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Acting commissioner appointed in Lagos_Femi Ehiabhi

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Ms. Abi Olusanya as acting Commissioner for Agriculture. Ms Olusanya was until this appointment the Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture. Her appointment takes immediate effect.

Governance

FG Declares June 12 Public Holiday_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12 as public holiday to mark Democracy Day celebration. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made this known on Monday in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah. Congratulating Nigerians home and abroad for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the… Continue reading FG Declares June 12 Public Holiday_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

God Has told Me I Will Be Governor of Edo State – Kenneth Imasuagbon

An aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo State governorship election, Kenneth Imasuagbon has said he is confident of winning the poll, claiming “God told me that.” He said this on Sunday during an appearance as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.According to him, God has told him he will become… Continue reading God Has told Me I Will Be Governor of Edo State – Kenneth Imasuagbon

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Delta State NMA to proceed on indefinite strike_Femi Ehiabhi

Medical Association, Delta State chapter, have been directed to proceed on an indefinite strike on Monday, June 8, to protest the kidnap of one of their colleagues by yet to be identified gunmen. The Delta State NMA is mobilizing its members to commence the phased withdrawal of service and peaceful protest walk today. It will… Continue reading Delta State NMA to proceed on indefinite strike_Femi Ehiabhi

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Permanent Secretaries: 41 invited for Exams_Femi Ehiabhi

The Office of the Head Of Service of the Federation has invited 41 senior civil servants, who have been shortlisted for the positions of permanent secretaries in the federal ministries, for the next round of examination. In a letter dated June 6, the director overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary, I.A. Mairiga, said the… Continue reading Permanent Secretaries: 41 invited for Exams_Femi Ehiabhi

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Churches And Mosques in Lagos Reopen in Two Weeks_Ada Nkong

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, said churches and mosques can reopen from June 19 and June 21, 2020. Sanwo-Olu made the announcement during a live broadcast while giving an update on COVID-19 situation report in the state, held in Lagos House, Marina.Details later

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Gov Umahi Orders Covid-19 Testing For Government Workers_Ada Nkong

Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, says all members of the State Executive Council should take the coronavirus (COVID-19) test. Thus was contained in a statement on Thursday signed by the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Uchenna Orji. The Governor also ordered all government officials, especially those working in the state’s Ministries of Finance and… Continue reading Gov Umahi Orders Covid-19 Testing For Government Workers_Ada Nkong

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Edo APC Primaries: APC not aware of Obasekis call for Indirect primaries_Femi Ehiabhi

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole on Monday said the party was not aware of Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki’s preference for indirect primary. He made this known after a closed-door meeting he held with seven members of the Progressive Governors Forum led by Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu. Oshiomhole said… Continue reading Edo APC Primaries: APC not aware of Obasekis call for Indirect primaries_Femi Ehiabhi

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Nationwide Curfew Moved to 10 PM, Banks to Reopen Fully_Ada Nkong

The nationwide curfewhas been reduced from 10pm to 4am. The National Coordinator of the PTF, Dr Sani Aliyu, announced this on Monday at the daily briefing of the task force in Abuja, the nation’s capital.According to him, “Effective from tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, the easing of the lockdown will be characterised by the following:… Continue reading Nationwide Curfew Moved to 10 PM, Banks to Reopen Fully_Ada Nkong