After the resignation of Professor Joseph Alkali as the Secretary to the Benue State Government (SSG), Governor Hyacinth Alia has appointed Barrister Aber Serumun as the new SSG. Notably, Aber is the first woman to hold this position in the state’s history. The announcement was made in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, who explained that Prof. Alkali resigned on Monday, citing personal challenges that require his attention. Governor Alia accepted Alkali’s resignation with appreciation for his year and three months of service under his administration. The governor extended his best wishes, expressing hope that God grants…
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Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday, September 11, announced significant progress on the state’s financial and labor initiatives. Speaking from the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Abiodun revealed that the 2024 state budget, amounting to N703 billion, has already seen an impressive 80 percent execution by September. This achievement sets a promising trajectory for the state’s 2025 budget, which is projected to reach one trillion Naira. During his address, Abiodun also highlighted his administration’s commitment to implementing the new minimum wage. He acknowledged the crucial role that workers have played in the state’s rapid economic growth and reassured organized…
The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) on Wednesday, September 11, announced a significant initiative to upgrade the infrastructure of 50 senior secondary schools across Nigeria. This announcement was made by Dr. Iyela Ajayi, the Commission’s Executive Secretary, during a groundbreaking ceremony held at one of the selected schools in Koton Karfe, Kogi State. Dr. Ajayi explained that a thorough NEEDS assessment had been conducted for these schools, in line with a directive from President Bola Tinubu aimed at enhancing educational infrastructure. He detailed that the first phase of this initiative, which includes the upgrade of 50 schools, is estimated…
A powerful 5.8 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, September 11, struck Pakistan. The tremors from this seismic event reached as far as New Delhi, India, where residents took to social media to share images of swaying fans and shifting wall hangings. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 kilometers, about 130 kilometers south of Dera Ismail Khan in Pakistan. Thankfully, there have been no reports of damage or casualties in Pakistan, Afghanistan, or India. This earthquake marks the second instance of mild tremors affecting Delhi in the past two weeks. A similar 5.7 magnitude earthquake had previously occurred on August…
The Lagos State Special Offenses Court in Ikeja on Tuesday, September 10, sentenced American businessman Marco Antonio Ramirez to 74 years in prison for defrauding victims out of $1.2 million through an EB-5 visa scam, as well as an additional $368,698.24 in related fraud. Ramirez was found guilty on multiple consolidated charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court determined that the prosecution had successfully established Ramirez’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. For the first set of charges, Ramirez received eight-year sentences for counts one through six, and ten-year sentences for counts seven and eight. On the…
The Federal Government has firmly rejected accusations of human rights abuses in light of the recent arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero by the Department of State Services (DSS). Ajaero was detained for several hours on Monday, September 9, before being released. His arrest prompted several organizations, including the Trade Union Congress (TUC), to accuse the Federal Government of targeting the labor leader. In response, Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, issued a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, September 10, refuting the allegations. “The Trade Union Congress in the United Kingdom…
Nigeria’s first-ever domestic bond denominated in foreign currency has successfully garnered $900 million in subscriptions, marking a notable achievement in the country’s financial market. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, shared the outcome of this significant bond issuance on Tuesday, September 10. Edun noted that the oversubscription is a strong testament to investor confidence in the country’s economic stability and future growth. He underscored that the successful introduction of the domestic dollar bond is a crucial part of the government’s plan to foster economic growth and boost financial inclusion. He further highlighted that this…
President Bola Tinubu is set to travel from London, United Kingdom, to New York, United States, to attend the United Nations General Assembly on September 22 and 23, where global leaders will discuss issues including global peace. President Tinubu has been abroad since August 29, initially traveling from Abuja to China. During his visit to China, he met with President Xi Jinping and signed multiple agreements focused on economic growth, infrastructure, and other developmental partnerships. Following his engagements in China, President Tinubu proceeded to the UK on September 6, where he has remained since. Before departing China, he addressed the…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, announced on Tuesday, September 10, a disbursement of N310 million to youths across the state’s 31 local government areas, rewarding them for not participating in the recent nationwide hunger protest. Each local government area is set to receive N10 million, as promised by Governor Eno during a prior stakeholders’ meeting where he pledged compensation if the youths abstained from the protest. Speaking at the Uyo Township Stadium, Governor Eno reiterated his commitment to honoring this promise and highlighted that the funds are to be distributed inclusively across political lines. He said, “The leadership…
Southwest governors, both past and present, have committed over N266 billion to airport construction projects, despite many existing airports in the region being financially unviable. Experts caution that these initiatives are often politically motivated rather than economically justified, leading to abandoned or underutilized facilities that pose ongoing challenges for successive administrations. Each of the six Southwest states—Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti—has invested significantly in airport projects. While the Federal Government manages the airports in Ondo and Oyo, state governments are responsible for the remaining projects, many of which remain unfinished. Among them, only Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed Airport stands…