GOVERNOR AIYEDATIWA APPROVES N1.2B FOR PAYMENT OF BACKLOG OF PENSIONERS’ GRATUITY – Votes N320m monthly for pensioners’ benefits As part of efforts of the Ondo State Government to settle the backlog of gratuity of state retirees, the state Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the sum 1.2b naira to fully offset gratuity of 2014…
EFCC Invites suspended Minister, Betta Edu Barely less than an hour after the suspension of the minister for Humanitarian affairs Dr. Beta Edu was announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited her to its headquarters located in…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged his Rivers State counterpart, Siminalayi Fubara, to work for peace in order for his vision to develop the state to be actualised. Governor Diri stated this on Wednesday when Governor Fubara and a high-powered delegation visited him at his country home in Sampou, Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area….
No fewer than 25 countries have entered 2024, as at evening time in Nigeria. Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island, was the first place in the world to enter 2024. Below are names of other countries and states that are already in the new year 2024: New Zealand Australia’s major cities Sydney and Melbourne Japan…
Aiyedatiwa takes oath as Governor, hails Akeredolu’s legacy In a solemn and heartfelt moment, Honourable Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa was yesterday sworn in as the Governor of Ondo State following the untimely passing of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. He was sworn in by the Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olusegun Odusola. Expressing deep condolence during the…
The Chief Imam of Akure, Sheikh AbdulHakeem Yayi Akorede, has described the passage of the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as a big loss to Ondo State, Southwest and the nation as a whole. A release from the office of the Chief Imam, expressed sadness at the news of the death of Arakunrin Akeredolu,…
The Governor of Ondo State Rotimi Akeredolu is dead, media sources within Ondo State and government circle confirmed to our reporter on phone that the Governor died early Wednesday morning in Lagos. Source from SaharaReporters learnt that he was managed by State House doctors up to his death because they could not fly him abroad….
As yuletide period approaches with its attendant pomp and ceremony, Dr Barrister Olumuyiwa Adu who is popularly known as CUBANA has begun the distribution of trailer loads of rice, turkeys, chickens and cash to the vulnerable. The cheery news was contained in a statement by ADU MEDIA COUNCIL and made available to Ebony Herald International…
It was a long role call of dignitaries as the members of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic alumni, Abuja Chapter converged on the popular International Conference Center, ICC, Aso Hall, to celebrate the 2023 end of year party and the inauguration of Roland Adesina Development Foundation on Saturday. During his opening address, Chairman of RUGIPO alumni, Abuja…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received an official notification from the Rivers State House of Assembly requesting the conduct of fresh elections in 25 state constituencies in Rivers State. This was sequel to the declaration of the seats of 25 lawmakers vacant in their constituencies by members of the Rivers State House of…
