The Kogi State Government has confirmed the rescue of 24 people out of approximately 200 passengers aboard the ill-fated boat that capsized on the River Niger on Friday. In a statement issued on Saturday, the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kinsley Fanwo, confirmed that the rescued victims are currently …
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No Strike in Oyo, Makinde Assures Citizens
By Olumide Olusegun Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reassured its citizens that there will be no strike in the state, despite the nationwide strike called by the national body set to begin on Monday. The governor stated this through the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun …
Read More »Ecosystem Restoration More Than Tree Planting – UI Don
Professor Adejoke Akinyele, Dean of the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources and Lead Facilitator of the University of Ibadan’s Pan-African Restoration Education Network, has emphasised that ecosystem restoration goes beyond just planting trees. According to her, it involves the comprehensive rebuilding of ecological, social, cultural, and economic systems to ensure …
Read More »Gov Okpebholo Approves 13th-Month Salary for Edo Workers
By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Edo State civil and public servants erupted in celebration as Governor Monday Okpebholo announced the approval of a 13th-month salary for workers. Additionally, the Governor reaffirmed his commitment to offering automatic employment to First-Class graduates of Edo origin from universities nationwide and abroad. This policy aims to …
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