Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the release of the sum of one billion naira as gratuity to State pensioners. Similarly, the Governor has also approved payment of two months pension arrears to local government pensioners. This is coming barely a month after the Governor distributed a total N3.5 billion in gratuity cheques to retirees in the state, in a bold effort aimed at offsetting the backlog of outstanding gratuities. Additionally, Governor Oyebanji has also approved payment of two months outstanding subvention to Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti and one month outstanding subvention each to Ekiti State University Teaching…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Federal Government has approved a N75 billion loan scheme with a nine per cent interest rate for 75,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), across Nigeria. Scheduled for launch in 2025, this scheme aims to foster economic growth by targeting women and youth-owned enterprises, creating jobs, and stimulating local economies. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, highlighted the project’s goals at a town hall meeting in Abuja, noting its alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “This scheme is a concrete manifestation of Tinubu’s commitment to economic transformation. By focusing on MSMEs, which are the…
The Lagos Women Run which enters the 9th edition this year is generating so much passion with the event just about 48 hours away. The Teslim Balogun, venue of the ongoing Exhibition which started on Tuesday was a beehive of activities on Wednesday as the organisers of the programme had to contend with a huge number of enthusiasts who turned up for the EXPO. Coordinator of the programme, Tayo Popoola, said the officials are dealing with the huge number the very best way possible. “We are excited and many people are here but we are very cautious because there must…
From Chuks Collins, Awka The Labour Party (LP) has unambiguously acknowledged that move to uproot and upstage Prof Chukwuma Soludo as governor in the fast approaching 2025 governorship election in the state will not be an easy task. This was disclosed by the favourite aspirant of the LP for the coveted seat, Chief George Moghalu while playing host to the 21 Local Government Council Chairmen of the party in his Nnewi home. Chief Moghalu in his remarks at the consultation meeting with the party leaders commended them for honouring his invitation. According to him, “.. removing Prof Soludo in the…
At least four persons were killed and several houses set ablaze following a renewed cult war between rival groups in the North Bank area of Makurdi, the Benue State capital. A source stated that the victims were killed in different parts of the North Bank area during a violent clash between the Black Axe and Supreme Vikings confraternities on Sunday and Monday. The cult clash caused pandemonium in and around the North Bank area as residents and traders closed their shops and fled for safety. It was gathered that, for fear of reprisal attacks, many of the residents deserted the…
Bayelsa United technical adviser, Ladan Bosso, has been given a two-game ultimatum to secure his role. The Yenagoa club are currently sitting in a precarious position on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), table. The Restoration Boys are rooted in 18th position with 10 points from 10 games. Bayelsa United were held to a 1-1 draw in their last league game by nine-time champions, Enyimba on Sunday, 3 November, 2024 Bosso’s fate will now be decided by the club’s next two games against Rivers United and Katsina United. The club will be away to Rivers United in a South-South derby…
Former Super Eagles forward, Nwankwo Kanu, has endorsed Ademola Lookman to be crowned the next Africa’s best player, just as he also gave reasons why Atalanta of Italy mercurial forward deserved to bag the award. The 2024 CAF Awards will hold in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday, 16 December, 2024 Lookman is in the running for the prestigious award along with nine other players including his Super Eagles teammate, William Troost-Ekong. Former Super Eagles forward, Nwankwo Kanu, has endorsed Ademola Lookman to be crowned the next Africa’s best player. The 2024 CAF Awards will hold in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday, December 16. Lookman…
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has called on Nigerians to hold the Federal, State, and Local Governments accountable for improving the quality of healthcare and basic services. Pate made this statement on Wednesday, 6 November, 2024 in Abuja at the ongoing three-day Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint Annual Review, themed “It’s for All of Us: Accelerating Our Health Sector Reforms Together.” “For our citizens, in line with the President’s overall direction, we want you to hold us, as well as your state and local governments, accountable for providing improved quality healthcare services and basic services that we…
The Lagos State Command has confirmed that it confiscated the three dogs that allegedly killed a security guard, whose identity is yet unknown, in Pinnock Estate, Ilasan, Lekki area of the state. The police also confirmed the arrest of the owner of the fierce-looking dogs, Salisu Mustapha. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who made this disclosure in a statement issued on Wednesday, 6 November, 2024, said the dogs are in their custody and are receiving better treatment to avoid infringing on animal rights. “Following the unfortunate mauling of a security guard to death by three dogs in Pinnock Estate, Ilasan,…
Northern Economic Development Forum (NEDF) has allayed fears raised by Northern governors and backed the new tax reform policies initiated by President Bola Tinubu, saying the North will benefit from the reforms. The Northern Governors opposed the Tax Reform Bills and asked the National Assembly to reject it because it would be against the interest of the people of the Northern region. However, the northern-based development forum, which expressed optimism about the reform initiatives, said there is no cause for alarm as the proposed tax laws will help to enhance and modernise Nigeria’s tax landscape. Tinubu and the Federal Executive…