From States

Gov Lalong to pay N19bn gratuities before leaving office

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State says he will pay the N19bn gratuities the government owes retirees before he leaves office in 2023. Lalong made the promise on Saturday in Jos…

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Kogi warns against extortion of UTME candidates

Kogi State on Thursday, warned against the extortion of prospective candidates for the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) as they register for the exam. The Commissioner for Education, Science…

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Civil Defence corps marks International Day

…..in Bayelsa The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)  Bayelsa State Command, has reiterated its preparedness to collaborate with other stakeholders for disaster response operations. The State Commandant of NSCDC…

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Gov Sanwo-Olu promises more devt for Badagry

Following the outcry of the host communities over alleged neglect and delay of the Badagry Deep Seaport project, an idea that was birthed 10 years ago, Lagos State Governor, Mr.…

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Ex-Gov Obi blames insecurity on lack of value for education

 The former Anambra Governor, Mr Peter Obi has blamed the social vices and insecurity in the country on lack of value for education. Obi disclosed this during the maiden Education…

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FRSC identifies causes of reckless driving, road crashes

The Info Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, has identified reckless driving and impatience as major causes of road crashes in the state. The Ifo…

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Badagry communities protest land encroachment by Army

Residents of some communities in Badagry, Lagos, on Monday trooped out in their thousands to protest land encroachment by the Nigerian Army. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

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Police confirm attack at funeral of man killed by cultists

Police in Anambra State have confirmed Saturday’s violent attack at a funeral in Ebenebe community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra by suspected cultists. A source said that the…

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Good physical plan will boost Plateau’s economy – JMDB boss

The General Manager, Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB), Mr Kefas Yilrwang, has said that the execution of the city’s master plan will boost the economic fortunes of Plateau. Yilrwang, who…

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IBEDC: South West ‘ll experience prolonged power outage

The management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) says that the states under its franchise will experience prolonged power outage due to low weekly power allocation to its network by Transmission…

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