PDP challenges Okpebholo to disclose procurement procedure for ‘emergency’ overhead bridge
…says it’s a project meant to settle godfathers The Edo State’s chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has called on Senator Monday Okpebholo to make public the procurement procedure for the newly flagged off ‘emergency’ overhead bridge at Ramat Park, Benin City, noting that the flyover is a white elephant project to reward godfathers […]
Sokoto set to complete IPP, renovates history bureau, others at billions of naira
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Sokoto state government has approved an additional N950 million to enable the completion of the state Independent Power Plant with 35 mega watts generation capacity. The project which suffered set back for years without completion was initiated by then administration of Governor Aliyu Wamakko with a view to boost electricity […]
General Lagbaja: Rise, deities of vengeance
By Suyi Ayodele “Generally, any of my children or wives can have access to my grave site to pray and or seek spiritual assistance.” This is the last paragraph of the Will of the late grandfather of human rights activism in Nigeria, Chief Gani Fawehinmi. The Will was dated December 19, 2008. The late lawyer, […]
NSCDC Monitoring Team Ambushed by Boko Haram While Inspecting National Grid Installation
Kaduna, Nigeria – A monitoring team of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), tasked with inspecting the National Grid installation, was ambushed by Boko Haram militants on Monday, November 18, in the Farin-Kasa area of Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The attack occurred at approximately 3:40 PM as the team was crossing […]
Wike Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage For FCTA Staff
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has approved N70,000 new National Minimum Wage for staff of the FCT Administration. ALSO READ: CAF Names Top Five For Player Of The Year Award Wike’s approval was made public by the Acting Head of the Civil Service of FCT, Mrs. Grace Adayilo on Tuesday. […]
My Lord, Tell me Where to Keep your Bribe.
My Lord, Tell me Where to Keep your Bribe. A poem by Prof. Niyi Osundare. Do I drop it in your venerable chambers Or carry the heavy booty to your immaculate mansion Shall I bury it in the capacious water tank In your well laundered backyard Or will it breathe better in the septic tank […]
Minimum wage: Sokoto set to implement, directs NLC to submit proposal
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Sokoto state Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress has been directed by the State government to submit a proposal on the new minimum wage to effect implementation process accordingly. The directive was issued Monday night by the state Deputy Governor, Ahmed Idris Gobir shortly after a meeting held with labour […]
Don’t take credit for construction of Temboga Road, other projects, Edo PDP tells Governor-Select Okpebholo
The Edo State’s chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned Senator Monday Okpebholo, against taking credit for the construction of Temboga Road and other projects initiated and completed during the tenure of his predecessor, His Excellency, Mr. Governor Godwin Obaseki. In a statement, the Publicity Secretary of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, Chris […]
Sokoto Ruckus: VIEW, Hamdiyya Sidi Goofed
By Lewis Chukwuma Last week, a coalition of gender advocates, Voices for Inclusion and Equity (VIEW), like a mild hurricane, made a sudden landfall in Sokoto State cashing in on a well rehearesed script of the 18-year-old Hamdiyya Sidi, the alleged victim, who is the central character cast. In Nigeria it’s easy to be hoodwinked […]
Tax Justice Network, KADIRS Collaborate to Educate Taxpayers Through Radio Programs
Kaduna, Nigeria – November 11, 2024: The Tax Justice Network (TJN), with support from Christian Aid, facilitated a one-day planning meeting with the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) to strategize on educating taxpayers about ongoing reforms and improvements in the state’s revenue system. The meeting aimed to enhance public understanding of taxation and sustain […]