By Goodluck Ikiebe. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved N40,000 minimum wage for workers in the State from the former N30,000 to cushion the hardship being experienced by the workers, particularly the effects of rising food prices. Obaseki made the announcement at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in […]
Nigeria’s Electoral Commission Plans Membership Verification For Political Parties.
By Goodluck Ikiebe. Ahead of the primaries of political parties in Nigeria scheduled to end on June 3, 2022, the Independent National Electoral Commission says it will authenticate the membership registers submitted to it by the parties. It, however, warns that any political party that falsifies its figures or has […]
One of Nigeria’s Opposition Party, Allied Peoples Movement, Unfolds Plans Ahead of 2023 Elections.
By Goodluck Ikiebe. The Acting National Chairman, Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Mrs Rose D Gyar, has solicited for the cooperation of all party members as it prepares for its congresses ahead of 2023 elections. She craved for their indulgence as they work together to grow the party to enviable height. […]
Fugar Vigilante Squad in Edo State Expresses Readiness to Combat Crimes and Insecurity.
By Goodluck Ikiebe. The Fugar Vigilante Squad, FVS, in Etsako Central LG area of Edo State had expressed its readiness to secure the community in collaboration with other security agencies in the local government.Head of FVS, Mr Peter Omokpo Asama, who gave this commitment in an exclusive interview with GNN […]
Nigeria Air Force Boosts Strength With Additional Recruits and Branch Commissioned Officers.
By Goodluck Ikiebe. The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has witnessed a boost to its manpower strength with additional 1,549 recruits of Basic Military Training Course 42/2021 and 49 Branch Commission Officers of Course 1/2022. In his address at a colourful Passing out parade on Saturday in Kaduna, the Reviewing Officer, […]
Banigo,Mpigi,Nwaeke, Stewart make list of Cleared Rivers PDP aspirants for NASS, State Assembly primaries.
….as party releases results of screening .list enclosed The result of the screening of Peoples Depocratic Party( PDP) aspirants for the National Assembly and House of Assembly primaries in Rivers State has been released. Copies of the list sighted by our reporter indicates the clearance of some current lawmakers and […]
At 30 Years on Throne : Maigwari II, A Leader, Not A Ruler.
By Zubair Abdurra’uf Idris. This day, thirty years ago, Malam Zubair Jibrilu Abubakar ( MAIGWARI II) ascended the throne of Birnin-Gwari as the Seventy-Fourth Emir of Birnin-Gwari.The Technocrat, a Teacher and a versatile Islamic jurisprudence expert, was chosen by the Kingmakers to fill the vacuum left by his father, Late […]
RSG SACKS WASTE CONTRACTORS.
The Rivers State government hereby announces the termination of its contract with all private waste contractors effective from 29 April, 2022. The decision to terminate their contract with the Rivers State Management Agency (RIWAMA), stems from their inability to fulfill the contractual obligation to ensure cleaner and healthier environment for […]
Eid-El-Fitri : Nigeria’s Army Chief Felicitates With Troops, Charges Them To Remain Apolitical.
By Goodluck Ikiebe. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has felicitated with troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) on the occasion of the Eid-El-Fitr Celebration. Presenting his Goodwill message to personnel across all NA formations and units, the COAS specially recognized and appreciated their sacrifices and […]
FOC Western Naval Command Visits Nigerian Army Electrical And Mechanical Engineers Corps Headquarters, Solicits For Continuous Cooperation For Improved Mobility.
By Goodluck Ikiebe. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Yakubu Wambai, has visited the Corps Commander, Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, (NAEME) Major General Dickson Ehiorobo to solicit for continuos cooperation for improved mobility through repair and maintenance of vehicles and other equipment deployed in […]