Month: January 2020

EFCC Port Harcourt Zonal Office gets New Head

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Usman Imam, an Assistant Commissioner of Police has been appointed as the new Zonal Head for the Port Harcourt Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Usman appointment followed the redeployment of the former Head of the Zone, Abdulrasheed Bawa who has been moved to the EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja. Imam, former Head of the Enugu Zone of the EFCC, hail from Taraba State. A thoroughbred Police Officer, he joined the Nigeria Police Force in 2000 after obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from the University of…

No worker in Oyo State ‘ll earn below N30,000 minimum wage— Gov Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Wednesday that no staff in the State’s workforce would earn below the N30,000 national minimum wage. He stated that once the Committee set up by his government to look into the modalities for the implementation of the wage completes its assignment, the Government will stand side by side with the workers to implement the decision. The Governor noted that he was looking forward to a decision that would be agreeable to the civil servants as well as affordable and sustainable for the…

Gov Sani Bello reacts to Supreme Court Judgement ,says it is will of God, reaffirmation of people’s mandate

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Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has described his landmark victory at the Supreme Court today as the will of God and reaffirmation of the people’s mandate. Governor Sani Bello stated this shortly after the judgement made by the supreme court in Abuja , which he said would enable his administration focus on meeting its mandate to Nigerlites. He reiterated that the present administration operates an all inclusive government which allowed everyone to make contributions towards the development of Niger State. He then called on everyone to join hands towards…

Buhari overrules Power Minister, reverses suspension of Rural Electrification Agency head

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President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the reversal of the suspension of the immediate past Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency, Damilola Ogunbiyi. Mr Buhari ordered the reversal of the suspension on Tuesday, in clear overrule of an earlier directive given by the Minister of Power, Sale Mamman. Last December, Mr Mamman suspended Mrs Ogunbiyi over perceived “infractions” and poor performance in the agency. Mrs Ogunbiyi has since joined the United Nations. Background PREMIUM TIMES reported how two key agencies under the power ministry have been dogged by controversies in the…

Osun Education stakeholders commend reopening of Baptist Govt High school, Oshogbo

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The Governor, State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the re-opening of Baptist Government High School, Gbodofon, Osogbo. In a press statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Hon. Folorunsho Oladoyin disclosed that the decision to reopen the school was followed by appeals from stakeholders and leaders of thoughts who were convinced that the students have learnt their lessons and have shown remorse over the unruly behaviour that led to the closure of the school last year. While addressing the teachers of the school, the Coordinating Director Osun central…

Gov Lalong greets Pauline Tallen at 61

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Plateau State Governor , Simon Bako Lalong has felicitated with the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Dame Pauline Tallen who clocked 61. Governor Lalong in a message congratulated the former Deputy Governor of the state for attaining the age of 61 and contributing immensely to humanity. “Dame Tallen’s achievements over the years are enormous and characterized by selfless service, dedication and determination to impact positively on others while carrying out every assignment with diligence and excellence” the Governor added. Lalong thanked Dame Tallen for making impactful contributions to…

2020 : DG NYSC seeks more commitment from staff

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The Director – General NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has appealed to staff of the Scheme to rededicate themselves to duty and avoid all forms of negative behaviour that can bring their image, as well as that of the Scheme to disrepute.   He made this call today at his first meeting of the year with members of staff at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters, Abuja.   Ibrahim charged all hands to remain on deck, and personal interests subordinated to the collective interest of the Scheme.   The NYSC boss,…

Niger Govt advocates fresh, holistic approach to end banditry attacks in Nigeria

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Niger State Government has called for a fresh, holistic approach to be introduced by the security agencies in tackling the banditry attack that has resurfaced in the state. The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, Mrs. Mary Noel Berje made this known in a press release made available to pressmen. Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has described the recent attack on some communities in Munya Local Government area of the state that left four soldiers dead, as sad and unfortunate.   He said the state government will continue …

Soleimani Killing: NSCIA Warns Muslim Youth Against Protest

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) on Monday appealed to Muslim youths in the country for exercise restraint over the death of top Iranian military commander, Qassem Soleimani, in Iraq. In a statement issued in Abuja by Head of Media of the council, Ibrahim Aselemi, the body appealed to the youth not to allow their emotions becloud their judgment to ensure peace at all times. NSCIA said the issue between the U.S. and Iran can only be resolved through diplomatic dialogue. “The attention of NSCIA has been drawn…

Armed Forces Emblem Launch: Be patriotic, embrace peace, Gov Oyetola charges Nigerians ….As Nigerian Legion Commends Governor

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Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has charged Nigerians to be patriotic and eschew anything capable of undermining the peaceful coexistence, national integration and territorial integrity of the country. He implored the citizens to eschew their differences and embrace the shared values, beliefs that define our corporate existence as a nation.   Governor Oyetola spoke on Tuesday at the official launch of the Year 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration Emblem and Appeal Fund, held at Government House, Osogbo. Governor Oyetola further said that keeping Nigeria as one indissoluble and indivisible entity remains…