peace in the state and back the State Government to continue to deliver democracy dividends to the great people of Kogi State. 10. To guarantee the full implementation of these measures, His Excellency, the Chief Servant of Kogi State, has directed the State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (Rtd), to work closely with all security agencies in the state to ensure strict enforcement. Security agencies have been placed on high alert and will take all necessary steps to prevent any breakdown of law and order. 11. The Kogi State Government urges all residents to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and…
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the Second Niger Bridge in Asaba, as part of Phase 2A. While the bridge itself was largely completed under former President Muhammadu Buhari, the final phase—linking it to key transport corridors—has been prioritized under President Bola Tinubu. The project aims to enhance connectivity between the South-South and South-East, improve trade and transportation efficiency, and ensure the bridge fully eases traffic congestion while supporting regional economic growth. Lagos-Ibadan Expressway The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project is divided into two phases to enhance connectivity and road infrastructure. Phase 1 includes Section 1 (43 km), built by Julius Berger, and Section…
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Sunday condemned the murder of 16 travellers in Edo State, describing it as a senseless act of violence that has no place in society. Akpabio also called on relevant authorities to conduct a proper investigation into the incident and bring the culprits to book to assuage the pain. The former Akwa Ibom State governor disclosed this in a condolence message released by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom. The remains of the hunters who were lynched by a mob were interred on Saturday in Uromi, Edo State.
commitment to constitutional rights, including the freedom of movement and lawful business operations for all Nigerians, regardless of their background. “The Edo State Government believes in the constitutionally guaranteed rights of citizens to move freely or engage in lawful business in any part of the country,” the statement emphasized. Additionally, the state government has reached out to the families of the victims, community leaders, and the Kano State Government, as most of the deceased were from Kano. The Edo State Government urged all parties involved to remain calm, assuring them that justice would be swift, transparent,…
added. It further called on the Federal Government to ensure that justice is served to the victims and their families to preserve peace, stability, and the peaceful coexistence of all Nigerians
Process,” he explained. According to Adanu, “Pursuant to the position of the law stated above, we urge you most respectfully to comply with the request of our client, within 24 hours from the date of receipt of this letter, failing which we shall take it that, your commission has deliberately chosen to undermine the fundamental right of our client to be served the Petition said to have been received by your commission. “We hope that your commission is not allowing itself to be used in sabotage not only of the fundamental right to fair hearing of our client,…
The immediate past Rivers State Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, yesterday gave what appears to be yet the most revealing insider’s account of some of the events that culminated in the March 18 suspension of Governor Siminilayi Fubara and the state Assembly for six months. Nwaeke, who claimed to have been an eyewitness to some of the actions taken by Fubara, spoke of how the suspended governor allegedly plotted the destruction of the State House of Assembly and economic sabotage to ensure the downfall of President Bola Tinubu. Nwaeke, in a video press conference and a statement,…
Godswill Akpabio She subsequently accused the Senate president of alleged sexual harassment. PUNCH Online reports that a petition for recall of a lawmaker shall be presented to the Chairman of the Commission by representatives of the petitioners, having notified the member sought to be recalled, in writing, of the receipt of the petition. According to INEC’s regulations and guidelines for a recall, such notification shall be delivered to his/her official address, and the presiding officer of the applicable legislature will be copied and published on the Commission’s website. Also, the commission will ascertain that the petition…
stakeholder value chain, so that way we do not just think that the government woke up on just these two policies. “There is a stakeholder forum that’s already set up for the industry. It’s called the Petroleum Industry Stakeholder Forum that is being headed by the Minister of Petroleum (Oil). And we believe that this decision should be presented to the stakeholders so we can all make input as to the pros and cons of any of these policies,” PETROAN president stated. The organisation also stated that, prices of products will continue to fluctuate, dictated by several…