, had announced on Wednesday that the Federal Ministry of Works was frustrating […]
Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti The outgoing Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has threatened to leave the Peoples Democratic Party after the National Convention held on Saturday in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. The governor hinted our correspondent on Monday that he would renounce his “membership of the PDP anytime from now.” He added, “After consultations, I […]
The Edo Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has arrested 103 suspects for trafficking illicit drugs. Mr Peter Ogar, Head of Operations and Intelligence in the command, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Monday. Ogar said the suspects, comprised of 88 […]
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