December 2024 – Page 293

Ebonyi Governor Suspends Commissioner Over Misconduct

03.12.2024

The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru has suspended Uchenna Igwe, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters indefinitely. Governor Nwifuru cited allegations of gross misconduct and dereliction of duty for his suspension. The announcement was made during a press briefing at the Government House in Abakaliki, indicating that the suspension is effective immediately. READ...

Okpebholo Gives 48-Hour Ultimatum For LG Financial Reports

03.12.2024

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has mandated all 18 Local Government council chairmen in the state to submit their financial statements within 48 hours. This directive, announced on Tuesday, requires the statements to cover the period from September 4, 2023, to the present and be submitted to the Assets Verification Committee through the office...

Mutfwang Reaffirms Commitment To Digital Transformation In Plateau

03.12.2024

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to digital transformation in the state. He made this known after inspecting facilities at Galaxy Backbone Limited, Abuja, a leading information and communication technology (ICT) service provider. Press Statement signed and issued by Governor Mutfwang Director of Press Dr. Gyang Bere said the...

Reps Urges Transport, Blue Economy Ministries To Probe Boat Accident Nationwide

03.12.2024

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives urged the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, and the Ministry of Transportation to conduct a thorough investigation into the recent boat accident in Nigeria. Hon. Unyime Idem who moved the motion expressed worry that the recent surge in boat accidents has raised concerns about the safety of Nigeria’s...

Police Nabs Suspect, Rescue Five Abducted Children In A’Ibom

03.12.2024

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has said that it rescued five children unhurt who were stolen by an unknown person from their parents in Mbiakpan Ikot Idim village, Obio Ibiono, in Ibiono Ibom LGA of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, disclosed this in a press briefing issued in Uyo, adding that...

Budget Ministry Trains FG MDAs On Strategic Plan Formulation

03.12.2024

Staff drawn from Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS) Departments from various federal Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) we’re on Monday trained on the formulation and development of sector strategic plans in Edo. The five-day capacity building workshop which began on December 2, was organised by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning Speaking during...

Eno Preaches Peace Unity, Declares Christmas Unplugged Season Two Open

03.12.2024

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has called on the citizens and residents to continue to maintain peace as they begin celebrations for this year’s Christmas season. Eno who spoke yesterday night at the Unity Park Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo, shortly before declaring open the Christmas Unplugged season 2.0, organised by the Ministry of...

Utsev Flags Off Free Medical Outreach In Benue

03.12.2024

…Solicits prayers for Tinubu, Akume to succeed in office Worried by the dwindling health situation of his people, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev has flagged off his Free Medical Outreach to address the health needs of his people in Gboko local government area where over 1,000 people benefitted. Speaking...

USAID Partners Ascend Studios To Launch Africa Creative Blueprint

03.12.2024

…Strengthens Nigeria’s Creative Industry The United States Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced its latest strategic partnership with Ascend Studios. A creative-industry organization providing capacity building, mentorship, social, educational, and economic empowerment to women and youth to propel Nigeria’s creative sector. This partnership will catalyze additional funding to strengthen Nigeria’s...

FG Proposes Holistic Approach To Address Humanitarian, Poverty-Related Issues In Nigeria

03.12.2024

The Minister of State Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Yusuf Tanko Sununu, has declared that the Ministry is set to provide a holistic approach to addressing Humanitarian and Poverty related issues in Nigeria. The Minister disclosed this during his courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Her Excellency, Josephine Piyo. The minister informed...