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Governor Badaru Directs All Civil Servants To Resume Work

Governor Badaru Directs All Civil Servants To Resume Work

August 3, 2020 4:36 pm

Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has directed all civil servants to resume work effective tomorrow, 4th August, 2020.

The Governor gave the directive while briefing newsmen at the Government House in Dutse, the state capital.

Africa Daily News, New York had reported that the state government earlier directed civil servants from grade level 12 and above to resume work and to fully follow all the preventive measures in office.

But he said the latest decision followed the successes recorded in the fight against COVID-19 across the state so far.

Read Also: COVID-19: FG Sends Fresh Warning To Civil Servants

Badaru explained …

Obaseki’s Agents Mop Up Damning Newspapers In Benin

Obaseki’s Agents Mop Up Damning Newspapers In Benin

July 21, 2020 2:10 pm

Agents of the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, yesterday, mopped up major Newspapers that published an advertorial considered to be against the interest of the governor.

The advertorial signed by a prominent Benin businessman, Capt. Hosa Okunbo, allegedly exposed Governor Godwin Obaseki’s wrongdoings against himself, as well as revealed how the governor allegedly frustrated peace effort to resolve the crisis in the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) before he left the party.

Read Also: 35 Parties Endorsed Gov Obaseki In Exchange For ₦5m Each – APC

The mop up of the Newspapers, was said …

NY Governor Wants To See Sports Teams Return

NY Governor Wants To See Sports Teams Return

April 26, 2020 6:25 pm

The governor of New York raised the possibility Sunday of some major-league sports teams returning to the playing field or arena — only with no fans in the stands.

Governor Andrew Cuomo said he had spoken to several sports team owners — he did not name them, but New York’s teams include the iconic Yankees baseball team, as well as football, hockey and basketball clubs — and he speculated that for some it might make economic sense to play before empty stadiums.

Cuomo made the remarks during a daily briefing on the coronavirus in his state, the hardest hit in …

Uzodinma Fires Back At Wike - You're Too Garrulous

Uzodinma Fires Back At Wike: You’re Too Garrulous

March 19, 2020 6:08 am

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo has fired back at Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers, describing Wike as garrulous and a Mr. Know All.

The two neighbouring governors began throwing mud at each other over the sponsor of the aborted plot to remove Adams Oshiomhole as chairman of the All Progressives Congress.

Uzodinma first pointed fingers at Wike.

“Many of us, leaders of the party, are aware that those clamouring for the chairman’s removal are working with the PDP to destabilise the party,” Uzodinma told reporters on Saturday.

But in an interview at the Government House Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Wike …

Sylva Replies Diri - Stop Drama, Face Governance

Sylva Replies Diri: Stop Drama, Face Governance

March 14, 2020 11:16 am

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and former governor and leader of the APC in Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva has knocked Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State over a statement credited to him blaming him (Sylva) for the violence that swept through the state after the Supreme Court judgment that sacked Chief David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as governor-elect.

Diri had on Thursday during an inspection tour of properties destroyed during the violence blamed the utterances of the APC national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole and Sylva for the violence.

Sylva, however, in his reaction contained in …

BVN

BVN Requirement For New E-Passport Not Acceptable – Wike

February 19, 2020 3:49 am

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike said Nigeria has failed if her way to check corruption is by requesting Bank Verification Number (BVN) as a condition for obtaining the new e-passport.

Wike, who spoke on Tuesday at the roll-out of the enhanced international e-passport in Port Harcourt, said he was shocked when he was informed that his BVN will be needed to obtain an international passport.

He noted that the method would create problems for couples intending to travel with their families and urged NIS to revisit the requirement.

Wike said: “I was surprised when I was told to present …

Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle

Zamfara: Matawalle Threatens To Arrest Ex-Governor Yari

February 13, 2020 3:33 am

Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, the Executive Governor of Zamfara State has sent a red signal to his predecessor, Alhaji Abdul-Aziz Yari, to stop unnecessary comments against his personality or face possible arrest by his government.

The governor disclosed on Wednesday while receiving supporters of the All Progressives Congress, who defected to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in the state.

Matawalle explained that his predecessor had been making some utterances and criticisms against his person and administration just to give his government a bad image.

“I must let him know that presently, I am the landlord of Zamfara Government House and

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Ex-Governor Urge Politicians To Sheath Their Swords

January 26, 2020 1:14 pm
The former Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke has urged politicians and winners of Abi/Yakurr re-run election in Cross River to sheath their swords and give peace a chance.

Senator Imoke in a press statement issued by Mr Christian Ita, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ben Ayade also urged citizens to condemn and abhoer denigration.

“We must condemn and abhor the denigration and abuse of leaders and the perpetuation of divisive tendencies. Abi/Yakurr and indeed Cross River State, can only grow if we give our representatives the requisite support.

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Nobody Can Unseat Obaseki – Governor Umahi

January 24, 2020 2:40 pm

Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi on Friday assured Godwin Obaseki will be re-elected Governor of Edo state.

He said nothing will stop the Governor’s re-election because he has done well and deserves to continue in office.

Obaseki is a member of the All Progressive Congress(APC) while Umahi is a member of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Umahi was addressing Obaseki’s wife, Betsy and other Southern Governors’ Wife’s who were on a courtesy call to him in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State Capital.

The Governor’s Wives were in the state for the Southern Nigeria Governors’ Wifes’ Forum quarterly meeting.

Umahi said: …

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Boko Haram Set Yobe State Many Years Behind – Governor Buni

January 19, 2020 2:31 pm

Governor Mala Buni of Yobe state has said the challenges of the Boko Haram insurgency has set back the progress of the state many years, affected the people in many ways and had sapped the very scarce resources that the state would have used in more useful and more impactful ways to improve the living conditions of the people of the state.

Read Also: Can Igbos and Yorubas Form An Alliance Against The North

Governor Buni stated this, while swearing the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali and seven newly appointed permanent Secretaries at the Banquet Hall …

Justice Ekwo Summons CBN Governor, Emefiele, Over $53M

January 11, 2020 1:13 pm
Justice I. E. Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja has summoned the Central Bank Governor, Mr. Godwin I. Emefiele to appear before him.

Emefiele is summoned to answer questions on why he should not be committed to prison for defaulting in the payment of $53,000,000.00 (Fifty Three Million US Dollars) creditor balance.

Justice Ekwo issued the judgment summons to Emefiele in a case with Suit No FHC/ABJ/CS/1193/2017 instituted against Central Bank of Nigeria as Garnishee/Respondent, Linas International Limited and the Minister of Finance as Judgment Debtors Garnishees by Mr. Joe Agi Judgement as Creditor/Applicant on behalf of a team

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Governor Sule Speaks On APC Considering Buhari For 3rd Term

January 2, 2020 12:12 pm
The Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has disclosed why the All Progressives Congress, APC, never thought of presenting a third term agenda to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Sule stated that the APC was aware that Buhari will never accept such a move, hence the party never thought of a third term agenda.

Appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the governor said there are some people who belong to the school of thought that owing to his respect for the rule of law, Buhari will never accept to maneuver and change the constitution in order for him to remain in power.

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