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  Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has revealed plans of establishing an insurance policy that will help boast the moral of security operatives serving in the State. The Governor disclosed this when he paid a condolence visit to the Command on Tuesday, while expressing sadness over the murder of officers on duty by Unknown gunmen. "Government will not let you do this work alone, we will support and supply all logistics and requirement needed cause we want our people to sleep with their two eyes closed. We will bring up an insurance policy in the State for all police officers in the State which will benefit their relations, this is to boost their moral in service delivery". Uzodimma stated. While emphasizing that the Police is the last hope of the common man, according to the Governor, " if the police is challenged the entire nation will be challenged", as he thanked President Muhamadu Buhari for his support during the weeks of insecurity crisis in Imo Stat...

Adamawa State Governor, Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has described as breathtaking the new Asaba Specialist Hospital. Speaking at the Commissioning of the 220 bed Hospital on Tuesday, Governor Fintiri said the giant project equipped with State of the art facilities in the heart of the city will no doubt impact lives. He noted that Governor Okowa is changing narratives and driving home healthcare reform. Describing Governor Okowa as a visionary leader, Fintiri stated that the Delta State Governor is a leader with a vision for a greater Nigeria rekindling hope for the nation. Expressing gratitude for inviting him over to commission the gigantic health facility which is a bolt attempt to boost healthcare delivery in the State, noted that will also reduce medical tourism. He said "As a Doctor, Okowa knows better and if trusted with little resources given much will do more". He said. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri therefore reiterated the need for devolution of powers to allow State...

  The Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr David Nweze Umahi has congratulated the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya on his appointment as the 22nd COAS in the annals of the Nigerian Army (NA) history. He described him as a detribalized Nigerian and called for support for the NA. He made the remarks when he paid a courtesy call on the COAS at Army Headquarters Abuja, today 15 June 2021. The governor stated that the nation is passing through a challenging moment that requires stakeholders to maximally support the security agencies. He warned that Nigerians must desist from playing politics with the security of the Nation. He applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Major General Faruk Yahaya to lead the NA to greatness. He further stated that with the pedigree of the COAS whom he said is a detribalized Nigerian, a professional and an intelligent officer whose services are needed to secure the country at a time sponsors of hate speeches are unmin...

  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated former Lagos State Commissioner for Sports and Ex-President, Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) Wahid Enitan Oshodi on his election as Deputy President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, to felicitate with Oshodi, said the elevation of the ex-President of NTTF to continental level is well deserved. Oshodi was unanimously elected as the Deputy President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) at the recent virtual General Assembly of the continental body. Governor Sanwo-Olu in his message said Oshodi deserves the continental position, having contributed immensely to the growth and development of sports, especially the tennis federation at national and international levels. Sanwo-Olu also congratulated Egypt’s Khaled El-Salhy on his re-election for a third term in office as the President of ATTF,...

  Workers' strike: Engineer Sule convenes emergency meeting with commissioners, selected traditional rulers His Excellency, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, will meet with Honourable Commissioners and some selected traditional rulers, later today, with a view to settling the dispute with labour amicably. Engineer Sule disclosed this while delivering a speech at a two-day stakeholders regional peace building dialogue, holding at the Taal Conference Hotel, on Tuesday. While acknowledging that workers in the state have the right to protest over perceived grievances, the governor however warned that labour is overstepping its limits, by locking down government offices and preventing law abiding civil servants from carrying out their legitimate responsibilities. Details shortly....

  Twitter suspension: Lawyer sues Lai Mohammed, Malami as courts resume By Eniola Akinkuotu 15 June 2021 A human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong , has sued the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and the Federal Government for suspending social media platform, Twitter. In the originating motion marked FHC/L/CS/542/2021, Effiong is seeking nine reliefs including an order of perpetual injunction restraining the respondents from further suspending, deactivating or banning the operation and accessibility of Twitter or any other social media service in Nigeria. Effiong asked the court to declare as illegal the threat of criminal prosecution issued by Malami and Mohammed against Nigerians who ‘violate’ the suspension or ban of Twitter, despite the absence of any written law. The activist asked the court to declare that the act of the respondents in “suspending the operation and accessibility of Twitter in Nigeri...