Governor Fubara Inaugurates 23 Local Government Chairmen Amid Election Success
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State inaugurated 23 newly elected local government chairmen yesterday during a ceremony at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt. This swearing-in ceremony followed the grassroots elections conducted on Saturday by the Rivers State Independent National Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who chairs […]
Federal Ministry of Works Begins Emergency Repairs on Abuja-Kaduna Expressway
In response to the difficulties faced by commuters, the Federal Ministry of Works has initiated emergency repairs on damaged sections of the Abuja-Kaduna Dual Carriageway. The goal is to restore the road’s functionality and ease travel for road users. M.A. Ahmed, the Ministry’s Director of Information, confirmed that the contractor, Messrs H&M (Nig.) Ltd, began […]
Cholera Outbreak Claims 359 Lives Nationwide, Lagos Accounts for 43% of Cases
Cholera continues to wreak havoc across Nigeria, with 359 deaths reported in all 36 states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 10,837 cases, with children under five years old being the hardest hit. Children aged 5 to 14 are also significantly affected by the outbreak. Lagos State has emerged as […]
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Defends Senator Umahi Against Project Allocation Allegations
The Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has responded to claims made by Muhammad Jamil, also known as Jadda Garko, accusing the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, of unfair allocation of road and bridge projects across Nigeria. In a statement released by the Secretary General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze dismissed Jamil’s allegations as baseless and […]
SERAP Calls for Suspension of Federal Funds to States Lacking Credible Local Elections
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend federal allocations to states that have not held credible local government elections. In an open letter dated October 5, 2024, signed by Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP requested that the Minister of Finance withhold these funds, emphasizing that only democratically elected […]
IGP Orders Withdrawal of Police from Rivers State Local Governments
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has mandated the immediate withdrawal of police personnel from the 23 local government areas in Rivers State. This decision follows the sealing of local government secretariats in June due to tensions between Caretaker Committee Chairmen loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former local government chairmen associated with Nyesom […]
Governor Hochul Rejects Pension Bill for Specialized Police Officers Over Cost Concerns
For the fourth consecutive year, New York has denied a pension bill that would have affected over a thousand specialized police officers across the state. Governor Kathy Hochul rejected the legislation on Friday, citing concerns about its financial impact on the state. The bill sought to allow state forest rangers, park police, and university police […]
Former Cabinet Secretary Calls UK’s Top Civil Servant Role ‘Massively Underpaid,’ Urges Salary Increase
Former Cabinet Secretary Lord O’Donnell has described the position of the UK’s top civil servant as “massively underpaid.” Lord O’Donnell, who is helping recruit a replacement for the role after Simon Case stepped down due to health reasons, said the £200,000-a-year salary does not reflect the demands of the job. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s […]
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and Stepson Attacked in ‘Gang Assault’ on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his 20-year-old stepson were victims of a “gang assault” on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, according to authorities. The attack occurred around 8:35 p.m. on Friday near 96th Street and 2nd Avenue, following a “verbal altercation” with five suspects. The NYPD confirmed that the suspects had a previous interaction […]
EFCC Opposes Godwin Emefiele’s Request to Halt Property Forfeiture
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss an application by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, seeking to halt the forfeiture of properties and monies linked to him. On August 25, 2024, the court allowed the EFCC to temporarily seize $2.045 million, […]
