September 27, 2020

Ekiti Govt Finally Resolves Obas’ Dispute Over LG Allocation

September 27, 2020 6:06 am

The Ekiti State Government has resolved the disagreement among traditional rulers in Moba Local Government over the sharing formula of the 5 percent allocation to the traditional institution in the council area.

The Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, who mediated and supervised the compromise reached among the 13 traditional rulers, urged them to see themselves as brothers and work in unity to foster development in their domains.

In the course of negotiations, the Deputy Governor helped the monarchs arrive at an acceptable adjustment after the parties had submitted their proposals for an acceptable sharing formula.

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We’re Back To The Days Of Ateke – Amaechi Laments On Rivers

September 27, 2020 4:50 am

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has lamented the recurring spate of insecurity and political intimidation in Rivers State.

Amaechi, a former Governor of the State expressed the concern during the funeral service of the late Justice Adolphus Godwin Karibi-Whyte at Saint Augustine’s Anglican Church, Abonnema, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.

While extolling the virtues of the Late Supreme Court Judge, Amaechi said fear has pervaded the state he bequeathed in 2015 but residents have failed to openly challenge the current administration.

Amaechi who was making reference to activities of Kidnappers and cultists stated that Rivers is heading …

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Attack On Governor Zulum A Sabotage – Buhari

September 27, 2020 4:49 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the ambush on the entourage of Umar Babagana Zulum, the Governor of Borno State as an orchestrated sabotage against the long planned return of displaced persons to their local communities.

Africa Daily News, New York reported earlier that the attack led to the death of security men and some operatives of Civilian-JTF.

This was the second attack on the Governor’s convoy by the Islamic terrorist group.

In a statement signed by Garba Shehu, the President’s Spokesman and made available to Africa Daily News, New York on Saturday, Buhari said the attack ‘was an orchestrated sabotage …