Author: Friday Omosola

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has approved a financial bonus for all civil servants in the state, including local government employees, equal to their monthly PAYE obligation. The Press Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Babatunde Toyin Abdulrasheed, announced this in a statement on behalf of the Commissioner for Finance, Hauwa Nuru, on Monday. The Commissioner explained that this emergency support initiative would continue for a minimum of three months. “This bonus has been approved as a buffer to bridge the gap that the correct PAYE deduction may have wrought on the newly implemented minimum wage. It is meant…

Three members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the November 16 governorship election. Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He revealed that the trio joined the APC during Governor Aiyedatiwa’s campaign tour in Ikare Akoko and other communities on Saturday. According to the statement, Stephen Olemija, a former House of Representatives member for Akoko North East/North West Federal Constituency; Lekan Bada, former Chairman of Akoko North East and the PDP candidate in the recent House of…

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to adhering to specifications and ensuring the timely completion of forty water and simple smart toilet projects across various communities in the state. During visits to the communities benefiting from these recently approved rural water and sanitation initiatives, the Senior Special Assistant on Community Development to the Kwara State Governor, Lawal Olohungbebe, offered this reassurance. Among the communities visited were Idi-Ogede, Idi-Ose Aribidesi, Ganmo, and Osunte, spanning the Ilorin West, Ilorin South, Ifelodun, and Offa local government areas. Olohungbebe was welcomed at Idi-Ogede by the Magaji of Idi-Ogede, Alhaji AbdulRazaq AbdulKareem, along…

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reaffirmed the state government’s ban on using public school premises for social functions, warning that any school head who violates this directive will face severe penalties. In a statement posted on the government’s Facebook page on Sunday, the governor emphasised that the ban aims to preserve and protect public school facilities, ensuring they remain conducive to learning. Oyebanji lamented the damage inflicted on school facilities by individuals renting them for social events, such as burial ceremonies and wedding receptions. He cautioned that allowing this trend to continue unchecked could undermine the functionality of public…

Labour Party National Chairman Julius Abure has joined other global political leaders, at the invitation of the United States government, to observe the U.S. presidential election. This information was disclosed by Obiora Ifoh, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, in a statement. The stage is set for the November 5, 2024, election, with Vice President Kamala Harris, representing the Democratic Party, and former President Donald Trump, representing the Republican Party, locked in a close race to the finish. In a message shared on his verified Twitter handle, Abure announced, “I have just arrived in Washington, D.C., at the invitation of the…

The Gombe State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China18th Engineering, a global engineering firm known for major infrastructure and energy projects, to establish a 100-megawatt solar energy plant aimed at boosting the state’s energy self-sufficiency. In a statement, Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General of Press Affairs said the agreement followed recent discussions between Governor Muhammadu Yahaya and senior executives of China Railway 18th Bureau Group in China. The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Sanusi Pindiga, represented the state government, while Group Managing Director Wan Lian Yu signed on behalf of China18th Engineering. At the Government House where…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on Sunday expressed his gratitude to the citizens for their patience regarding the ongoing blackout in the state. Through a statement on his X page, he detailed the state government’s collaborative efforts with the Transmission Company of Nigeria to repair the vandalised towers in Ahoada. He noted that the prolonged darkness had accelerated the state’s commitment to completing its independent power plant project, which is nearing realization. Governor Diri said this during the state’s 13th annual thanksgiving ceremony held at the Ecumenical Centre in Igbogene, Yenagoa. He said: “My message was very clear- there are…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered an immediate increase in security around the Ola Iya Bridge to safeguard it from potential vandalism and reckless driving. The governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, clarified directive follows the spread of false alarms alleging deliberate sabotage of the bridge—a claim some interpret as a possible setup to blame the government. Governor Adeleke dispelled these rumours, emphasising that there was no orchestrated attack on the bridge as suggested by opposition groups. Instead, a trailer reportedly struck a section of the bridge, as confirmed by the police. Claims of a government-sponsored attack on the bridge are…

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has urged the Ebira community in Ondo State to support Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming November 16 election. Governor Ododo made this appeal on Saturday in Owo, where he addressed a gathering of Ebira indigenes. Speaking on behalf of the community, he emphasised their commitment to backing Governor Aiyedatiwa and affirmed their unified decision to vote for the APC candidate. He said: “We, the entire Ebira community across Ondo State, have resolved to support and vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the coming election in…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially inaugurated the National Flood, Erosion, Drought, and Desertification Management Council (NFEDDMC) to address Nigeria’s escalating environmental and climate challenges. The council’s mandate is to drive a cohesive national response to environmental crises, promoting interagency and regional collaboration for effective disaster management. During the inauguration at the Presidential Villa on Friday, Shettima emphasised the urgency of unified action against natural disasters, which have increasingly affected Nigeria. “This council will redefine disaster management by fostering collaboration across sectors, enabling resource-sharing and coordinated strategies for maximum impact,” Shettima stated. The establishment of NFEDDMC stems from recommendations in…